Adobe Photoshop Level I
Training Classes
AGI instructors are certified Adobe Photoshop Experts and authors of several books on Photoshop. When you take an Adobe Photoshop training class from AGI, you learn from the best instructors. These Adobe Photoshop training classes are available at our New York City, Boston, Orlando, or Philadelphia locations. Or this Photoshop training class can be taught on-site at your location. Choose a class from the list at the right to get starting learning Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop Training Class - Level I
- Photoshop Training Module 1: Getting to Know the Adobe Photoshop Workspace
- Opening an existing Photoshop document in Adobe Bridge and Mini Bridge
- Discovering the Photoshop Tools panel
- Accessing Photoshop Tools and their options
- Hidden Photoshop tools
- Navigating the Photoshop image area
- Using Photoshop’s tabbed windows
- Maximizing Photoshop productivity with screen modes
- Using Photoshop’s panel system
- Customizing your Photoshop Workspace
- Photoshop Training Module 2: Using Adobe Bridge
- Navigating through Adobe Bridge
- Using folders in Adobe Bridge
- Making a Favorite
- Creating and locating metadata
- Using keywords
- Creating a Metadata Template in Adobe Bridge
- Opening a file from Adobe Bridge
- Searching for files using Adobe Bridge
- Using the Adobe Bridge Filter panel
- Saving a Collection in Adobe Bridge
- Automation tools in Adobe Bridge
- Batch renaming your files
- Automated tools for Adobe Photoshop:
- Web Photo Gallery
- Saving or uploading your Web Gallery
- Automated tools for Photoshop: PDF contact sheet
- Changing the view
- Photoshop Training Module 3: Basics of Working with Adobe Photoshop
- Understanding a Photoshop document’s settings
- Viewing and adjusting a Photoshop image’s size and resolution
- Combining images in Adobe Photoshop
- Using Copy and Paste
- Dragging and dropping to copy an image
- Transforming and editing combined images in Adobe Photoshop
- Changing the size of a placed image in Photoshop
- Removing a background
- Understanding the stacking order of Photoshop layers
- Refining the edges of copied images
- Adding text in Adobe Photoshop
- Saving files and understanding file formats
- Saving for print and Web using Adobe Photoshop
- Changing the color settings in Adobe Photoshop
- Saving a Photoshop PDF file
- Photoshop Training Module 4: Making the Best Selections using Adobe Photoshop
- The importance of a good selection
- Using the Photoshop Marquee tools
- Creating a square selection
- Creating a selection from a center point
- Changing a selection into a layer
- Working with the Magic Wand tool
- The Lasso tool
- Adding to and subtracting from selections in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Quick Selection tool
- Understanding the Refine
- Selection Edge feature
- Making difficult selections with the Refine Edge feature in Adobe Photoshop
- Using Quick Mask
- Saving Photoshop selections
- Copying and pasting a selection
- Using the Pen tool for selections
- Using the Pen tool to select an area of an image
- Converting a path to a selection
- Photoshop Training Module 5: Painting and Retouching in Adobe Photoshop
- Setting up your Photoshop color settings
- Photoshop color primer
- Understanding color gamuts and color models
- The RGB color model
- The CMYK color model
- Working in the RGB mode
- Editing color settings
- Selecting colors in Adobe Photoshop
- Painting in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Color panel
- Using the Brush tool
- Changing opacity
- Using the Airbrush feature
- Using the new Bristle brushes in Adobe Photoshop
- Applying color to an image
- Changing Photoshop blending modes
- The Eyedropper tool
- Retouching images in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Clone Stamp tool
- The History panel
- The Spot Healing Brush
- The Healing Brush
- Using the content-aware feature for retouching in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Patch tool
- Using the Clone Source panel
- Cloning from another source
- Photoshop Training Module 6: Creating a Good Image in Adobe Photoshop
- Choosing your color settings in Adobe Photoshop
- Why you should work in RGB
- Reading the histogram in Adobe Photoshop
- Making the Curve adjustment
- Defining the highlight and shadow
- Locating the White and Black Point
- Inputting the white and black point values
- Adjusting the midtones
- Setting the neutral
- Sharpening your image
- Comparing your image with the original
- Taking care of red eye
- Using the Camera Raw plug-in
- Using Camera Raw controls
- Saving a DNG file
- Reopening a DNG file
- Photoshop Training Module 7: Getting to Know Layers
- Discovering Photoshop layers
- Using the Photoshop Layers panel
- Getting a handle on layers
- Naming Photoshop layers
- Selecting layers
- Tips for selecting layers
- Moving layers
- Changing the visibility of a layer
- Using masks in a layer
- Preserve transparency
- Creating a composition in Adobe Photoshop
- Moving images in from other documents
- Creating a layer mask
- Editing the layer mask
- Cloning layers
- Aligning and distributing layers
- Applying filters to layers
- Creating a type layer
- Applying a layer style
- Creating a clipping mask
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I
Topics Covered
This two-day (or four-evening) Adobe Photoshop training class is recommended for all levels of Photoshop users. The core materials for tool usage and color correction are discussed. In this Photoshop training class you will also learn how to create and retouch digital images. Advanced users who have had no formal color training will also benefit greatly from this course. Many tips and tricks to help increase productivity are covered. Updated for CS4.
The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level I training course includes a copy of AGI's own Photoshop CS4 Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Photoshop training class.
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I Overview
This two-day course is highly recommended for all levels of Photoshop users. How to properly use Photoshop’s toolset and how to correct images are covered as is an introduction to professional imaging workflow. Advanced users who have no formal training will greatly benefit from this course.Tips and tricks using keyboard shortcuts and other techniques are covered throughout the class.
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I Prerequisites
We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop CS4 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems.
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| Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Month | Day | Time |
| Online | August | 12-13 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Orlando | August | 17-18 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Boston, New York City, Philadelphia | August | 18-19 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Online | September | 2-3 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Boston, New York City (evenings) | September | 7, 9, 14, 16 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Boston, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia | September | 15-16 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Online | October | 11-12 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Boston, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia | October | 18-19 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Online | November | 18-19 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Boston, New York City (evenings) | November | 16, 18, 23, 25 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Boston, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia | November | 22-23 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Online | December | 6-7 | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Conshohocken), Orlando, and London. Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I is also offered in Chicago as a custom training class.
Esta clase está disponible en Español en nuestra oficina de Orlando o en sitio: This Adobe training class is available in Spanish in Orlando or on-site.
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Level I: Course Rate $695.00
Take Adobe Photoshop Level I & II training classes for $1,295.00
Take Adobe Photoshop Level I, II & III training classes for $1,795.00
Register for any two classes together and receive a $100 discount on the registration fees. Enter Bundle2 in the discount code when registering on-line. Register for any three classes and receive a $200 discount. Enter Bundle3 in the discount code when registering on-line.
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Private or custom Adobe Photoshop Training
AGI offers customized Adobe Photoshop training at your office or at our locations. Whether you need introductory Adobe Photoshop training or advanced training, our Adobe Certified Expert instructors are available for all of your Adobe Photoshop training needs.
- - Contact AGI to learn more about our Adobe Photoshop training classes. Contact Form
- - Contact AGI to arrange a private Adobe Photoshop training class. Private Training Request Form
- - Call AGI at (800) 851-9237 or 781 376 6044 to talk with a representative about our Adobe Photoshop training courses
Adobe Photoshop Training Class Locations
AGI offers regularly scheduled and private Photoshop classes at our training centers. Adobe Photoshop Training in or near Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando, and London, England. Visit our Photoshop training class locations pages.
- Boston Photoshop Training
- New York, NY Photoshop Training
- Philadelphia Photoshop Training
- Orlando Photoshop Training
- Chicago Photoshop Training
- London Photoshop Training
About AGI's Photoshop Training
AGI’s team of instructors have been teaching Photoshop for more than a decade. They’ve written some of the best-selling books on Photoshop, and have trained some of the biggest magazines, newspapers, and catalog publishers on how to get the best images and create desired effects. Adobe’s has called upon our team of experts to help train their employees—so you can be confident that you are learning from the best when you take a class with AGI or hire AGI to train your group.
- Learn more about AGI's CS4 Training Expertise (pdf)
- See AGI's Jennifer Smith explain new features in this Adobe Photoshop CS4 Training video
- Review a chapter of the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Training book authored by AGI instructors
- Request information for private or custom Adobe Photoshop Training classes
- Learn more about AGI's CS4 Training Expertise
- Review a sample of our Photoshop training content with this Photoshop tutorial.
Additional Resources for Learning Photoshop
Dynamic Learning:
Photoshop CS5

AGI Instructors are the authors of the Adobe Photoshop CS5 Digital Classroom book.
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Digital Classroom

AGI Instructors are the authors of the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Digital Classroom book.
Adobe Photoshop CS5

You can purchase the Adobe Photoshop software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.
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