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Adobe Photoshop CS6 Essentials Introduction 1 Day - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£275 + vat
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.
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.
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Photoshop Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
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.
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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.
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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 CS6 Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
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Client Reviews
"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
"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
"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 materials provided are very good and the organisation was great."
Kim Lewry, Royal College of Surgeons, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"Great course, great tutor - really enjoyed it! Cheers!"
Simon Thompson, Bedford Borough Council, Photoshop - 2 Day Intermediate
"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
"Teaching was at a good pace and the instructions given were comprehensive without being overly technical. I have learned many things which will help in my ongoing graphic design work. "
Zahir Raniwalla, M&I Materials, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
"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 instructor was excellent and very patient!"
Sharon Clarken, Newsquest Magazines Ltd, 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
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Simon was great at covering the basics and specifically showing me how to do specific design requests that are relevant to my work context.
20/05/2025
5/5 Stars
The course was very well designed and allowed to me to learn at my own pace as well as a very friendly instructor.
20/05/2025
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
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 Manchester 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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