Photoshop course - Advanced
Live, advanced Photoshop class online or in-person
Advanced Photoshop course
This is the highest level of our Photoshop classes for those who want to become Photoshop power users. This course teaches you how to create complex composites with text and layer effects. Learn the seamless integration of effects and colors for realistic images, along with many advanced tips that are helpful for even the most experienced users.
What you learn in this live advanced Photoshop course
- Gain expert-level skills with color correction, painting and retouching
- Understand Smart Filters to add special effects to compositions
- Take advantage of some of the new AI features that have been added to Photoshop
- Create, add, and transform custom shapes and objects in your photos
- Transform advanced selections using channels and masks
- Automate repetitive tasks with Actions and Droplets
- Explore generative fill using artificial intelligence (AI) for Photoshop
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Ways to attend this Photoshop Course
- Live Online classes from your office or home as a regularly scheduled small group class.
- Live, in-person regularly scheduled Photoshop classes in Boston or Philadelphia with a live instructor in the same classroom.
- Private training customized to your specific needs delivered in-person or online. Call 781-376-6044 or complete the Private Photoshop Training form for more information.
- Corporate Photoshop Training for your group or team.
Why learn Photoshop at AGI
- Learn from the authors of more than 10 Photoshop books.
- Hands-on learning: Learn Photoshop using our proven methods to gain new skills quickly.
- Proven curriculum: We have delivered Photoshop training to thousands.
- Expert instructors: Our instructors are the best in class with Photoshop and are skilled educators.
- Small class sizes: Receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for Free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class at no cost.
- Learn using proven methods: We have been teaching Photoshop courses for 20 years
All Photoshop classes include
Free retakes
Detailed curriculum
Live instructor
Flexible rescheduling
Certificate of Completion
Reviews of our Photoshop course - Advanced
Photoshop course - Advanced - Introduction rating: 5 stars from 12 reviewers
"Kevin was great about applying the course to what I needed to know about Photoshop. Each lesson was beneficial to me and was clearly taught. He is clearly very knowledgeable when it comes to design and Photoshop. The class went by quickly but I did not feel overwhelmed with material. I am glad that is was hands on because it was helpful to practice each lesson as we covered new material." - Heather S
See all reviews for Photoshop classesSkills learned in this advanced Photoshop course
- Using advanced navigational features
- Taking advantage of Adobe Bridge
- Advanced selection techniques for selecting hair, fur, and other complex selections
- Use of the new AI features, including generative fill and retouching features
- The Pen tool: Beyond the primer
- Color correcting like a pro
- Creating compositions
- Creating special effects
- Advanced use of vector tools
- Creating images for the web and application design
- Automating Photoshop
- Using new AI tools in Photoshop
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This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs
Photoshop course - Advanced - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Advanced Photoshop class: Course topics
Module 1: Using advanced navigational features in Photoshop
- Speeding up your navigation process
- Navigational tips
- Dynamic zooming and panning
- Creating custom keyboard shortcuts
- Customizing your menu items
- Maximizing rulers, guides, and grids
- Customizing your panels
- Customizing workspaces
Module 2: Taking advantage of Photoshop's companion, Adobe Bridge
- Maximizing Adobe Bridge Workspaces
- Creating and locating metadata
- Creating a Metadata Template
- Searching and filtering your content
- Using Adobe Bridge for automation
- Batch renaming your files
Module 3: Advanced Photoshop selection techniques
- Building selection and transforming your selection
- Saving your selection as channels
- Refining your selection
- Going beyond the Magic Wand
- Crafting your selection with the Quick mask
Module 4: The Pen tool in Photoshop: Beyond the primer
- Precision creation of Pen paths
- Loading your path as a selection
- Creating a vector mask
- Using a Pen path to create a Smart filter selection
- Stroking a Pen path
- Defining a custom brush preset
- Applying your custom brush to the path
- Saving the image for other applications
Module 5: Color-correcting like a pro
- Understanding color
- Using the Histogram panel
- Choosing your color settings
- Importance of RGB vs. CMYK color modes
- Understanding Gamuts
- Defining highlight and shadow
- Adjusting the midtones
- Balancing the neutrals in an image
- Adding additional curve corrections
- Adding more variation to your curve adjustment
- Sharpening the image
- Painting your filter on your image
- Adjusting the blending of the filter
Module 6: Painting and retouching in Photoshop
- Content painting tools
- Retouching an image
- Using an adjustment layer
- Adding a vector mask
- Organizing your Layers panel
- Using the Clone Stamp tool
Module 7: Creating Photoshop compositions
- Using new AI tools to create layer masks and improved selections
- Applying Smart filters
- The Adaptive wide-angle filter
- Cloning buildings and other image areas
- Using a color look-up table
Module 8: Creating special effects in Photoshop
- The power of Smart Filters
- Using Camera Raw as a Smart Filter
- Adding Layer Style effects
- Adding interesting lighting effects
- Adding sunlight effects
- Creating a depth-of-field effect
- Adding text effects
- Adding Swash characters
Module 9: Advanced use of Photoshop's vector tools
- Taking advantage of vector objects
- Adding a mask
- Adding vector text
- Converting your text to a path
- Adding strokes, shadows, and other effects
- Using a custom shape
- Pasting vector objects from Illustrator
- Saving your file for use outside of Photoshop
Module 10: Creating images for the web and UX/UI design
- Optimizing graphics for on-screen presentation
- Adjusting the image size
- Choosing the best file format for your image
- Creating a transparency effect in a JPEG image
- Saving your settings
- Using the color table
- Creating animations
- Automatically exporting multiple files and formats
Module 11: Zipping it up with Photoshop's automation tools
- Creating your action
- Adding an image size and a save action
- Playing your action
- Editing your script to change settings
- Creating a droplet for quick automation
- Using the panorama feature in Photoshop
- Creating your keyboard shortcuts
- Using actions in button mode
Module 12: Using Photoshop for AI (artificial intelligence)
- Generating custom imagery using AI
- Creating prompts for imagery
Using artificial intelligence features
- Explore generative fill using Photoshop AI (artificial intelligence)
- Integrating AI into your workflow
The course topics serve as an outline. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Photoshop questions.
Custom and private Photoshop classes
This Photoshop course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Photoshop classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
Prerequisites for this Advanced Photoshop class:
We recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop application before starting the class. If you attend our classrooms, the software and computer are provided. If you attend the advanced Photoshop class online, you will need to purchase the software or obtain a trial version from the Adobe website.
Advanced Photoshop course materials
Participants in the advanced Photoshop class receive a comprehensive book developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems and are the authors of many Photoshop training books, including Advanced Photoshop Digital Classroom.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class you can repeat the Photoshop class at no additional cost for one year.
Advanced Photoshop course FAQ
Do I receive a Photoshop certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Photoshop class
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Photoshop questions answered in the class
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about using Photoshop.
Does this Photoshop class include job placement support
AGI provides job support only when Photoshop classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Photoshop class for Mac or Windows
Using a Mac or Windows computer, you can attend this Photoshop class. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.
Private Photoshop classes for Companies and Groups
This advanced Photoshop class is available as a private workshop for groups, companies and organizations. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant, or use our Photoshop class contact form.