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Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced with ACP Exam 3 Days - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Advanced
Duration:
3
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£695 + vat
Join the professionals in getting the best out of the world's leading image-manipulation program. Our course will show you how to unlock the power of Photoshop's advanced tools and help you to become more proficient and confident in handling images. Pass the ACP exam and get qualified!
With our help, you will take your existing Photoshop know-how and enhance it as you learn how to retouch faces and apply powerful workflow automation routines. You will learn advanced techniques for controlling brushes, colour, and entire compositions. This course is a great way to step up to expert level, helping you produce visuals that impress. You will test your new skills as you take the ACP exam.
Join the professionals in getting the best out of the world's leading image-manipulation program. Our course will show you how to unlock the power of Photoshop's advanced tools and help you to become more proficient and confident in handling images. Pass the ACP exam and get qualified!
With our help, you will take your existing Photoshop know-how and enhance it as you learn how to retouch faces and apply powerful workflow automation routines. You will learn advanced techniques for controlling brushes, colour, and entire compositions. This course is a great way to step up to expert level, helping you produce visuals that impress. You will test your new skills as you take the ACP exam.
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Photoshop Advanced with ACP 3 Days
Course Details
This 3-day Advanced course will help to develop your skills as you explore the professional features of Adobe Photoshop. We will show you how to work with the clever image-handling tools that can help you to produce stylish output every time. We will cover advanced topics such as facial retouching and automating workflows.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply advanced facial retouching and manipulation techniques
- Handle and adjust photos in Camera Raw format
- Enhance images by using content-aware tools
- Warp images and apply other special effects
- Customise and create brushes and patterns
- Mask and lock parts of an image
- Automate your workflow with other Creative Cloud programs
The final day of the course is dedicated to the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Photoshop exam, including trying a mock exam, reviewing answers, and then taking the real exam. The ACP exam represents an official qualification, and you will be provided with an instant pass or fail result. We are confident that you will join everyone we have already helped to pass the exam and collect an official certificate of Adobe Certified Professional status.
As well as giving you the opportunity to take the ACP exam, this course is the perfect preparation if you plan to take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam.
Our goals are for you to understand the advanced features of Photoshop, to become a confident power user, and to leave with an ACP qualification under your belt.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for those who wish to enhance their existing knowledge of Photoshop and who work as digital artists and photographers as well as those who work for advertising agencies, design agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, and specialist corporate departments.
You will need basic experience in using Photoshop. Ideally, you will have taken our Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction 2 Day course.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Managing the Adobe Photoshop Environment- Exploring the Preferences
- Customising Keyboard Shortcuts
- Adjusting Tool Presets
- Understanding Camera Raw
- Adjusting Raw files
- Managing Raw files from the same shoot
- Camera Raw Workflow
- Creating Camera Raw Presets and Applying Them
- Batch Processing Images with Camera Raw Presets
- Using improved selecting and masking
- Selecting using Paths
- Using Refine Edge
- Working with content-aware fill
- Using content-aware healing
- Using content-aware scaling
- Using Content-Aware Move Tool
- Advanced masking with Calculations and Apply Image
- Portrait retouching
- Skin Softening Techniques for Retouching
- Sharpening methods
- Specific colour adjustment
- Removing unwanted elements
- Best practice for managing multiple Layers
- Working with Lock options
- Creating Clipping Masks
- Using Smart Objects
- Using Vector Shape Layers
- Understanding the Colour Settings
- Working with Image Profiles
- Using Proof options
- RGB vs CMYK workflow for print
Painting- Customising Brushes
- Creating your own Brushes
- Customising Patterns
- Creating Actions
- Using Droplets and Batch processing
- Using Layer Comps to manage layouts
- Incorporating Bridge
- Using Puppet Warp
- Using Vanishing Point
- Using Liquify
- Applying Lighting effects
- Creating Panoramic images with Photomerge
- Slicing images for the web
- Creating animated Gifs
- Preparing Photoshop images to be traced in Illustrator
- Understanding how Photoshop and InDesign work together
- Take Practice exam
- Work through exam preparation sheet
- Any other questions?
- Photoshop ACP Exam
- Instant Pass or Fail Result
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Photoshop Advanced with ACP 3 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
22 Jan - 24 Jan £695 + vat 19 Mar - 21 Mar £695 + vat 21 May - 23 May £695 + vat 16 Jul - 18 Jul £695 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Have thoroughly enjoyed attending the photoshop training course. The instructor was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgable. I have gained lots of useful hints, tips and techniques to help me. Will happily recommend to others. Thank you."
Michaela Dixon, Motor Mart Ltd, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"Good basic introduction to Photoshop but included some advanced elements that could be expanded on with further reading/training."
Karen Hartley, J Murphy & Sons, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Trainer and content of the course were both excellent and exactly what I was after. With only two of us in the group we were really able to adapt the course to our personal needs and even work through real life examples. Would definitely recommend to any of my colleagues."
Claire Douglas, Centrica, Adobe Photoshop - One Day Introduction
"The course was well informed and our tutor was very knowledgeable and patient with all students. I would highly recommend this course and XChange Training for the future. "
Jenni Prichard, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Very Informative and useful. Great insight into Photoshop and its commercial uses at work. Excellent location and trainer."
Shane O’Byrne, MEC Global, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"The trainer was excellent and able to answer any questions I had. Great conditions and excellent helpful staff throughout my day."
Steven Arnoldi, M & G, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"It was a good starting point to learn about Photoshop and was a good relaxed informal class."
Melanie Day, Parker Hannifin, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Our instructor put us at ease immediately and explained all course content very clearly and efficiently. He quickly realised what level we were at and adapted the content to suit. "
Lynn McBean, Material MC, Photoshop - 1 Day Bespoke
"Thoroughly enjoyed each course I've completed with XChange and found the training style to be brilliant and conducive to learning."
Paul Fisher, BAE Systems, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
"Teaching was at a good pace and the instructions given were comprehensive without being overly technical. I have learned many things which will help in my ongoing graphic design work. "
Zahir Raniwalla, M&I Materials, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
£695 + vat
Next Dates:
22 Jan - 24 Jan
19 Mar - 21 Mar
21 May - 23 May
16 Jul - 18 Jul
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Course was delivered at a good pace and was very well balanced.
19/11/2024
5/5 Stars
I have been very satisfied from day one. I have been to other course providers previously and cannot say that my experience and well being was so looked after as it was at xchange. Starting from the spacious tables and rooms. The convenience of picking favourite operating system, the latest equipment. The convenience of the dual monitor set up, being able to see i tractors screen at all times, the tea, coffee and snacks, the lunch. But most of all the teacher. I was hoping to get a good teacher, and I got an amazing one. She has proven and provided us with top class training, knowledge and a very well planned course. There wasn’t a moment where the lesson felt boring. I loved the unique learning experience and would totally recommend to people I know.
10/10/2024
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the Photoshop course - even though I have used photoshop for years, I was self taught and didn’t know most of what we went through!
10/10/2024
5/5 Stars
The pace was good and the trainer was very helpful and could answer all the questions I had.
08/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Great course, great content, lovely trainer - thank you very much
08/10/2024
4/5 Stars
The content was very good, although perhaps better as a 1.5 day course rather than 2 full days. The recorded version will be really helpful for future!
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
I had a great day and learned a lot of Photoshop Principles
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Learned some photoshop tools that i can take back to use in my work
01/10/2024
5/5 Stars
Donna is a great tutor and she really helped us expand our knowledge and skillset in Photoshop. Because it was only myself and my colleague, she really tailored the course to our needs so this was an excellent experience for us. Overall, we're really pleased and feel like we learnt a lot over the 2 days and it will really help us in our careers. Thank you!
08/08/2024
5/5 Stars
Was excellent from start to finish really pleased with what I learnt and very enjoyable and personal too
08/08/2024
5/5 Stars
Doug was very thorough with his explanations, and was very knowledgeable. He was happy to repeat himself when needed, and was very kind.
06/08/2024
4/5 Stars
Easy to follow along and lots of tasks that demonstrate and show an array of knowledge for us to learn.
26/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Excellent knowledge and a nice delivery.
26/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Course provides good overall knowledge of photoshop whilst including fun and interesting projects which make it easy to stay engaged
23/07/2024
5/5 Stars
Loved the two days. Great pace and a very knowledgable and passionate instructor. What I have learnt is perfect for a photography class and I’m excited to carry on playing around with the tools at home. I am definitely more confident on photoshop.
04/06/2024
5/5 Stars
Great day - course details were exactly what we were looking for as beginners
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Simon made previously aspirational tasks seem very simple with a clear and concise process of how to do things. The course content was fun and made relatable to the type of files we'd need to create in our line of work.
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Simon was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to colleagues and will look to do further training if possible. The environment was fantastic and the vibes in the room were relaxed all day. Thanks Simon!
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
Really great to find out the basics of how to use Photoshop. I had no idea how to set up libraries of swatches before.
28/05/2024
5/5 Stars
no comments..we are with xchange 4th time
23/04/2024
5/5 Stars
Really knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer. Phil was really helpful and ensured we got everything we needed out of the course. The lunch vouchers were a nice touch and I will definitely recommend this to friends and colleagues.
23/04/2024
5/5 Stars
This is my third course taken with XChange and I've enjoyed every single one. A great learning experience with a top teacher. I walk away feeling fulfilled and like I've learnt so much more than expected. A really brilliant course!
20/03/2024
5/5 Stars
Very relevant to my specific needs and level of competence - small cohort really helped.
18/03/2024
5/5 Stars
Fantastic course that did exactly what I needed it to do!
18/03/2024
5/5 Stars
I really appreciated Doug's approach, which was to explain the concepts rather than just whiz us through likely exam questions (as I've had in other training elsewhere in the past!) He was very reassuring, clearly knew his stuff, didn't mind admitting the bits that were new to him, and was great in fostering an environment where we felt free to ask questions and digress on interesting topics. It was great.
09/02/2024
4/5 Stars
Doug tookover at short notice due to illness. Obviously has an excellent knowledge
09/02/2024
5/5 Stars
It would be nice to be given a course curriculum a the beginning.
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Feel confident using what I need it for now
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Veery good course, Donna and Doug were both great, with very different learning styles but both were excellent
02/02/2024
5/5 Stars
This course definitely provided me with an introduction into the world of photoshop. As a beginner in the field, I can comfortably take what I have learned with Simon and apply it to my practise at home. I know that if I do have any issues, i can get in contact with ease. I look forward to my next class on Illustrator in a couple of weeks time!
29/01/2024
5/5 Stars
Thorough syllabus/ good class size
11/01/2024
5/5 Stars
Good course, informative, enjoyable.
05/12/2023
5/5 Stars
Exceeded my expectations
05/12/2023
5/5 Stars
Susannah was brilliant and very knowledgeable. She was very clear in her instructions and was happy to answer any questions or repeat her tutorials. Thank you Susannah for sharing your expertise!
03/11/2023
5/5 Stars
All the team has provided positive feedback. We have all learned so much from shortcuts and reasoning as to why certain tools perform the way they do. It was so beneficial to our team and helpful!
03/11/2023
5/5 Stars
i have only put down instructor knowledge as very satisfactory and not excellent as there were a few things re photoshop that even suprised Doug - i think this is very normal as photoshop will always suprise you, re what he taught us his knowledge was excellent.
26/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Donna is a great trainer, knowledgeable and friendly :)
03/10/2023
4/5 Stars
A very comprehensive introduction to Photoshop. Having not used the application much before, it offered a brief reminder of the basics, as well as introducing all the other tools.
02/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Easy to follow and really great attention to detail
02/10/2023
5/5 Stars
Learnt most of the the basics of Photoshop, very useful
02/10/2023
4/5 Stars
Was a little fast at times but very good
30/08/2023
5/5 Stars
Fantastic Course - so much to learn and a lot covered
04/08/2023
4/5 Stars
Would have liked some more in-depth explanation of colour manipulation in Adjustment layers
27/07/2023
4/5 Stars
Overall very useful, gave me lots of areas to look into further in the future.
27/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Very knowledgeable instructor Simon . Relaxed atmosphere with good two way communication with instructor . Would highly recommend
19/07/2023
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate 
Lunch and refreshments
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the Manchester Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Yes this course provides you with an official recognised qualification which is the Adobe Certified Professional gained by passing the exam at the end of the course.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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