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Adobe Photoshop CC Essentials Introduction 1 Day - London



Learn the basics of the leading image-manipulation program. Our introduction will show you the first steps in adjusting and enhancing images, and is an essential starting point for anyone interested in creative visuals.
After we guide you through the essentials of controlling the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, and fix common photo issues. You will learn about some of the powerful tools available to make your images stand out.
Price: | £275.00 ex VAT |
Version: | Adobe Photoshop CC |
Level: | Introduction |
Duration: | 1 Day (10am - 5pm) |
Location: | Central London |
Computer: | Windows & Mac |
Next Dates: |
28 Apr |
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep
Photoshop Introduction 1 Day Overview
This 1-day Essentials 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
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Add and adjust both text and layers
- Resize images for the web and for print
- 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.
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day 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
- Saving and Reloading a Selection
- Cropping an image
- Using Levels
- Adjustment Layers
- Sharpening using Smart Sharpen
- Basics of Painting
- Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools
- Using the Filter Gallery
- Creating New Layers
- Transforming Layer Objects
- Adding Text
- Sizing images for web pages
- Sizing images for print
- Resizing images
- Understanding different file type options
- Saving for Web
- Understanding the Print options
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
What's Included
The following are provided for your best experience on this course:
- All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
- Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
- Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
- 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
- Official Adobe Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
- Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Greggs
- Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
- Pads and pens
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm 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.
Further details on benefits included with this Adobe Photoshop CC course:
Included with our Photoshop courses is the Brilliant Photoshop book provided for free to use as a post course reference resource. This is a full 300+ page manual to supplement the content covered during the course.
Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.
After your Adobe class with XChange Training you will receive our official Adobe Authorised Training Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the Adobe Certified Photoshop course.
Delegates attending scheduled or bespoke courses at our training centres will receive lunch and plentiful refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each day of the course.
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
Training Location
This course is provided at the XChange Training main London training centre based at:
5 St John’s LaneClerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BH
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St 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 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
Scheduled Course Enquiry
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Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
Bespoke Adobe Photoshop Training
Our bespoke course options for Adobe Photoshop training are shown below:
Bespoke Adobe Photoshop CC Training Courses
Adobe Photoshop CC - 1 Day Introduction Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC - 2 Day Introduction Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC - 1 Day Intermediate Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC - 2 Day Intermediate Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced - 1 Day Bespoke Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced - 2 Day Bespoke Training Course
Adobe Photoshop CC for Forensics - 2 Day Introduction Course
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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
Testimonials
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
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
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
The trainer was very helpful and approachable and we got answers to all our questions. Great course!
Aspasia Valiasi, FilmFlex Movies, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
The instructor was excellent and very patient!
Sharon Clarken, Newsquest Magazines Ltd, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
Great one to one training which was really specific and which I can implement immediately to my everyday workload as soon as I get back in to the office!
Brunella Capozzi, Disney, Photoshop - 2 Day Bespoke
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
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
Thank you very much for a really good course yesterday. I have been a Photoshop user for several years but this is the first time I have understood how the program works which is exactly what I wanted to achieve, as well as learn good practice and new techniques.
Robert Green, Larato, Photoshop 1 Day Introduction
Photoshop CC Introduction 1 Day
Farringdon, Central London
Next available London course dates
- 28 Apr
- 24 May
- 23 Jun
- 12 Jul
- 04 Aug
- 16 Aug
- 08 Sep
- 27 Sep


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