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Adobe Photoshop CC Masterclass with ACP Exam 5 Days - Online
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Advanced
Duration:
5
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£825 + vat
Go from being a novice to mastering the advanced tasks in the leading image-manipulation program. Join us as we show you how to take charge and become a Photoshop power user. Get the know-how you need on photo retouching and much more. Pass the ACP exam and get qualified!
We will guide you on everything from getting started by making simple adjustments and controlling the Photoshop environment all the way up to applying advanced techniques for retouching photos. With our help, you will become confident in using the program's advanced features to produce visual compositions that stand out. You will end the course by testing your skills in the ACP exam.
Go from being a novice to mastering the advanced tasks in the leading image-manipulation program. Join us as we show you how to take charge and become a Photoshop power user. Get the know-how you need on photo retouching and much more. Pass the ACP exam and get qualified!
We will guide you on everything from getting started by making simple adjustments and controlling the Photoshop environment all the way up to applying advanced techniques for retouching photos. With our help, you will become confident in using the program's advanced features to produce visual compositions that stand out. You will end the course by testing your skills in the ACP exam.
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Photoshop ACP Masterclass 5 Days
Course Details
This 5-day Masterclass course helps you learn about the tools and features available for power users of Adobe Photoshop. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes image manipulation to a new level. We will guide you in learning the work area and making basic adjustments, moving on to more advanced topics such as facial retouching, creating brushes and patterns, and the automation of workflows.
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, Smart Sharpen and content-aware tools
- Understand tools used for painting and retouching images
- Adjust the contrast and brightness of your artwork
- Fill areas with colour and gradients
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Resize images for the web and for print
- Add, adjust and style both text and layers
- Warp images and apply other special effects
- Integrate your workflow with Adobe Bridge
- Output artwork for the web
- Prepare images for print
- Apply advanced facial retouching and manipulation techniques
- Handle and adjust photos in Camera Raw format
- 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 be able to apply a wide range of image adjustments, to understand the advanced features of Photoshop, to become a confident power user, and to leave with an ACP qualification under your belt.
This course can be taken in a single 5-day block or split into a 2-day block (Introduction) and then a separate 3-day block (Advanced plus ACP exam)taken at a later date.
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
- Customising Keyboard Shortcuts
- Creating Selections using Marquee, Magic Wand, Quick Selection and Lasso tools
- Adding and Subtracting from a selection
- Transforming a Selection
- Modifying a Selection using Refine Edge
- 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
- 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
- Basics of Painting
- Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools
- Using the Filter Gallery
- Customising Brushes
- Creating your own Brushes
- Customising Patterns
- Portrait retouching
- Skin Softening Techniques for Retouching
- Sharpening methods
- Specific colour adjustment
- Removing unwanted elements
- Creating New Layers
- Transforming Layer Objects
- Applying Transparency and changing the Blend modes
- Adding Text
- Creating Layer Masks
- Adding Layer Styles
- Best practice for managing multiple Layers
- Working with Lock options
- Creating Clipping Masks
- Using Smart Objects
- Using Vector Shape Layers
- Choosing colours
- Using the Eyedropper tool
- Filling an area with colour
- Creating gradients
- Understanding the Colour Settings
- Working with Image Profiles
- Using Proof options
- RGB vs CMYK workflow for print
Adding Type- 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
- Working non-destructively with Layer Masks
- Creating Layer Masks
- Editing Layer Masks
- Creating Fading Effects with Layer Masks
- 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
- 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 as a remote online course with live training provided by our Adobe Certified Trainer.
Accessing the live online course anywhere is easy and all you will need is:
- Computer with the trial or full version of Adobe Photoshop installed
- Separate screen or device for the shared video display
- Sound output via computer or headset
- Ideally a camera and microphone on the computer for remote contact
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
It is important to note this is not a classroom based training.
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Photoshop Masterclass with ACP 5 Days - Upcoming Online Course Dates
02 Dec - 06 Dec Special Offer! £695 + vat 20 Jan - 24 Jan £825 + vat 10 Feb - 14 Feb £825 + vat 17 Mar - 21 Mar £825 + vat 07 Apr - 11 Apr £825 + vat 19 May - 23 May £825 + vat 16 Jun - 20 Jun £825 + vat 14 Jul - 18 Jul £825 + vat Photoshop Masterclass with ACP 5 Days - Split Date Options
Photoshop Introduction
2 Dec - 3 Dec
6 Jan - 7 Jan
20 Jan - 21 Jan
10 Feb - 11 Feb
26 Feb - 27 Feb
17 Mar - 18 Mar
7 Apr - 8 Apr
30 Apr - 1 May
19 May - 20 May
16 Jun - 17 Jun
30 Jun - 1 Jul
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Photoshop Advanced ACP
4 Dec - 6 Dec
22 Jan - 24 Jan
12 Feb - 14 Apr
19 Mar - 21 Mar
9 Apr - 11 Apr
21 May - 23 May
18 Jun - 20 Jun
16 Jul - 18 Jul
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Client Reviews
"The trainer had an excellent knowledge of product and how to apply things in a day to day situation."
Faye Purver, Mi-Case, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Considering I have never used Photoshop before I have come away with a brilliant set of new skills that will not only help in my current job but also going forward in my career. Our trainer was a positive, enthusiastic and patient course leader and I have thoroughly enjoyed my two days on the course."
Jourdan Kenny, Trendsetter Home Furnishings, 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
"Thanks for great few days of learning, I really enjoyed the course! The post course files will be very handy."
Vicky Keeler, Kellogg, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"The trainer was great and had sound knowledge of Photoshop. He ensured that we were all happy with the content being covered. "
Asad Chaudary, British Council, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"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
"I've learnt a great deal in the space of four days and am very much looking forward to using my new Photoshop skills at work in my job! I have a new found confidence in using Photoshop as part of the work I do and I never thought I'd be able to say that as before I just completely avoided using it. "
Emily Ball, Brandfuel, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
"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
"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
"Great course, great tutor - really enjoyed it! Cheers!"
Simon Thompson, Bedford Borough Council, Photoshop - 2 Day Intermediate
Next Dates:
02 Dec - 06 Dec Special Offer! £695 + vat
20 Jan - 24 Jan
10 Feb - 14 Feb
17 Mar - 21 Mar
07 Apr - 11 Apr
19 May - 23 May
Split Course Date Options:
Photoshop Introduction
2 Dec - 3 Dec
6 Jan - 7 Jan
20 Jan - 21 Jan
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Photoshop Advanced ACP
4 Dec - 6 Dec
22 Jan - 24 Jan
12 Feb - 14 Apr
19 Mar - 21 Mar
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:
Live online remote tuition 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all online courses 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?
For this online course you will need to have your computer ready with the relevant software (trial or full) and our live instructor will guide you through the skills remotely during the session. Files for use in the training will be made available in advance for download. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate 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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