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Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction 2 Days - London
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£395 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Photoshop. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes image manipulation to a new level. You will use the program's tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images by using selections and layers.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Photoshop environment
- Select parts of an image in several ways
- Enhance images by using Adjustment Layers and Smart Sharpen
- Understand tools used for painting and retouching images
- Fill areas with colour and gradients
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Create type and produce simple adverts
- Resize images for the web and for print
- Add, adjust and style both text and layers
- Output artwork for the web
- Prepare images for print
Our goal is for you to understand the basics of adjusting and enhancing images.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for 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 PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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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 Interface
- Managing Panels
- Adjusting and Saving your Workspace
- Zooming in and out and moving around
- Using Undos with the History Panel
- Creating Selections using Marquee, Magic Wand, Quick Selection and Lasso tools
- Adding and Subtracting from a selection
- Transforming a Selection
- Modifying a Selection using Select and Mask
- Saving and Reloading a Selection
- Cropping an image
- Using Levels and Curves Adjustment Layers
- Using Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
- Using Colour Balance Adjustment Layer
- Sharpening using Smart Sharpen
- Basics of Painting
- Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools
- Using the Filter Gallery
- Creating New Layers
- Transforming Layer Objects
- Applying Transparency and changing the Blend modes
- Adding Text
- Creating Layer Masks
- Adding Layer Styles
Working with Colour- Choosing colours
- Using the Eyedropper tool
- Filling an area with colour
- Creating gradients
- Using the Type tool
- Formatting Text
- Adding Layer styles to Text
- Rasterising text
- Sizing images for web pages
- Sizing images for print
- Resizing images
- Changing the Canvas Size
- Understanding different file types
- Saving for Web
- Understanding the Print options
- Working non-destructively with Layer Masks
- Creating Layer Masks
- Editing Layer Masks
- Creating Fading Effects with Layer Masks
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training London training centre based at:
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BHSt John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
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 Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming London Course Dates
16 Jun - 17 Jun £395 + vat 30 Jun - 01 Jul £395 + vat 04 Aug - 05 Aug £395 + vat 20 Aug - 21 Aug £395 + vat 29 Sep - 30 Sep £395 + vat 15 Oct - 16 Oct £395 + vat -
Client Reviews
"I thought the training was excellent and was impressed by the knowledge of the instructor. I also found the adaptability to teach on images I brought with me extremely helpful. Many thanks!"
Keith Baker, Science Press Ltd, 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
"An excellent introduction to Photoshop - well paced, informative and the tutor was very attentive to our needs. "
Hayley Gelling, Production Guild, Photoshop Essentials - 1 Day
"The instructor was clearly knowledgeable of their subject. Pacing was good and the content was applied to the different backgrounds of the people who were present. All staff were courteous - good facilities."
Bruce Fleming, Central Park Primary School, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
"The course was extremely useful and I really enjoyed it! The trainer was great and I hope to put it all into good practice."
Sarah Frandsen, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"As an experienced Photoshop user it was really good to be shown that what I'm doing and the things I have taught myself are in fact right! It's also great to be shown new features. Overall a very good two days. Thanks!"
Amy Smith, schuh, Photoshop - 2 Day Bespoke
"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
"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
"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
"Easy to book and good service. Nice classroom setting, good course content and enjoyable experience. Would recommend to anyone."
Thomas Barton, HSBC, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
£395 + vat
Next Dates:
16 Jun - 17 Jun
30 Jun - 01 Jul
04 Aug - 05 Aug
20 Aug - 21 Aug
29 Sep - 30 Sep
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
The course content was well laid out so that the skill levels keep moving up. All queries were answered expertly and in a way that everyone understands no matter what level.
08/04/2025
5/5 Stars
learnt spme new techniques
08/04/2025
5/5 Stars
Phil is a very good and provided clear guidance throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed the course experience and look forward to putting it into practice.
19/02/2025
5/5 Stars
This bespoke course was perfect for what we required and Phil was great in adding extra content to match questions that arose during the session.
19/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Great learning experience, Simon is very knowledgable and approachable :)
18/02/2025
4/5 Stars
It has been a great couple of days wit Simon, I've enjoyed learning from him and seeing his clear passion for this work
18/02/2025
5/5 Stars
great once again
18/02/2025
5/5 Stars
The 2 day photoshop training with Donna was super helpful. We covered alot and all my questions were answered.
11/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Donna was brilliant. She was so helpful and patient and answered all my questions & went through the process slowly but thoroughly. The resources were great too.
11/02/2025
5/5 Stars
very easy to understand and follow up. Many thanks
11/02/2025
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London 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?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
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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