Adobe Photoshop Foundations

This course is part of Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI Specialization

Instructor: Adobe

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Navigate the Photoshop web interface and apply core editing techniques using layers and adjustments.
Use selection tools and adjustment layers to enhance images non-destructively.
Organize and export images using best practices for quality and creative control.
Apply sharpening and finishing techniques to prepare images for different platforms.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

Whether you're new to Adobe Photoshop or looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you through the core workflows that power modern image editing — right from your browser. Photoshop Foundations is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you build confidence with Photoshop on the web. Across three short, hands-on modules, you'll explore the Photoshop interface; practice essential editing techniques; and develop the skills to organize, enhance, and export images with creative control. From setting up an Adobe Creative Cloud account to mastering selections, adjustments, and nondestructive workflows, this course provides a complete introduction to modern image editing.

This beginner-friendly module introduces you to Adobe Photoshop on the web. Through short, hands-on tutorials, you'll explore the Photoshop interface, understand how layer-based editing works, and gain confidence using essential tools for selections, adjustments, and image export. Whether you're brand new to Photoshop or returning to refresh your skills, this course will help you build a strong creative foundation—right in your browser.

What's included

5 readings1 assignment1 plugin

This module introduces you to essential editing techniques in Photoshop on the web. You'll explore how to make precise selections, apply nondestructive adjustments, and enhance images with confidence.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment1 plugin

4 videos Total 14 minutes

How to crop a photo 4 minutes
Get to know the adjustments 3 minutes
Edit part of a photo with the Adjustment Brush tool 4 minutes
Change the look of a photo with Adjustment Presets 3 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

How to crop a photo 10 minutes
Practice using adjustment layers 10 minutes
Adjustment Brush tool 10 minutes
Adjustment Presets 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Everyone Can Go Big | Adobe Photoshop 15 minutes

In this module, you'll refine your editing workflow by organizing layers, applying finishing touches, and exporting images in the right formats for different use cases. You'll also explore how generative AI features in Photoshop on the web can accelerate creative tasks, enhance visual storytelling, and support nondestructive editing. By combining traditional techniques with AI-powered tools, you'll gain more flexibility and control in your final outputs.