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Adobe Photoshop Essentials

- This is an authorised Adobe course, a preparation course for the Adobe Photoshop ACA Exam Certification.

Welcome to the Adobe Photoshop Essentials course.

 

Adobe Photoshop Essentials will assist to make Photoshop understandable and useable. You won't find a technical explanation of every option for every tool in every situation, but rather a concise explanation of those parts of Photoshop you're most likely to need. This course will teach you the basics of Photoshop such as how to work with images, layers, filters and more.

 

 

Features & Benefits

  • This is a preparation course for the Adobe Photoshop ACA Exam Certification.
  • Complete both levels of Photoshop training as part of your preparation to write the internationally recognized Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam.
  • Learners will gain confidence to take certification exams as proof of their skill set.
  • An additional fee is payable for exam vouchers.
  • Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually. Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere. (Read More) 

         

  • Attendees will learn practical skills which can be applied in the work environment.
  • Earn your own income by becoming a Web Designer or Graphic Designer.

Outcomes & Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will have acquired these skills

  • Opening images
  • The Photoshop work area
  • Document navigation techniques such as Zooming and Panning
  • Undo commands
  • Saving your work
  • Resizing images
  • Image resolution
  • Cropping and straightening an image
  • The Photoshop canvas and how to expand it
  • Understanding layers
  • Layer basics
  • Resizing layers
  • Adding images to a layered design
  • Unlock the Background layer
  • Adjust brightness and contrast
  • Adjust colour vibrance
  • Adjust hue and saturation
  • Create Adjustment Layers
  • Unlock the Background layer
  • Learn selection basics
  • Learn about the Lasso and Quick Selection tools
  • Fine-tune a selection
  • Remove small objects
  • Copy an object using the Clone Stamp tool
  • Remove Large Objects
  • Work with brushes
  • Use foreground and background colours
  • Choose a colour
  • Add text
  • Edit text
  • Create a graphic shape
  • Add a built-in custom shape
  • Add texture to an image
  • Add an object to an image using a Layer Mask
  • Replace a background using a Layer Mask
  • Browse the Filter Gallery
  • Apply a blur filter using Smart Filters
  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    In Class/Virtual Class, Hybrid Learning (Learn More)
    • 2 Days (08:30 – 16:00) Classes are presented via our Hybrid Learning allowing learners the flexibility to attend on-campus or in the comfort of their home or workplace.
    Online , Mentored Learning (Learn More)
    • 12 Months Self-paced, access anytime, anywhere via our myWay Learning Platform. 
  • Course Prerequisites

    • Delegates should have a working knowledge of basic computer literacy

Our Delivery Methods

Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.

Instructor-Led Classes

Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.

Online Mentored Learning

Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.

Part Time Mentored Learning

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Each Hybrid delivery method is described in the section below.

#AnywhereAnytime

Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind

Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility

A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.

 

In Class or Virtual Class Based Learning

A technology mediated delivery method allowing campus based class or virtual class attendance, or a combination of both. Classes can be in the form of lecture based or mentored based.

 

Mentored Online Learning

A technology mediated, self paced online delivery method with personal mentorship.

What you get

On completion the learner will earn:

 

Note: All certificates are electronically issued.

Student Testimonials

Important Notes

  • Learners to arrive at the training venue from 08:00 in preparation for 08:30 starting time 
  • Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order. 
  • For full day, on-campus courses, Learnfast will supply you with a computer to use for training (if applicable),& tea/coffee and a full lunch. Catering is not included for On-Site training and laptops are available for hire at an additional cost if required. 
  • Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via email at least 5-10 working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees will be retained for no shows. 
  • Virtual learners are required to have a stable internet connection & a working headset available for sound purposes.  
  • Learners who use their own laptops are fully responsible to ensure that administration rights, software installations, etc. are working sufficiently prior to training. 
  • Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes. 
  • Learnfast is not responsible for costs associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients. 
 
 

Module 1: Getting started

  • Topic A: Image copyrights
  • Topic B: Digital images
  • Topic C: The Photoshop environment
  • Topic D: Getting help


Module 2: Working with image selections

  • Topic A: Selection techniques
  • Topic B: Modifying selection


Module 3: Working with layers

  • Topic A: Creating layers
  • Topic B: Modifying layers
  • Topic C: Using type layers
  • Topic D: Using layer effects


Module 4: Adjusting images

  • Topic A: Image modes
  • Topic B: Hue and saturation adjustments
  • Topic C: Levels adjustments


Module 5: Retouching images

  • Topic A: Repairing image defects
  • Topic B: Removing image areas
  • Topic C: Painting Topic D: Using filters


Module 6: Resizing images

  • Topic A: Image resolution
  • Topic B: Image canvas size


Module 7: Preparing finished images

  • Topic A: Image for Web use
  • Topic B: Image for print use
  • Topic C: Printing images
  • Topic D: Importing images
  • Campus
    Start Date
    End Date
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  • 01 July 2024
    02 July 2024
    Full Time
  • 19 September 2024
    20 September 2024
    Full Time
  • 13 November 2024
    14 November 2024
    Full Time
  • Campus
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  • 01 July 2024
    02 July 2024
    Correspondence
  • 19 September 2024
    20 September 2024
    Correspondence
  • 13 November 2024
    14 November 2024
    Correspondence
  • Campus
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    Type
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  • 01 July 2024
    02 July 2024
    Full Time
  • 19 September 2024
    20 September 2024
    Full Time
  • 13 November 2024
    14 November 2024
    Full Time

By completing the below online booking, a booking confirmation will be sent out and an invoice will be generated. A place will be reserved on this course and you are expected to attend. If you require a quote first please contact Learnfast offices and speak to a sales consultant.

Adobe Photoshop Essentials





  1. By booking for this course, an invoice will be generated and you will be liable for the payment of this invoice. If you require a quote, please contact The CAD Corporation Offices.
  2. After the generation of the invoice a training confirmation will be emailed using the details provided above.
  3. The CAD Corporation retains the rights to change this calendar without any notification.
  4. Tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
  5. All university students will receive a 10% discount for cash payments.
  6. The minimum notice of cancellation is 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. If you fail to do so the full amount is payable.
  7. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.

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