Intermediate Adobe Photoshop Skills

Intermediate Techniques for Professional Image Editing

6-Hour Course (One-Day)

On-Site, Virtual, or Hybrid

4 –

20 Participants from your Organization

Course Description

Advanced Adobe Photoshop Training helps participants build on foundational Photoshop skills and apply more advanced editing, retouching, and compositing techniques. This hands-on course explores professional workflows for image correction, masking, layer management, filters, and creative effects while improving efficiency and precision in design projects.

Participants will learn how to work with complex selections, enhance photographs, apply non-destructive editing methods, and prepare graphics for print and digital use. The course is ideal for users looking to strengthen their Photoshop capabilities for workplace communication, marketing, design, or creative production.

Who Will Benefit

Marketing and communications professionals
Graphic designers and content creators
Administrative staff producing visual materials
Social media and digital marketing teams
Employees responsible for image editing and branding

Learning Objectives

Apply advanced photo editing and retouching techniques
Use layers, masks, and blending tools effectively
Create professional image composites and effects
Improve workflow efficiency using Photoshop tools and shortcuts
Prepare graphics for print and digital publishing
Work confidently with advanced selection and adjustment features

Content Overview

Advanced Selection Techniques

Working with complex selections
Using Quick Mask and Refine Edge tools
Extracting subjects from backgrounds
Improving selection accuracy

Layers and Masking

Advanced layer management
Non-destructive editing workflows
Using layer masks effectively
Blending images and design elements

Professional Photo Retouching

Correcting lighting and colour issues
Retouching portraits and images
Removing unwanted objects and distractions
Enhancing image clarity and sharpness

Filters and Creative Effects

Applying artistic and smart filters
Using adjustment layers creatively
Creating stylized visual effects
Working with textures and overlays

Image Compositing and Design

Combining multiple images seamlessly
Matching lighting and perspective
Creating promotional graphics
Designing polished visual layouts

Output and Production Techniques

Preparing files for print production
Optimizing graphics for web and social media
Understanding file formats and export settings
Managing resolution and image quality

Format and Delivery

This instructor-led course combines demonstrations, guided practice, and hands-on exercises using Adobe Photoshop. Participants work through practical editing scenarios that reinforce advanced techniques and professional workflows. Training can be delivered onsite or virtually and may be customized to align with organizational projects, branding requirements, or creative objectives. This course is offered in a one-day (6-hour) format but can be adapted to a half-day (3-hour) format upon request.

Customization

All of our instructor-led training programs can be customized to meet your organization’s specific goals, industry challenges, and team dynamics. Whether you’re looking to include real workplace examples, tailor the content to your sector, or integrate internal processes and terminology, we work closely with you to create a relevant and impactful learning experience. We also offer flexibility in course length—sessions can be adapted into shorter overviews or expanded into multi-day workshops based on your team’s availability and learning objectives.