Adobe Photoshop Training Course Beginners

Understanding Adobe Photoshop in the Workplace

• What Is Adobe Photoshop Learn how Photoshop is used for image editing, marketing materials, social media content, websites and printed publications
• Exploring the Workspace Navigate the Photoshop interface, panels, tools and menus with confidence
• Customising Your Workspace Configure Photoshop for different types of projects and personal working preferences
• Multi-Screen Working Set up and save workspace layouts for single and multiple monitor environments
• Efficient Workflows Learn practical ways to work faster and stay organised when editing images

Preparing and Managing Digital Images

• Image File Formats Understand when to use PSD, JPEG, PNG, PDF and other common file formats
• Raster vs Vector Graphics Learn the differences between pixel-based and scalable graphics
• Importing Images Bring images into Photoshop from phones, cameras, cloud storage and other sources
• Image Resolution Understand how resolution affects image quality for screen and print
• Cropping and Resizing Prepare images for websites, social media, presentations and printed materials

Selecting Subjects and Removing Backgrounds

• Lasso Tool Create freehand selections around objects and areas that need editing
• Magic Wand Tool Select areas of similar colour and tone with a single click
• Quick Selection Tool Speed up common selection tasks by painting over the area you want to select
• Object Selection Tool Automatically detect and select people, products and objects within an image
• Refining Selections Improve selection edges for cleaner and more professional results
• Background Removal Remove unwanted backgrounds and isolate subjects for marketing and promotional projects

Working with Layers and Non-Destructive Editing

• Creating Layers Build flexible designs using separate editable elements
• Managing Layers Organise, rename, group and arrange layers efficiently
• Background Layers Understand the role of locked and editable image layers
• Adjustment Layers Apply colour and lighting corrections without permanently altering the original image
• Layer Opacity and Blending Control how layers interact and combine within a design
• Non-Destructive Editing Make changes that can be modified or removed later

Improving Photo Quality and Correcting Images

• Image Repair Tools Remove dust marks, blemishes and unwanted distractions from photographs
• Brightness and Contrast Improve image visibility and overall appearance
• Colour Correction Adjust colours to create natural and professional-looking results
• Colour Management Understand how colours are displayed and reproduced across different devices
• Photo Enhancement Techniques Improve image quality for marketing, websites and business documents

Enhancing Images with Camera Raw

• Camera Raw Workspace Explore Adobe's powerful photo enhancement environment
• Exposure Adjustments Correct images that are too dark or too bright
• White Balance Controls Fix colour casts and improve colour accuracy
• Shadow and Highlight Recovery Recover hidden detail from difficult photographs
• Clarity and Sharpness Improve image detail and overall visual impact
• Non-Destructive Photo Editing Apply professional adjustments while preserving the original image

Using Adobe Firefly AI Features in Photoshop

• Generative Fill Add, remove or replace image content using simple text prompts
• Generative Expand Extend image backgrounds and create additional canvas space
• AI-Assisted Editing Learn where AI tools can accelerate common image editing tasks
• Prompt Writing Fundamentals Create clear prompts that generate more accurate and predictable results
• Describing Subjects and Styles Specify lighting, composition, colours and artistic styles more effectively
• Combining AI and Traditional Editing Refine AI-generated content using standard Photoshop tools
• Maintaining Brand Consistency Produce AI-assisted images that remain aligned with business requirements

Adding Text and Design Elements

• Working with Text Add and format headings, captions and marketing messages
• Text Formatting Adjust fonts, sizes, colours and alignment for professional designs
• Shapes and Graphics Add simple design elements to enhance visual communication
• Combining Text and Images Create promotional graphics suitable for print and digital use

Exporting Images for Websites, Social Media and Print

• Saving Photoshop Projects Preserve editable files for future updates
• Exporting for the Web Create optimised images for websites and online platforms
• Preparing Social Media Graphics Export images suitable for common social media formats
• Preparing Files for Print Understand key considerations when creating print-ready artwork
• Sharing with Other Applications Export images for use in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Choosing the Right File Format Select the most appropriate output format for each project