Adobe Photoshop Introduction

Ready to unlock the secrets of digital image magic? Welcome to our “Adobe Photoshop Introduction” course, where we’ll transform those mysterious layers and tools into your creative allies!

Ever looked at a stunning photo and wondered “How did they make it look so good?” or found yourself lost in a maze of adjustment panels? Don’t worry – we’re about to turn that confusion into confidence!

We’ll take you from “what’s a layer?” to “watch what I can do!” Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s been clicking around Photoshop hoping for the best, this course is your gateway to image editing mastery. You’ll learn everything from basic photo corrections to professional retouching techniques (yes, those vacation photos can be saved!). With our small class sizes and hands-on approach, you’ll be editing like a pro faster than you can say “pixel perfect”!

Adobe Photoshop Introduction

Welcome to the “Adobe Photoshop Introduction” course, a comprehensive beginner’s workshop that demystifies essential tools and techniques, taking you from complete novice to confident user as you master fundamental skills like layer management, photo correction, and professional retouching. Through hands on training in small class sizes, you’ll transform your understanding of digital image editing, enabling you to enhance photos and create polished visual content with professional precision.

What You'll Get With This Course

Live Instructor-Led Training

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FREE Repeat Option

Retake within 6 months at no cost

Small Classes

No more than 6 people per class

Comprehensive Materials

PDF manual and training files included!

eCertificate of Completion

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Lifetime Support

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Adobe Photoshop Introduction Course Content

Photoshop User Interface

  • Setting Up User Preferences
  • Identify User Interface Elements
  • Displaying, Hiding & Docking Panels
  • Selecting and Creating Workspaces
  • Navigate and Zooming

Digital Image Basics

  • Creating New Documents
  • Understanding Resolution, Dimensions and File Size
  • Cropping and Rotating Artwork
  • Creating Panorama images
  • Changing Image Size
  • Making colour mode conversions

Introduction to Layers

  • The Layers Panel
  • Creating Layers
  • Selecting Layers
  • Moving Objects on Layers
  • Changing a Layer’s Opacity

Creating Selections

  • Selection Tool Options
  • The Marquee Tools
  • The Lasso Tools
  • The Magic Wand Tool
  • The Quick Selection Tool
  • Feathering a Selection

Working with Colours

  • Understanding Colours
  • Foreground and Background Colours
  • Mixing Colours
  • The Paint Brush tools
  • Working with Brush settings
  • Eyedropper Tool

Correcting an Image

  • Dealing with Adjustment Layers
  • Understanding Image Histograms
  • Using Levels
  • Adjusting Colour Balance
  • Editing Hue and Saturation
  • Using Exposure and Vibrance
  • Using Photo Filter

Retouching Techniques

  • The Clone Stamp Tool
  • The Spot Healing Brush Tool
  • The Healing Brush Tool
  • The Patch Tool

Saving and Exporting Images

  • Saving Photoshop Files
  • Photoshop Export Options
  • Save for Web
  • Image Compression and Optimisation

*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Prior Knowledge

This course assumes no prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. It is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn how to edit photos and work with digital images using industry standard tools.

Required Software

You will need Adobe Photoshop (part of Adobe Creative Cloud) installed on your computer to participate in this course. Please ensure you have the latest version installed through your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Course Materials

All necessary exercise files will be provided during the training session. You don’t need to prepare any materials beforehand.

Note About Different Versions

While this course primarily uses the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, the core principles and skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version available through Creative Cloud.
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Why Bring Your Own Laptop?

Training is most effective when you’re working in a familiar environment. By bringing your own laptop to our training sessions, you’ll maximise your learning experience in several important ways.

Personal Comfort and Efficiency

Working on your own laptop means you’ll be instantly familiar with your keyboard layout and system preferences. No need to spend 20 minutes figuring out why the volume button is launching the calculator instead. This familiarity allows you to focus entirely on learning new skills rather than wondering why someone set the desktop background to dancing hamsters.

Access to Your Complete Work Environment

Your laptop comes with your personal setup of applications, customised settings, and existing files. Think of it as bringing your digital home with you, minus the dirty dishes in the sink. This means you can immediately apply what you learn to your real work documents and seamlessly integrate new skills into your daily workflow.

Practical Setup

During the training, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds, your personal laptop connected to our professional training setup. Each workspace is equipped with a 27-inch monitor (perfect for those who squint at their phones even with reading glasses), full-size USB-A keyboard, and USB-A mouse.

Software Accessibility

With your own laptop, you’ll have immediate access to your licensed software and saved preferences. This is particularly important for applications where having your existing login credentials readily available ensures a smooth training experience. No need to remember that complex password you created after your third coffee of the day.

Don’t Have A Laptop?

Bring Your Enthusiasm!

We provide the coffee and biscuits, but your enthusiasm is the one program we can’t install for you. Don’t worry, our trainers are experts at generating enough energy to power a small city!
Brendon Farrell Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Brendon Farrell

Co-Founder / Facilitator

From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.

As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.

Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.

Mark Finney Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Mark Finney

Co-Founder / Facilitator

With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.

Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.

When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.

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