How long does the Photoshop e-learning course take and how does it work?

The Photoshop e-learning takes approximately 24 study hours, which you complete at your own pace. You get 24/7 online access for a year to texts, videos, presentations, quizzes and tutorials. That way you can learn all the basic functionality of Adobe Photoshop CC wherever and whenever you like, from simple photo editing to complete graphic projects.

Who is the online Photoshop CC course suitable for?

The Photoshop CC e-learning is suitable for beginners who want to learn to edit photos professionally. Think of (amateur) photographers, graphic designers, visual designers, marketing staff and small business owners who create images themselves for websites, social media or print. Hobbyists who want to make posters, collages or photo series will also get a great deal out of this course. Prior knowledge of Photoshop is not required.

Do you need any prior knowledge for the Photoshop CC e-learning?

No, no prior knowledge is required for the Photoshop CC e-learning course. The course is designed for beginners and takes you step by step from the Photoshop environment through to advanced layer techniques. All you need is a computer with an internet connection and a working version of Adobe Photoshop CC to do the exercises.

Do you receive a certificate after the Photoshop CC e-learning course?

Yes, on completing the Photoshop CC e-learning course you receive a certificate of participation. This certificate shows that you have mastered the basic functionality of Adobe Photoshop, from selection techniques and layers to colour correction and exporting for print and web. A useful addition to your CV or LinkedIn profile, particularly if you work in marketing, design or photography.

What software do you need for the Photoshop CC e-learning course?

For the Photoshop CC e-learning course you need a working installation of Adobe Photoshop CC on your own computer. The software is not included with the course; you arrange a licence yourself through Adobe. Apart from that, you only need an internet connection and a browser to log in to the online learning environment, where you have 24/7 access to all learning modules for a year.

When do you choose the Photoshop CC e-learning course and when a classroom Photoshop course?

The right choice depends on your learning style, schedule and budget. The Photoshop CC e-learning suits you if you want to learn flexibly, set your own pace and cannot or do not want to schedule fixed course days. You have 24/7 access to the modules for a year and can repeat sections as often as you like. The total study time is roughly 24 hours. A classroom course makes more sense if you need direct feedback from a trainer, want to exchange ideas with other participants or need a nudge to keep going. Do you work independently and mainly want to master the basic functions of Photoshop in order to edit, retouch and export photos? Then the e-learning is an efficient and accessible route.

What will I actually be able to produce in my work after the Photoshop CC e-learning?

After the Photoshop CC e-learning you can independently produce imagery that is usable in most business and creative contexts. In concrete terms that means: retouching and colour correcting photos, creating cut-out product images using selections and masks, building collages from several source files, and exporting final files correctly for both web and print. You learn to work with layers, adjustment layers, clipping masks and smart objects, plus the basics of vector shapes and text. With that you can create web banners, social posts, product photos for a webshop, simple infographics or posters, for example. The course focuses on the basic functionality, so complex compositing or photo manipulation at designer level requires further study. For everyday use by marketers, entrepreneurs and beginning designers, the level is more than sufficient.

How does the Photoshop CC e-learning course compare to free YouTube tutorials?

YouTube tutorials are free and often of good quality, but they are fragmentary: you learn individual tricks without a coherent overview. The Photoshop CC Introduction e-learning course offers a structured learning path of approximately 24 hours, developed by experts in photo editing and graphic design. You work from the Photoshop environment and selection tools through layers, masks and colour correction to preparing files for print and web. The material is divided into texts, videos, presentations, quizzes and tutorials, so you also test your knowledge rather than merely consuming it. You have access for a year, so you can repeat sections whenever you need them in practice. Choose the e-learning course if you want structure and completeness; choose YouTube if you want to look up one specific action.

What is the difference between Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and does this e-learning course also cover photo management?

Photoshop and Lightroom are both Adobe products, but they serve different purposes. Photoshop is an editing and design program that works at pixel level: you retouch, create collages, work with layers and masks, add text and vector shapes, and prepare files for print or web. Lightroom is aimed at managing, organising and batch-developing large quantities of RAW photos, particularly for photographers. The Photoshop CC Introduction e-learning covers Photoshop only. You will learn about the Photoshop environment, selection techniques, colour corrections, retouching, advanced layer techniques and exporting for web and print, among other things. Photo management and RAW workflow in Lightroom are not covered. If you mainly want to organise and develop large photo series, Lightroom is a better fit. If you want to edit or composite individual images or create designs, this Photoshop course is the right choice.

Can I deliver commercial work independently after the Photoshop CC e-learning course, or will I need a follow-up course afterwards?

The Photoshop CC Introduction e-learning course is a beginners' course and covers the basic functionality of Photoshop. After roughly 24 hours of study you can edit and retouch photos independently, make selections, work with layers and masks, and save files correctly for print and web. For many practical situations that is enough: think of product photos for a webshop, social media visuals, posters or simple photo collages. For specialist work (advanced compositing, high-end retouching for fashion or advertising, complex masking techniques) you need follow-up knowledge that falls outside this introduction. If you work as a freelancer or marketing officer on your own content, this will generally take you a long way. If you are heading towards professional graphic design or agency work, this is the foundation, after which you build further with practical experience or an advanced course.

How does the Photoshop CC e-learning course fit into a learning path if I also want to learn InDesign or Illustrator later on?

Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator are the three core programs within Adobe Creative Cloud, each with its own role. Photoshop focuses on pixel-based photo editing and composition, Illustrator on vector illustrations and logos, and InDesign on multi-page layout such as brochures and magazines. The Photoshop CC e-learning is a logical starting point, because it introduces you to the Adobe interface, layers, masks and colour models (RGB and CMYK). That knowledge is transferable: layers, the Options panel and exporting work in much the same way across all three programs. After this e-learning you will be ready to move on to an Illustrator or InDesign course. In practice you often use the programs alongside each other, for example placing a retouched photo from Photoshop in an InDesign brochure.

Photoshop E-learning course (1 day)

Name: Photoshop E-learning
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With Adobe Photoshop you can edit photos to a professional standard. In this e-learning course you work through all the basic functions at your own pace: from selections, layers and masks to colour correction, retouching and exporting for web or print.

Description

In this Photoshop e-learning course you get to know Adobe Photoshop CC at your own pace, the best-known program for professional photo editing. You work through texts, videos, presentations, quizzes and tutorials on the basic functionality of Photoshop. You get 24/7 online access to the course modules for a full year, so you can learn wherever and whenever it suits you. The total study time is approximately 24 hours.

You will work on, among other things, the Photoshop environment, image size and resolution, selection techniques, colouring, retouching, colour corrections, advanced layer techniques, text and vector shapes, designing for the web and preparing files for print. The course has been put together by experts in photo editing and graphic design.

Topics

This e-learning course covers topics including:

Getting to know the Photoshop environment: preferences, tools, navigation and panels
Image size and resolution for print and the internet
Cropping with the crop tool and working with artboards
Selection techniques: magic wand, pen tool, paths and Refine Edge
Working with layers and masks
Colouring in with the brush tool and the RGB and CMYK colour models
Retouching and restoring, including with the Clone Source panel
Colour corrections and adjustment layers
Advanced layer techniques, clipping masks, gradient masks and smart objects
Working with text and vector shapes
Designing for the web: guides, the slice tool and saving for web
Preparing files for printing and choosing the right file formats

Result

After this e-learning course you know the Photoshop environment and how to navigate it smoothly. You work with images, layers and masks, and you have mastered several selection techniques. You create collages from various sources and understand how colour models are structured.

You can colour, retouch and apply colour corrections to images using various techniques. With the Layers panel you make adjustments, cut out elements and add effects. You also know how to prepare final images for web and print, and how to save, print and export your files correctly.

You get to grips quickly and purposefully with the basic functionality of Adobe Photoshop, for both private and business projects.

Target audience

This e-learning is intended for anyone who wants to learn to work with Adobe Photoshop. Think of (amateur) photographers, visual designers, graphic designers, marketers and small business owners who want to create and edit their own imagery. If you design posters, websites or photo collages in your spare time, this course is also a good fit. No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required.

Teaching method

You follow this course entirely online, at your own pace and whenever it suits you. For a full year you have 24/7 access to the learning modules, which have been put together by experts in photo editing and graphic design.

The e-learning consists of texts, videos, presentations, quizzes and practical tutorials. That way you not only learn the theory, but also get to work in Photoshop yourself straight away. Allow for a study time of approximately 24 hours.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any prior knowledge of Photoshop for this e-learning. Can you work a computer and do you know how to open and save a program? Then you can get started straight away. Experience with photo editing is a bonus, but certainly not a requirement.

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You work through this e-learning course at your own pace and have 24/7 access to the learning modules for a full year. The total study time is approximately 24 hours.

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Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

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Photoshop E-learning course