Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Adobe Photoshop Introduction
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready for your team to unlock the secrets of digital image magic? Welcome to our “Adobe Photoshop Introduction” course, where those mysterious layers and tools will become your staff’s creative allies!
Ever looked at a stunning photo and wondered, “How did they make it look so good?” or seen colleagues lost in a maze of adjustment panels? Don’t worry, we’re about to turn that confusion into team-wide confidence!
We’ll take your group from “what’s a layer?” to “watch what we can do!” Whether they’re complete beginners or have been clicking around Photoshop hoping for the best, this course is their gateway to image editing mastery. From basic photo corrections to professional retouching techniques (yes, those workplace headshots can be saved!), your team will be editing like pros faster than you can say “pixel perfect”!
What You'll Get With This Course
Live Instructor-Led Training
Highly experienced and approachable trainers
Comprehensive Materials
eCertificate of Completion
Proudly recognise your achievement
Lifetime Support
Expert help, always within reach
Participants will feel confident editing images, creating graphics, and applying effects using Photoshop’s core tools and workflows.
Skill Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CPD Hours: 6hrs
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.
Want to run this course for your staff?
Standard course ready to go — customisation available if your team needs it.
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FAQ's
Where can this Adobe Photoshop Introduction training be delivered?
We can run Photoshop training onsite at your workplace, live online with a trainer, or in a hybrid model. Each option allows staff to get practical, hands-on experience with guidance at every step.
How many staff can attend an Adobe Photoshop Introduction training session?
The course is designed for small to medium groups so that everyone has the chance to practise and get feedback. We’ll suggest an ideal group size but are happy to adapt to your team’s situation.
Can we schedule the Adobe Photoshop Introduction training at a time that suits us?
Yes, we’ll deliver the training at times that fit your organisation. Options include a full-day workshop, or shorter sessions spread out for convenience.
What will my team be able to do after the Adobe Photoshop Introduction course?
Participants will know how to work with layers, adjust images, and use essential tools such as cropping, retouching, and colour correction. They’ll also learn how to save files in formats suitable for print or web. These are the building blocks needed to begin using Photoshop with confidence.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop?
No, this is an introductory course designed for beginners. We’ll start from the basics so even first-time users feel comfortable.
Can the Adobe Photoshop Introduction training content be customised to our needs?
Yes, we can adapt the course to focus on the type of images your organisation works with. For example, marketing teams may prefer exercises with photos used in campaigns, while admin teams may want to focus on document graphics.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, participants receive a digital certificate on completion. This provides recognition of their new skills and can be shared internally or externally.
Do you provide support after the Adobe Photoshop Introduction training?
Yes, lifetime support is included. If staff have questions later, they can contact us for guidance.
Get your team members to try our short, anonymous Adobe Photoshop Introduction skills test. You’ll discover your true proficiency level in minutes, no registration required
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 exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.
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.
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.