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Adobe Photoshop CS6 Introduction 2 Days - Manchester
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£395 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the number one image-manipulation program. We will show you how to adjust and enhance images. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in photographic visuals.
After we give you a complete tour of the Photoshop environment, we will show you how to adjust images, create compositions, fix common photo issues, apply colour fills and gradients, and adjust and style text and layers. With our guidance, your artwork will be ready for output to the web.
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Photoshop Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction 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
- Fill areas with colour and gradients
- Blend images to create simple compositions
- Create type and produce simple adverts
- Resize images for the web and for print
- Add, adjust and style both text and layers
- Output artwork for the web
- 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 good understanding of your operating system. You should be able to launch applications, manage files and folders, and save or locate documents confidently.
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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 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.
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Photoshop CS6 Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
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Client Reviews
"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
"Good pace and broad spectrum of basics covered, along with some harder content. Instructor was friendly, direct and highly knowledgeable. Not a pressured environment, very useful."
Jennifer Brough, Chartered Insurance Institute, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"Great course, great tutor - really enjoyed it! Cheers!"
Simon Thompson, Bedford Borough Council, Photoshop - 2 Day Intermediate
"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
"Have thoroughly enjoyed attending the photoshop training course. The instructor was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgable. I have gained lots of useful hints, tips and techniques to help me. Will happily recommend to others. Thank you."
Michaela Dixon, Motor Mart Ltd, Photoshop - 1 Day Introduction
"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
"Excellent service and a great place to be trained with superb and well presented facilities. Trainer couldn't have been better - we will definitely invest in another training course."
Ben Ellis, National Lottery, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
"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
"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
"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
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Photoshop training courses UK wide
4/5 Stars
I felt that the course was full of useful information that I will be able to use in my role. The instructor was deeply knowledgeable about Photoshop and it was clear he has a passion for it. There were times when I felt we spent too long on a topic (such as filters, which I probably will not use in my job, or file types). However, I understand that other delegates may find these more useful and may have needed additional time with them. It would have been good to do more hands-on independent photoshop work while having the instructor there to give feedback.
12/08/2026
5/5 Stars
A very useful course which was tailored to the work I do. The trainer was friendly and patient, ensuring I understood everything before moving on. Thank you!
27/07/2026
5/5 Stars
Was really informative and Doug was extremely helpful and friendly. Answered all my questions. Feel like I learnt everything I wanted to and excited to take away to use these new skills into my job.
14/05/2026
5/5 Stars
A lot of new information and as someone who is really new to the industry, at times was a little overwhelming; however I found Doug really patient and understanding.
14/05/2026
5/5 Stars
Thank you very much for this course on Photoshop, I already knew a little bit about the application, but after this course, I feel much more confident in a lot of the areas in Photoshop, there were a lot of tools and shortcuts that I wasn't aware of. Now I feel confident enough in my knowledge to work on Company collateral.
14/05/2026
5/5 Stars
really friendly
02/04/2026
5/5 Stars
I found it very easy to follow Doug but I found it hard to write notes and practice the techniques too. I have lots to experiment with though at home and with colleagues at work
12/03/2026
5/5 Stars
The instructor was amazing- it helped that she had industry understanding and was able to tailor the course to all three of the participants to who all had different needs and uses of the program.
13/02/2026
5/5 Stars
Amazing.
12/02/2026
5/5 Stars
The overall experience was great, I'm very happy with and all the knew things I've learnt.
12/02/2026
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Digital Learning Materials 
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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