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Adobe Photoshop CC Introduction Masterclass with ACP Exam 5 Days - Glasgow
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Advanced
Duration:
5
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£995 + 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.
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 at our Scotland training centre located in central Glasgow at:
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DXThe Glasgow training centre is located on Queen Street in the heart of Glasgow close to Central Station, Queen Street Station and Argyle Street Station.
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 Masterclass with ACP 5 Days - Upcoming Glasgow Course Dates
04 Dec - 08 Dec £995 + vat 29 Jan - 02 Feb £995 + vat 25 Mar - 29 Mar £995 + vat 13 May - 17 May £995 + vat Photoshop Masterclass with ACP 5 Days - Split Date Options
Photoshop Introduction
4 Dec - 5 Dec
29 Jan - 30 Jan
25 Mar - 26 Mar
13 May - 14 May
Photoshop Advanced
6 Dec - 8 Dec
31 Jan - 2 Feb
27 Mar - 29 Mar
15 May - 17 May
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Client Reviews
"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
"Very good course, learned a lot that I can apply straight away."
Gary McCall, Getty Images, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"Fantastic one to one tailored course that fitted perfectly with my needs and has allowed me to secure and expand my Photoshop knowledge."
Ramsey Matthews, Whitley Bay High School, Photoshop Introduction - 1 Day
"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 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
"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
"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
"The materials provided are very good and the organisation was great."
Kim Lewry, Royal College of Surgeons, Photoshop - 1 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
"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
£995 + vat
Next Dates:
04 Dec - 08 Dec
29 Jan - 02 Feb
25 Mar - 29 Mar
13 May - 17 May
Split Course Date Options:
Photoshop Introduction
4 Dec - 5 Dec
29 Jan - 30 Jan
25 Mar - 26 Mar
13 May - 14 May
Photoshop Advanced
6 Dec - 8 Dec
31 Jan - 2 Feb
27 Mar - 29 Mar
15 May - 17 May
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
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
5/5 Stars
Extremely satisfied with the course, I learnt lots of skills and the content with nice and varied.
13/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Very well paced course, definitely learnt a lot during the two days. Phil was very good at explaining each feature of PhotoShop and going through each with clear step by step instructions.
13/07/2023
5/5 Stars
A great introduction to photoshop. Obviously will need to practice but good basic knowledge to help me get started. Nice pace , didn't feel rushed despite my own lack of confidence using new IT tools. Thank you Phil :)
11/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Phil was very engaging and knowledgeable. He was patient with questions answering immediately if necessary but holding back when appropriate as answers would come in at a more logical point. Previously, I had no experience at all with Photoshop but now feel confident navigating and using the interface and would even explore other features based on what I have learnt over the last two days.
11/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Thoroughly enjoyed the course. I feel like I now know how to make the best of Photoshop. Phil's an excellent tutor. Impressed.
11/07/2023
5/5 Stars
Amazing two day photoshop course. I found it really productive, engaging and enjoyable. I feel that I have a much better understanding of the functions covered. I will definitely be following this up with the two day advanced course.
11/07/2023
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the 2 day beginner's course, and although I had some knowledge of Photoshop, I definitely learnt a lot of new things. I also now understand why certain features work the way they do, and that you can combine multiple tools to create certain outcomes. I felt that I was able to ask any question and that Doug knew the answers, or if he wasn't sure, he tried to figure it out to help me.
22/06/2023
4/5 Stars
I completed the Adobe Photoshop beginners course with Doug. I really enjoyed the course and learnt so many new and essential skills to use in Photoshop.
22/06/2023
5/5 Stars
Absolutely great session. I learnt so much and feel comfortable with what I can use in my career. The trainer was extremely helpful and gave great information
15/06/2023
5/5 Stars
Phil is a very good trainer .
15/06/2023
4/5 Stars
Pleased with the content of the course over the two days. It was delivered in a timely manner. Phil covered a lot of features within Photoshop and in a lot of detail.
15/06/2023
5/5 Stars
It was evident that Phil wasn't just a trainer but also a practitioner, so put forward relevant examples of tools and things to be aware of from experience.
15/06/2023
4/5 Stars
great tutor delivered at a good pace super helpful despite being in the remote class
14/06/2023
5/5 Stars
Very useful and informative in one day with lots covered and lots of knowledge gained.
05/06/2023
5/5 Stars
Instructor was delightful and explained everything really thoroughly. A great course!
05/06/2023
5/5 Stars
Phil's attitude and training style is amazing. There wasn't a single moment in the day we weren't leaning something. Looking forward to the next course.
31/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Absolutely brilliant session! Really appreciate a bespoke lesson being made for us, made it extremely engaging and useful. Phil was fantastic and very enthusiastic, couldn't have asked any more from him.
31/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Excellent day with a very enthusaistic and engaging course leader. Learned loads of useful information and really enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
31/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Everything was explained very clearly with lots of time for questions. I feel much more confident in the software now.
22/05/2023
5/5 Stars
The advanced training with Phil has been invaluable. He makes the information we are learning easy to understand, clear and gives lots of real life examples of where we could use the skills. I have learned so much and I feel confident that I am well prepared to pass the Professional Certificate today but also prepared to use Photoshop within my job role, I will now know at least as much or hopefully more than the students. I might even look cool to the kids I teach when I show them some of the fab new advanced skills I now know. Thank you so much!
18/05/2023
4/5 Stars
The tutor, Phil was brilliant. His attitude to teaching was another level, an unbelievably positive and patient guy who genuinely cares about his students getting the best out of his courses. I found the course to be very educational and took a lot away from it. I think I expected a few more in depth techniques from the advanced course but overall I really could not complain. I'm already using what i've learned from Phil in my workflow at LOVE. Thanks Phil!
18/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Same as last time on the indesign, great course, breaks, content and Phil's enthusiasm really helps you get through the work and the day.
16/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Phil was great, very knowledge and approachable with an engaging delivery style.
16/05/2023
5/5 Stars
I found the course very beneficial and feel so much more confident with the software and how to get the most out of it in my job now. Phil has been terrific throughout and a brilliant teacher making sure everyone is getting the most out of the course and not being left behind.
16/05/2023
5/5 Stars
Doug was a great source of knowledge and answered all our questions. Lots of basics covered which was great.
27/04/2023
5/5 Stars
Well explained, made it sound much easier than I thought it to be.
27/04/2023
5/5 Stars
Great experience with a very knowledgeable teacher. Simon fit the training around my experience and knowledge.
18/04/2023
5/5 Stars
the 2nd screen been the instructors screen was a excellent idea and helped you learn fast
30/03/2023
5/5 Stars
The introduction course was very good. Alan kept information simple and easy to understand for beginners. He repeated steps when we needed and was happy to answer any questions and give examples and demonstrations when we needed.
30/03/2023
5/5 Stars
Very good . Alan was very patient with me and explained everything very well.
30/03/2023
5/5 Stars
I had basic knowledge of Photoshop when I attended the course and I have learned so many tips and tricks from Alan. I had no idea how to edit in a sky and made photos merge together. I also had no idea you could convert layers into smart layers to stop the text on images from distorting. I have much better knowledge of photoshop now that I can't wait to try out.
30/03/2023
5/5 Stars
Fantastic day and look forward to receiving the copy of the recording of the course as was difficult to make notes and not course booklet to accompany. Highly recommended
27/03/2023
4/5 Stars
Simon gave us a good solid overview of the theory and practice around the use of Photoshop and gave us the chance to apply it to practical projects we could realistically encounter in our jobs. He was always happy to answer questions and was flexible about the content of the course, based on the aspects of Photoshop of ore interest to the course participants.
16/03/2023
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 Glasgow 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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