Photoshop CC Basics Accelerated course
In this accelerated course you learn the basics of Photoshop CC: correcting photos, working with layers, selections, masks and text. Book and exercise files included.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
- Quickly at home with all the Photoshop essentials
- Practical tips and tricks for immediate results
- Tailored thanks to the Open Learning format
- Book and practice files as a reference work
- Suitable for PC and Mac users
Your trainer: Mike 1,099 evaluations in total, averaging 8.6. View the trainers
Through the Open Learning format you work on the most commonly used techniques in Photoshop CC. You learn to correct photos, work with layers and masks and create compositions. A quick, practical route to professional image editing.
Description
Photoshop is the most widely used program for digital photo editing, both for print and desktop publishing and for the web. In this accelerated course you become familiar with the most commonly used techniques and operations from everyday practice.
You work on a carefully compiled selection of topics, including correcting and enhancing photos, working with selections, layers and masks, and creating advanced compositions. You learn the right workflow and pick up indispensable tips and tricks.
The course is taught using the Open Learning format. This means that the content, pace and depth are tailored to your personal learning objectives. You work at your own level under the guidance of an experienced trainer and receive a course book with exercises that you can use afterwards as a reference work.
Topics
During this accelerated course you encounter the most commonly used techniques and operations in Photoshop. In a short space of time you learn the right workflow, useful tips and tricks and the essential features of the program.
The following topics may be covered:
- The Photoshop workspace
- Correcting and enhancing digital photos
- Working with selections
- Working with layers
- Using masks
- Working with text
- Creating advanced compositions
- Preparing images for print or web
- Practical tips and tricks
Because you follow the training course in the Open Learning format, we tailor the content and depth of the topics to your personal learning objectives and pace.
Result
After this accelerated course you will be able to work independently in Photoshop CC. You correct and retouch digital photos, work with selections, layers and masks, and add text to your designs. You create advanced compositions and deliver your work in the right format for print or web. You will also know the handiest tips and tricks for working efficiently and how to build a logical workflow for your own projects.
Target audience
This course is intended for anyone with little or no experience of Photoshop who wants to master the basics quickly. Think of photographers, marketers, trainee designers or staff who regularly edit images for print or web. General computer skills are enough to take part.
Teaching method
You follow this training course in the Open Learning format. This means that you work in a small group on your own learning objectives, at your own pace. You receive personal guidance from an experienced trainer who answers your questions on the spot.
You work at the computer with practical exercises from the course book, applying each technique yourself straight away. The content and level of detail are tailored to your work and wishes, so you learn exactly what you need.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required. Basic computer experience is enough to keep up. Do you work on a Mac? No problem, the course is perfectly suitable for Mac users too.
Comments
This accelerated two-day training course is a compact version of the three-day Photoshop CC Basics course. You work in the Open Learning format, so you can get to grips with the topics that matter to you at your own pace. The course is suitable for both PC and Mac users.
You are expected to bring your own laptop to this course, with the software for this course installed. If you do not have your own laptop, please contact Learnit's planning department at planning@learnit.nl.
Course format
This training is offered on the basis of our Open Learning teaching method. This means that you work independently, with active guidance from our trainer, to master the material. That way you can achieve your learning objectives at your own pace, without being held back by fellow participants working faster or slower. The trainer makes sure that you stay on schedule and meet your learning objectives. This form of learning leaves room for a tailored approach. You have the opportunity to bring in examples from your own practice and IT environment, so that your learning is even more specific. more...
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
All start dates
2 training days. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Mon 12 & Tue 13 October 2026Certain to go ahead The Hague · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 & Tue 3 November 2026Certain to go ahead Groningen · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 & Tue 3 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 & Tue 3 November 2026 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 9 & Tue 10 August 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What others say about this course
Photoshop CC Basics Accelerated course: average 8.2 from 1 review
“The accelerated course is particularly suitable if you already have some experience with the program. In that case it is perfectly manageable in 2 days by working through the book.”
“A course that is great fun to do. Because you quickly see results from what you are working on, you make rapid progress in gaining knowledge of the program and how best to use it. Although it is an open learning format, the trainer takes ample time for you to check whether you understand things and where extra attention may still be needed. The trainer clearly has a great deal of knowledge of the program and can provide practical information. Not only how to approach something, but also why in that particular way.”
“The personal guidance is a real plus.”
"The Photoshop course is an excellent course, taught using a book and a laptop; you quickly gain insight through practical examples that you have to do yourself. You work at your own pace and get support from the trainer when needed. I am very satisfied with it and can get started straight away."
“Spending 3 days away from your own workplace, at another location, means you can really delve into the software without being disturbed, something you never have time for in day-to-day practice.”
"As a self-employed photographer, Photoshop CC was an excellent course for me that met my requirements and expectations. More than enough new tools and tricks refreshed and learned. The communication and the quick handling of my questions by Learnit were very pleasant. In short, a good and professional course."
“In the maze of courses on offer, Learnit was a breath of fresh air: clear communication, a quick and accurate translation of my wishes, a completely personalised programme and, thanks to the strippenkaart, more possible for less money....excellent advice.”
"The Photoshop course is an excellent course, taught using a book and a laptop; you quickly gain insight through practical examples that you have to do yourself. You work at your own pace and get support from the trainer when needed. I am very satisfied with it and can get started straight away."
“As a somewhat older participant (64 years old), I find the open learning method works well for me. Combined with the presence of a friendly trainer with a great deal of knowledge and background information, this makes for an excellent course.”
“A good, concrete course that encourages you to carry on working on it yourself afterwards.”
“A course that lets you work through the material at your own pace, with the option of exploring certain topics in more depth. The trainer often has useful tips and extra information for specific tasks.”
“Excellent course for getting to grips with Photoshop Elements at a quick pace. Learnit is willing to adapt to your personal wishes.”
“Thanks to the good guidance and the knowledge of the course leader, I learned a great deal during this three-day course. Working in a small group means there is plenty of attention for everyone. The atmosphere was good and the catering was excellent. Highly recommended!”
“I found it a very instructive course; you set your own pace and there is a good trainer who knows a great deal about all the programs. Clear explanations and help, plus information tailored to your own needs and pace; ideal.”
“The personal guidance is a real plus.”
“I took part in a three-day Photoshop CS6 Basics course. The good thing was that you can work at your own level and your own pace. Supported by a trainer who knows what he is talking about and who conveys it in a very pleasant way. Your own learning objectives are given the attention they need. The course met my expectations. What is more, there was a small group of participants, which makes learning all the more pleasant. I am enthusiastic!”
"It is an instructive and interesting course to take. In 3 days of Photoshop training I learned the basic elements that I can apply at work. The way of studying is pleasant, because you do the exercises yourself and you receive explanation and guidance."
“I am very satisfied with the content of the course. I feel the most important parts of Photoshop were covered during the course. Very pleasant that you can work at your own pace.”
“Enjoyable course. Learnit's approach of getting participants actively working themselves is great and instructive. Better than listening to information all day. You learn far more this way.”
“Thanks to the good guidance and the knowledge of the course leader, I learned a great deal during this three-day course. Working in a small group means there is plenty of attention for everyone. The atmosphere was good and the catering was excellent. Highly recommended!”
"Great training! The teacher had a lot of knowledge and patience to learn us everything that we wanted to know. Now I can continue with Photoshop and I actually know what I am doing!"
“A good, concrete course that encourages you to carry on working on it yourself afterwards.”
“A thorough introduction to Photoshop in general and everything it can do. For me it was 'playing' with a very extensive and attractive program! It's ideal that I have a good book in Dutch, so I can keep practising at home.”
“I found it a very instructive course; you set your own pace and there is a good trainer who knows a great deal about all the programs. Clear explanations and help, plus information tailored to your own needs and pace; ideal.”
“Photoshop CS5 is an instructive and effective course. The course is a good mix of hands-on step-by-step work and discovering tools and operations independently.”
“A very instructive course to take. Definitely recommended. Learn-it is an excellent, professional organisation that is open to all your questions.”
“Good course, the trainer gave assignments that could be applied directly in practice. Clear explanation of the material.”
“Instructive course in which you get to work on things yourself straight away, very pleasant.”
“Even if you have already done a few things with the programme yourself, the course gives you more insight into the programme and the options for achieving the end result you want.”
“Excellently organised course with a highly professional trainer.”
“Learned a lot. It sticks. The trainer in particular was a real added value. Thanks to him I learned and remembered a lot extra.”
“The Photoshop course was excellent. The trainer explained things clearly and had a good command of the programme.”
“Enjoyable webinar that is easy to follow.”
“I am very satisfied with the content of the course. I feel the most important parts of Photoshop were covered during the course. Very pleasant that you can work at your own pace.”
“Excellently organised course with a highly professional trainer.”
“I wanted to expand my knowledge of Photoshop so that I would have to outsource less work to our advertising agency. With this knowledge I'm a good deal more capable in Photoshop.”
“'Learning Photoshop at Learnit is a relaxed experience. You learn at your own pace with guidance whenever you want it. A pleasant atmosphere with plenty of in-depth information. The trainer was knowledgeable, and the venue was excellent too, with a lovely lunch to help you carry on in the afternoon. All in all a pleasant course that I would recommend to others.'”
“A very pleasant course that has certainly motivated me to delve even further into Photoshop. I would also like to take the follow-up course.”
“Learned a lot. It sticks. The trainer in particular was a real added value. Thanks to him I learned and remembered a lot extra.”
“This is a perfect way to learn this material. Entirely at your own pace, with guidance if you have questions. In the end it's a matter of just doing it.”
"Taking this 2-day Photoshop course laid a good foundation for working with the basic tools in Photoshop."
“I see this as a stepping stone to the Photoshop course.”
“This was a very good course for me. The learning format was excellent and the material very clear. The trainer was very friendly and highly professional. The location was easy to reach and the facilities were fine. In short, a thoroughly enjoyable 3-day course! I am eager to put it into practice at work.”
“The course was very interesting and intensive. I learned a great deal in a short time (3 days). The lessons combine explanation nicely with working through chapters yourself. I learned an enormous amount from it!”
"This course helped me enormously. I now look at images in a completely different way. The trainer taught me to look at possibilities, structure and so on. I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get started with Photoshop or take it further!"
“Photoshop CS5 is an instructive and effective course. The course is a good mix of hands-on step-by-step work and discovering tools and operations independently.”
“As a somewhat older participant (64 years old), I find the open learning method works well for me. Combined with the presence of a friendly trainer with a great deal of knowledge and background information, this makes for an excellent course.”
“I took the Photoshop course. Spending the whole day focused on your course, with a professional on hand who can really help you with anything, means you get to grips with the material quickly and thoroughly. I learned a lot and I'm already putting it into practice.”
“The Photoshop course was excellent. The trainer explained things clearly and had a good command of the programme.”
“Learn-it responded well to my learning needs and devoted full attention and time to those parts of Photoshop I wanted to get better at. I am glad I took this course and would certainly recommend it, including to advanced users.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1050,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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Confirmed: Mon 12 & Tue 13 October 2026 in The Hague
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.