Course Curriculum

Course Introduction 00:01:00
How to open Photoshop 00:01:00
Photoshop Interface Overview 00:03:00
How to open images in Photoshop 00:02:00
How to Straighten our Photo 00:05:00
How to Crop our Photo 00:07:00
The 3 Color Dimensions 00:02:00
Introduction to Layers in Photoshop 00:04:00
Enhancing Colors in our Photo 00:10:00
Color Correcting a Portrait 00:02:00
Understanding and Using Layer Masks 00:18:00
Color Grading Our Photo 00:11:00
Saving Our Final Image 00:06:00
Setting Up Your document 00:05:00
Adding Your Image 00:04:00
Adding Shapes 00:04:00
Adding Text 00:13:00
Saving Your Final Design 00:01:00

Adobe Photoshop CC Course Overview

The Adobe Photoshop CC course is an ideal starting point for anyone who finds photo editing confusing. Designed for complete beginners, it removes the complexity and teaches you how to edit your first photograph confidently.

You’ll learn Adobe Photoshop CC step by step, covering the workspace, menus, essential tools, layers, masks and colour correction. This practical Adobe Photoshop CC for photographers course requires no previous editing experience.

By the end of the Adobe Photoshop CC course, you’ll be able to crop, retouch, enhance and export photographs while applying practical, non-destructive editing techniques.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this Photoshop course for photographers, you will be able to:

  • Navigate the Adobe Photoshop CC workspace
  • Identify and use essential Photoshop tools
  • Open, straighten, crop and resize photographs
  • Adjust brightness, colour and contrast
  • Use layers to make non-destructive edits
  • Apply layer masks to control adjustments
  • Remove blemishes and unwanted image elements
  • Retouch and colour-correct portrait photographs
  • Save and export images in suitable formats
  • Edit a complete photograph from beginning to end

What You’ll Gain

  • Photoshop interface knowledge
    Explore the Adobe Photoshop CC workspace, menus and essential tools so you can navigate the software confidently.
  • Image preparation skills
    Learn how to open, straighten, crop and resize photographs before beginning detailed editing work.
  • An understanding of colour and lighting
    Explore how colour, brightness and contrast affect an image and learn how to make balanced adjustments.
  • Practical layer skills
    Understand how Photoshop layers separate different elements and support flexible, non-destructive editing.
  • Layer masking techniques
    Use layer masks to control where adjustments appear without permanently changing the original photograph.
  • Colour-correction skills
    Learn how to correct colours in portrait photographs and create more natural, balanced results.
  • Photo retouching and colour grading
    Apply retouching and colour-grading techniques to create cleaner, more polished images.
  • Image-exporting knowledge
    Save and export finished photographs in appropriate formats for online sharing, portfolios or professional use.
  • A practical design project
    Apply your Photoshop skills by combining photographs, shapes and text in a complete creative project.
  • A CPD-accredited certificate
    Earn a free digital course-completion certificate after successfully completing this CPD-accredited Photoshop course. Use it to demonstrate your training and strengthen your professional profile.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the How To Edit Your First Photo in Adobe Photoshop CC course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

Who is this course for?

This CPD-accredited Photoshop course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Photoshop photo editing course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Adobe Photoshop photo editing course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Paths in Adobe Photoshop and Photo Editing

Completing this Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers course can support your development towards the following roles:

  • Graphic Designer

    Creates branding, promotional materials and digital content using Photoshop and other creative design tools.

    Average salary: Approximately £30,500 per year

  • Photo Editor

    Selects, retouches and enhances photographs for publications, websites and marketing campaigns.

    Average salary: Approximately £26,600 per year

  • Photo Retoucher

    Corrects details such as skin tone, colour, lighting and unwanted elements in fashion, product and portrait photography.

    Average salary: Approximately £29,000 to £31,000 per year

  • Photographer

    Captures and edits photographs for events, products, portraits, publications and digital media.

    Average salary: Approximately £28,000 per year

  • Digital Content Designer

    Produces photographs and graphics for social media, ecommerce websites and digital marketing campaigns.

    Average salary: Approximately £28,000 to £35,000 per year

  • UI or Visual Designer

    Uses Photoshop alongside other design tools to create website graphics, application visuals, mock-ups and branded interface elements.

    Average salary: Approximately £35,000 to £45,000 per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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