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Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1

$795 | 2-Day Course

Learn the core tools and techniques to edit photos like a pro in Photoshop.

Course Overview

The Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 course introduces students to the essential tools and techniques used in Adobe Photoshop CC.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Navigating and customizing the Photoshop interface
  • Correcting tone, color, and sharpness in images
  • Using selection tools to isolate parts of images
  • Applying and editing layers, gradients, and styles
  • Creating and editing masks and channels
  • Removing backgrounds and refining edges with Select and Mask
  • Adding and formatting type, including type effects and paths
  • Understanding resolution, cropping, and retouching strategies

This course is ideal for beginners and self-taught users looking to fill knowledge gaps or build a solid Photoshop foundation.

Photoshop Training

TARGETED FOR: Photographer | Graphic Designer | Digital Marketing Specialist

Learn from Professional Instructors and move forward in your field with industry-aligned Photoshop training.

+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • This class includes a thorough review of the Photoshop interface including how to use tools and panels, and how to customize and save workspaces.
  • Core skills include strategies for retouching photographs, determining resolution and image size, straightening and cropping images, and adjusting color and tone.
  • Students will learn to isolate image parts using selection tools, masks, and channels.
  • Additional topics include using layers, applying gradients and effects, and working with various text techniques.
Objective
  • Understand the Photoshop workspace and key tools
  • Enhance and retouch digital images professionally
  • Use selection tools and masks to edit specific areas
  • Create compelling composite images and design layouts
  • Integrate and stylize text within your designs
Target Student
  • Beginners new to Photoshop or self-taught users with basic experience
  • Those looking to fill in skill gaps or build a solid foundation in image editing
  • Designers, marketers, photographers, and content creators seeking professional-level editing skills
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
  • Getting to Know the Work Area
    Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
    Starting a new document
    Touring the Photoshop work area
    Using the tools
    Undoing and redoing steps
  • Basic Photo Corrections
    Understand image resolution and size
    Opening a file with Adobe Bridge
    Evaluating an image for editing
    Straightening and cropping the image
    Correcting tone and color
    Delete unwanted or distracting items using the Remove tool
    Retouch a deleted area using Generative Fill (AI)
    Sharpening the image
  • Working with Selections
    About selecting and pixel selection tools
    Using the Magic Wand tool
    Using the Quick Selection tool
    Moving a selected area
    Using the Object Selection tool (AI)
    Manipulating selections
    Selecting with the lasso tools
    Rotating selected pixels
    Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
    Selecting from a center point
    Resizing and copying a selection
    Cropping an image
  • Layer Basics
    About layers
    Using the Layers panel
    Rearranging layers
    Applying a gradient to a layer
    Applying a layer style
    Adding an adjustment layer
    Updating layer effects
    Creating a border from a selection
    Flattening and saving files
  • Masks and Patterns
    Why masks are useful
    Use Select and Mask to remove the background around a subject
    Refine a mask to include complex edges
    Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
    Creating a pattern for the background
  • Typographic Design
    About type
    Creating a clipping mask from type
    Warping point type
    Designing paragraphs of type
+ Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer and file management skills
  • Ability to locate, copy, and open files; manage windows and programs
  • Familiarity with starting and exiting programs and navigating a file system

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Learn with experienced professionally certified trainers that are subject matter experts.

Free Repeat

You have the option to retake this class one time within a year of your original class date.

Hands-On Training

Our courses are all designed for the students to have hands-on interaction throughout the course.

Local and Remote Options

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We use Official Training Materials and Labs when available to ensure you have the most up to date training.

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You are busy, we get it. Our classes are regularly scheduled to give you a number of convenience training options.

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We offer affordable financing options for all of our courses to make sure cost is not a barrier to your progress.

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Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1

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  • Professional Instructors
  • Official Course Materials
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Financing Available

Course Schedule

Course Title Dates Times Location Fee
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 11/3/2025 – 11/4/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 12/1/2025 – 12/2/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 12/22/2025 – 12/23/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00

Related Photoshop Instructor-Led Courses

Click Class Title for Dates and Details Days Course Fee
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 23$795

As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free Photoshop tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.

Available Photoshop On-Demand Courses

Course Title (Click For Details) Course Fee
Adobe Photoshop On-Demand Complete (Levels 1 & 2)$495
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  • Security best practices for endpoints & small networks
  • Virtualization & cloud computing concepts
  • Mobile devices, peripherals & printing
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This certification is ideal for individuals starting an IT career path or transitioning from another field into technical support and help desk roles.

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This certification equips students with the skills required to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot today’s devices and operating systems in business environments.

Topics Include:

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  • Wired/Wireless networking fundamentals & SOHO setup
  • Operating systems – Windows, macOS, Linux & mobile OS basics
  • Security best practices for endpoints & small networks
  • Virtualization & cloud computing concepts
  • Mobile devices, peripherals & printing
  • Troubleshooting methodology for hardware, OS, and networks
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Choose the training experience that fits your schedule, learning style, and professional goals. We offer flexible options for individuals and teams—whether you prefer virtual live instruction, on-demand access, or private group training.

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