Course Information

Introduction

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for creating and editing digital images for print, web, and social media. This introductory course provides a practical foundation in the tools and techniques used to edit photographs, create graphics, and prepare professional visual content. Participants develop confidence through hands-on exercises using real design projects.

This five-day course introduces the Photoshop workspace, image editing, layers, selections, colour correction, text, and exporting techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce professional-quality images, marketing materials, and digital graphics while following efficient and organised design workflows.

Objectives

1. Navigate the Adobe Photoshop workspace confidently and use the essential tools for image editing and graphic design.
2. Edit and enhance photographs using cropping, retouching, colour correction, and adjustment techniques.
3. Create layered designs using selections, masks, text, shapes, and blending options.
4. Prepare images for print, websites, and social media by selecting appropriate formats, resolutions, and export settings.
5. Apply professional design workflows that improve efficiency, maintain image quality, and support consistent visual communication.

Who Should Attend?

1. Marketing and Communications Professionals creating promotional materials and digital content.
2. Graphic Design Beginners seeking practical Adobe Photoshop skills.
3. Administrative and Office Staff responsible for preparing visual documents and presentations.
4. Social Media and Digital Marketing Coordinators producing online graphics and campaigns.
5. Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Content Creators who design marketing materials for their organisations.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.