Whether you're new to Adobe Photoshop or looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you through the core workflows that power modern image editing — right from your browser. Photoshop Foundations is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you build confidence with Photoshop on the web. Across three short, hands-on modules, you'll explore the Photoshop interface; practice essential editing techniques; and develop the skills to organize, enhance, and export images with creative control. From setting up an Adobe Creative Cloud account to mastering selections, adjustments, and nondestructive workflows, this course provides a complete introduction to modern image editing.
Adobe Photoshop Foundations
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Navigate the Photoshop web interface and apply core editing techniques using layers and adjustments.
Use selection tools and adjustment layers to enhance images non-destructively.
Organize and export images using best practices for quality and creative control.
Apply sharpening and finishing techniques to prepare images for different platforms.
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September 2025
Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
This beginner-friendly module introduces you to Adobe Photoshop on the web. Through short, hands-on tutorials, you'll explore the Photoshop interface, understand how layer-based editing works, and gain confidence using essential tools for selections, adjustments, and image export. Whether you're brand new to Photoshop or returning to refresh your skills, this course will help you build a strong creative foundation—right in your browser.
What's included
5 readings1 assignment1 plugin
This module introduces you to essential editing techniques in Photoshop on the web. You'll explore how to make precise selections, apply nondestructive adjustments, and enhance images with confidence.
What's included
4 videos4 readings1 assignment1 plugin
In this module, you'll refine your editing workflow by organizing layers, applying finishing touches, and exporting images in the right formats for different use cases. You'll also explore how generative AI features in Photoshop on the web can accelerate creative tasks, enhance visual storytelling, and support nondestructive editing. By combining traditional techniques with AI-powered tools, you'll gain more flexibility and control in your final outputs.
What's included
5 videos4 readings1 assignment1 plugin
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