Photoshop course - Intermediate
Live, intermediate Photoshop course, online or in-person
Intermediate Photoshop course
This two-day intermediate Photoshop class is the mid-level of our Photoshop classes and builds on the information covered in the introductory course. Learn to create complex selections and paths. Discover creative uses for Photoshop filters, and learn to use adjustment layers. Adobe Photoshop automation features are covered for working efficiently with repeated tasks, handling large batches of images, and speeding up production tasks through automation and buttons.
What you learn in this live, intermediate Photoshop course
- Use layers to combine images and text
- New AI features such as generative selections and fills
- Apply masks to create, edit, and preserve transparency
- Expand, move, replace and generate content using Photoshop artificial intelligence (AI) content aware
- Add layer styles and adjustment layers for editable styling
- Explore the Pen tool to create vector paths for both artwork and selections
- Incorporate Smart Objects for non-destructive editing
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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 Photoshop classes at AGI are the best option for you
- Hands-on learning: Learn Photoshop quickly with our proven teaching methods.
- Exceptional curriculum: AGI has delivered Photoshop training to thousands over 25 years.
- Expert instructors: Our instructors are Photoshop experts and 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.
All Photoshop classes include
Free retakes
Detailed curriculum
Live instructor
Flexible rescheduling
Certificate of Completion
Reviews of our Photoshop course - Intermediate
Photoshop course - Intermediate - Introduction rating: 5 stars from 35 reviewers
"Michael was awesome! There were only 3 of us in the class and we were able to ask questions. He handled the class professionally and was going and clear." - Courtney W
See all reviews for Photoshop classesSkills learned in the intermediate Photoshop class
- Advanced navigation techniques
- Learn Photoshop layers used for sophisticated composition techniques
- Mastering Photoshop AI and content-aware tools
- Learn to remove backgrounds and create layered compositions
- Take Photoshop layers to the next level with adjustment layers and styles
- Learn Photoshop's smart objects
- Discover how to master the Pen tool for better selections and artwork
- Create images for web and video using Adobe Photoshop
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This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs
Photoshop course - Intermediate - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Intermediate Photoshop class: Course topics
Module 1: Photoshop workspace efficiencies and key concepts
- Efficiently navigating the Photoshop workspace
- Managing panels and tools
- Navigational shortcuts
- Setting up and saving workspaces
Module 2: Taking Photoshop layers to the next level
- Using keyboard shortcuts when working with layers
- Using masks in a layer
- Preserving transparencies
- Creating advanced compositions with layers
- Using and editing layer masks
- Cloning layers
- Aligning and distributing layers
- Applying effects to layers
Module 3: Using AI generative and content-aware tools for Photoshop retouching
- Preparing to use content-aware tools by adding image area
- Using on-screen rulers with content-aware tools
- Converting the background into a layer
- Scaling background layers
- Using AI generative and content-aware tools to fill selections or expand or change images
Module 4: Removing backgrounds to create layered compositions
- Understanding document settings
- Viewing an image’s size and resolution
- Combining the images
- Using Duplicate to move a layer
- Dragging and dropping to copy one image to another
- Transforming and editing combined images
- Changing the size of a layer
- Removing a background
- Creating a vector mask
- Starting your pen path
- Using the Quick Selection tool
- Refining a selection
- Using layer styles
- Grouping layers
Module 5: Using layer styles and adjustment layers in Photoshop
- Making color changes using adjustment layers
- Painting on the adjustment layer mask
- Adjusting the Hue/Saturation layer
- Adding a pattern fill layer
- Defining the pattern
- Applying the pattern
- Using the black-and-white adjustment layer
- Adding a tint to an image
- Applying a gradient to the adjustment layer
- Creating and using layer styles
- Creating a text layer
- Applying the Outer Glow layer style
- Applying the Bevel and Emboss layer style
- Changing fill opacity
- Saving styles to use later
Module 6: Using the Photoshop Pen tool for selections and artwork
- Understanding the modes of the Pen tool
- Adding and deleting anchor points
- Working with curved paths
- Changing anchor points
- Selecting paths
- Creating straight lines
- Creating curved paths
- Drawing hinged curves
- Creating selections with the Pen tool
- Starting paths
- Saving Photoshop paths
- Turning paths into selections
- Turning paths into a vector mask
- Using a path to adjust color
Module 7: Using Smart Objects in Photoshop
- Creating a composition using Smart Objects
- Opening an image as a Smart Object
- Converting a layer to a Smart Object
- Placing a Smart Object
- Editing a Smart Object
- Editing the contents of a Smart Object
- Modifying multiple Smart Object layers
- Replacing the contents of a Smart Object layer
- Working with Smart Filters
- Modifying a Smart Filter
- Creating multiple Smart Objects
- Working with Illustrator files
Module 8: Photoshop tools for creating Web, Video, and Interactive images
- Changing units of measurement for online images
- Creating slices for web images
- Selecting and combining image slices
- Applying attributes to image slices
- Saving images from Photoshop for the web
- Exporting images from Photoshop for use in digital video
- Creating animations in Photoshop
- Working in Frame mode
- Saving an animated GIF from Photoshop
- Creating animation for HD video
- Working in Photoshop's Timeline mode
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.
Intermediate Photoshop Class: Prerequisites
This class requires knowledge of all topics covered in the introduction to Photoshop class. We recommend that you have access to the Adobe Photoshop application before starting the intermediate Photoshop class. This is essential if you are attending the Photoshop class onine. You can purchase it or obtain a trial version from the Adobe website. A computer with Photoshop is provided for courses in our classroom training centers.
Exceptional Photoshop course curriculum
You will receive a copy of the full-color Photoshop Digital Classroom book created by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. Our instructors have created many of the official Photoshop training guides and books for Adobe Systems. This best-selling book is widely used worldwide to teach Photoshop, and you learn directly from the experts using American Graphics Institute's proprietary curriculum.
This course is also included in the series of Photoshop certification training courses we offer.
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.
Custom and private Photoshop class
The intermediate Photoshop class is also available as a private course for groups, companies and organizations. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant, or contact us.
Who benefits from the introductory Photoshop course
Anyone who needs to work with digital images, create marketing materials, or create creative content for their work, whether online or in print. Common roles in this course include marketing professionals, graphic designers, UX / UI designers, photographers, and sales professionals.
Photoshop class FAQ
Do I receive a certificate from the Photoshop course?
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 how you will be using Photoshop.
Does this Photoshop class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when 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?
You can attend this class using a Mac or Windows computer. 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.
Jobs that use Photoshop
Photoshop is useful in many jobs and careers, including Graphic Designer, Multimedia Designer, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Professional, Social Media Manager, and Sales Professional.
Become a graphic designer by learning Photoshop
Learning Photoshop is one of the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Graphic designers use Photoshop regularly to edit, enhance, and combine images used in print, online, and in video. The average salary for a graphic designer is $53,100 per year based upon information from career surveys conducted by indeed.com and glassdoor.com.