Adobe
Photoshop Introduction
Learn to edit photographs, build graphics and work with layers, masks and text in Adobe Photoshop. Ideal for beginners.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Introduction level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Thu 23 – Fri 24 July 2026
Live Online
£395£485
Mon 10 – Tue 11 August 2026
Classroom
£465£485
Mon 24 – Tue 25 August 2026
Live Online
£485
Tue 8 – Wed 9 September 2026
Classroom
£485
Wed 23 – Thu 24 September 2026
Live Online
£485
Thu 8 – Fri 9 October 2026
Classroom
£485
Mon 9 – Tue 10 November 2026
Classroom
£485
Mon 23 – Tue 24 November 2026
Live Online
£485
Tue 8 – Wed 9 December 2026
Classroom
£485
Tue 22 – Wed 23 December 2026
Live Online
£485
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Who this course is for
This course is for beginners with little or no experience in Photoshop who work in creative, marketing or administrative roles and want to build a solid foundation in editing images, creating graphics and preparing visual content for print or digital use.
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed.
What you'll learn
Understanding image basics in Photoshop, enabling you to work confidently with different file formats, resolutions and colour modes.
How to navigate the Photoshop interface and use essential tools, empowering you to streamline your workflow and boost productivity.
Learning a variety of selection techniques, helping you isolate, edit and enhance specific areas of your images with precision.
How to move, crop and transform images, enabling you to adjust compositions and perspectives for professional-quality results.
Exploring layer management and blend modes, helping you organise complex projects and create visually dynamic compositions with ease.
How to use brushes, gradients and erasers, empowering you to add creative effects and refine your artwork with control.
Mastering retouching tools and generative features, enabling you to remove imperfections and enhance images for client-ready presentations.
How to save, export and manage Photoshop files, helping you deliver projects efficiently and collaborate more effectively in your professional role.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Image Basics
- Image size, Canvas size, Pixels, Resolution
- Image types - Bitmap, Greyscale, RGB, CMYK
- File formats - PSD, JPEG, GIF, PNG
Interface and Navigation
- Workspaces
- Tools and panels
- The control bar for tool options
- Keyboard shortcuts
Layers
- Basic layer behaviour - adding, deleting, moving, duplicating, merging, flattening, opacity
- Blend modes
- Layer groups
Moving and Transforming
- Cropping, Straighten, Ratios, Generative Expand
- Perspective Crop
- Using Edit >Transform for Rotate, Scale, Skew, Flip and Perspective
- Using Free Transform
Selection Techniques
- Creating selections via various tools
- Marquee tools
- Lasso, Polygon, Magnetic
- Adding to and subtracting from selections
- Expand and contract selection
- Feathering
- Object Select, Quick Select, Subject Select
- Quick Mask
Brushes and Erasers
- Brush size and hardness
- Foreground and background colour
- The colour picker
- Paint Bucket
- Gradients
- Eraser tool
Retouching tools
- Spot Healing brush
- Remove tool
- Patch tool
- Content Aware move
- Content Aware scale
- Clone tool
- Pattern tool
- Creating custom patterns
- Generative fill
- Blur, Sharpen and Smudge
- Dodge, Burn and Saturate
Filters
- Dust and Scratches
- Filter gallery
Vectors
- Shapes as layers, paths and pixels
- Properties
- Custom shapes
- Import custom shapes
Text
- Adding and editing text
- Adjusting text appearance - font, size, colour
- Match font
- Paragraph and Character Panels
- Layer Styles
History
- History panel vs. Edit Undo
- History brush
Colour Basics
- RGB and CMYK - addictive and subtractive colour
- The colour wheel and gamut
- Colour settings
- Photoshop CMYK preview mode
Miscellaneous
- Guides and grid
- Alignment
- Fill and stroke
- Basic principles of masking
Saving and Exporting
- Export and Export As
- Exporting layers
- Save a Copy
- Save as Photoshop PDF
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this Photoshop Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Photoshop or have been using Photoshop for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of Photoshop.
How is the content taught throughout the Photoshop Introduction course?
Our Photoshop Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Photoshop throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the Photoshop Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Photoshop Introduction course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Photoshop Introduction public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
What support is available after I attend the Photoshop Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Photoshop Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Photoshop Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Photoshop Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Reviews
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.
Quadrotech — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.
Clarks International — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent. Poor communication and organisation between transmedia and QA meant my course was cancelled twice. I hope you improve this relationship. To be honest I would prefer to book direct through you next time, avoiding QA.
Deborah M — June 2026
The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.
Salesforce — May 2026
I thought the course and the location were perfect
MOD — May 2026
Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.
Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026
I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. From start booking to training Transmedia are brilliant to work with. Happy to answer all questions ahead of booking to help make sure you're on the right course (thank you Jo). The training itself is very thorough and the instructor, (Lee in my case) was happy to stop and go through any parts that were a struggle during the course.
Reach plc — May 2026
Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.
Wren Kitchens — May 2026
Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.
NVIDIA — May 2026
I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.
Delegate — May 2026
Great tutor well worth the money will definitely keeping in contact and very recommended
Workplace Options — May 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP — May 2026
Great course! Instructor went at a good pace and broke down complex functions into simple steps.
Adam W — May 2026
Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.
The White Company — May 2026
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