Adobe Photoshop CC Fundamentals and Essentials Training Course

Module 1: Interface & Layer Fundamentals

45 minutes

• Topics: Photoshop CC workspace, panels, layer hierarchy, and file management

• Hands-on: Set up a custom workspace and organize a multi-layer document with named groups

Module 2: Color & Adjustment Tools

1 hour

• Topics: Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, Color Balance, Black & White conversion

• Hands-on: Perform color corrections on a sample photo and compare before/after results

Module 3: Selections, Masking & Retouching

1 hour 15 minutes

• Topics: Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, Refine Edge, Layer Masks, Healing Brush, Clone Stamp

• Hands-on: Isolate a subject with refined edges and retouch skin blemishes seamlessly

Module 4: Shapes, Text & Vector Elements

1 hour

• Topics: Shape layers, Custom Shapes, Type tool, Type on a path, vector masks

• Hands-on: Design a simple logo combining vector shapes and styled text

Module 5: Styles & Effects

1 hour

• Topics: Layer Styles (Gradient Overlay, Stroke, Bevel & Emboss, Drop Shadow), Blending Modes

• Hands-on: Create a 3D-looking button graphic by applying and tweaking multiple layer styles

Module 6: Filters & Transformations

1 hour

• Topics: Smart Filters, Gaussian Blur, Liquify, Warp, Puppet Warp, Perspective Transform

• Hands-on: Apply a blur effect and create a surreal composition using Warp and Liquify

Module 7: Brushes, Export & Workflow Tips

1 hour

• Topics: Brush presets, Smart Objects, Slice & Export, Batch automation with Actions

• Hands-on: Paint custom brush strokes, convert layers to smart objects, and export web-optimized slices

Module 8: Advanced Tools & Monetization Strategies

1 hour

• Topics: Content-Aware Move/Fill, Camera Raw filter, Actions panel, creating and saving presets

• Hands-on: Rebuild a scene with Content-Aware tools and record an Action for repetitive edits

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