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Photoshop Courses

Photoshop courses can help you learn photo editing, graphic design basics, digital painting, and creating stunning visual effects. You can build skills in layer management, color correction, and typography, along with techniques for retouching and compositing images. Many courses introduce tools like brushes, filters, and adjustment layers, showing how these features enhance your creative projects and streamline your workflow.


Popular Photoshop Courses and Certifications


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    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Editing, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    How to create a high-quality flyer in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Typography, Color Matching, File Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Microsoft Windows, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Photography, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Understanding Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Graphic Design, File Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    How to edit photos for Social media with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Photography, User Accounts, Dashboard, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular photoshop courses

  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • How to create a high-quality flyer in Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Understanding Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • How to edit photos for Social media with Canva: Coursera
  • 3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle: Coursera

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Frequently Asked Questions about Photoshop

Browse the Photoshop courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
  • Image Editing: Adobe
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare
  • Graphic Design: Adobe‎

While Photoshop does not offer its full Professional Certificates, Specializations, or courses for free, there are two ways to ensure you have selected the best topic and program to meet your goal.

  • Preview the first module of many Photoshop courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate from Photoshop, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

If you want to use Photoshop for photo editing, graphic design, or digital art, having a clear goal can guide your learning. Regular practice with the software, exploring its tools and features, enhances your skills. Join communities like Adobe forums or Reddit’s r/photoshop for tips and feedback. Work on real projects such as editing photos or creating original designs. Coursera offers Graphic Design Specialization by California Institute of the Arts that includes comprehensive training in Photoshop.‎

While anyone can learn Photoshop, it helps to have basic computer skills so you'll better understand how to implement what you learn to do with the software. A background or interest in graphic design or digital art can also be helpful, as can a background in web design. Any sort of artistic or creative experience involving photos or graphics, whether it's a hobby or a career, may be beneficial when learning and using Photoshop. This could include experience in anything from photography to fashion design and visual effects to advertising.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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