Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Training Course in the Midlands
Available online or onsite across the Midlands
- Hands-on training with real-world examples
- Short sprints and half day online Photoshop Training /hybrid Photoshop Courses
- Includes AI tools like Generative Fill
Photoshop overview
On this Introduction to Photoshop course, delivered onsite across the Midlands or online via Zoom or Teams, you’ll learn the essential tools and techniques used to edit images for print, web and social media. The focus is on practical, real‑world skills, the things beginners actually need to feel confident using Photoshop day‑to‑day.
Photoshop is part of Adobe Creative Cloud, so it often works alongside other apps. Many clients choose to include Adobe Express for social media graphics or Firefly for AI‑powered tools as part of their training, and these can be added to your session if needed.
What makes this course different
During our online pre‑course meeting we talk through the images, tasks or projects you need to work on, and I show you the simplest, most effective way to get them done. You don’t have hours to press buttons, so this course focuses on fast, practical results without the confusion.
After you’ve told me what you need, I break everything down into clear, manageable steps, no jargon, no fuss, just real‑world Photoshop techniques that make sense.
Beginner‑friendly — no prior experience needed
Hands‑on and practical — not theory‑heavy
Focused on real tasks you’ll actually use
Includes modern Photoshop tools and AI features
Available online, onsite, or tailored for teams
Who is this for?
If you’ve ever spent twenty minutes trying to find a missing panel, wondered why your text looks blurred, or clicked a tool that changed everything and you’re not sure how you did it, this course is for you.
This course is also widely used across different sectors. From charities updating newsletter images and community campaigns, to public‑sector teams preparing reports and web content, to private businesses who need clean, professional images without outsourcing every edit.
Whether you’re working in marketing, admin, communications, education or a small business environment, the aim is the same: practical Photoshop skills that make everyday tasks quicker, easier and far less frustrating.
What do you learn on this course?
Because this Introduction to Photoshop course is delivered privately, the content is shaped around your own business or personal objectives. Before every course, we organise a short online pre‑training chat to look at the images, tasks or projects you need to work on. This means your session is built around real examples, real challenges and real outcomes not a generic introduction course.
Below is the typical structure for an Introduction to Photoshop course, updated with the latest tools and workflows.
Smart selections
Learn how to make clean, accurate selections using Object Selection, Select Subject, Select Background, Select Person, and the new Selection Brush. We also look at legacy tools like the Lasso only when needed for pixel‑precise edits.
Transforming and cropping images
Resize, rotate and crop images confidently, including using Generative Expand to extend a photo during a crop.
Layers and Adjustment Layers
Understand how layers work, when to use Adjustment Layers, and how to build a clean non‑destructive workflow that keeps your edits flexible.
Colour correction and colour grading
Fix exposure, colour and tone issues using beginner‑friendly tools, and learn when to use colour grading for creative or stylistic results.
Image size, Resolution and Resampling
Learn how to resize images correctly for print, web and social media, including when to use Bicubic Sharper and other resampling options.
Masks and Quick Masks
Create simple masks, refine edges, and use Quick Mask mode to add or remove areas from selections with precision.
Tools Panel Essentials
Get comfortable with everyday tools including brushes, the pen tool (beginner‑friendly intro), shape tools and other essentials you’ll use regularly.
Repairing and Retouching Images
Tidy up and repair images using Clone, Healing, Content‑Aware Fill, and other modern retouching tools.
AI tools (Firefly)
Use Photoshop’s latest AI features including Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Text to Image, the Contextual Task Bar, and how to write effective prompts for clean, realistic results.
Optional: Photoshop to Adobe Express workflow
If you need to create quick social media posts, we can include a short cross‑app workflow showing how to take your edited Photoshop images into Adobe Express. You’ll learn how to turn a photo into a simple video clip, resize graphics for multiple channels, and create fast branded posts using Express’s templates and AI tools.
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How the training works
Your Introduction to Photoshop course can be hosted onsite across the Midlands or online via Zoom or Teams. Onsite training is ideal for teams who prefer hands‑on support, while online sessions work perfectly for individuals or remote staff. All training is fully tailored, so we work with your own images, projects and examples wherever possible.
Before the course, we organise a short online chat to look at the type of work you do and the images you need to edit. This helps shape the session around your workflow, whether that’s preparing social media posts, updating a website, creating marketing materials or simply learning the basics with confidence.
Pricing & Booking
A Short Note on Pricing
Get in touch
If you’d like to ask a question, check availability or book this course, you can reach me quickly using any of the options below:
Phone: 07889 761241 Tap to call on mobile.
Email: greta@gretapowell.com
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How does an Onsite Introduction to Photoshop Training Course in the Midlands work?
The Adobe Photoshop Training is an extremely flexible course and can be organised for one to one sessions, company groups /workshops and larger team roll-outs.
Onsite training offers great flexibility with both course content and dates and times which can all be worked around you.
Pre-Course Photoshop Training Meeting
Before every course we arrange a pre-course meeting where we discuss the course content and tailor it where necessary and sort out any logistics.
- The Photoshop Training is hands on working through tasks, theory and discussion
*You can use your own files and branding for the training - The course is focused on you and your team as there are no external attendees.
- Prior to the course you chat about the course with the trainer and have a clear structure.
- Flexible dates and times
How do Online Adobe Photoshop Training Courses work?
Our virtual online Adobe Photoshop Training courses run with a live instructor who you have direct contact with throughout the course.
We run our online Adobe training sessions via the most popular video conferencing software including Zoom, Teams, Google and WebEx.
Do you record the Photoshop Training?
We are happy to record your training session but unfortunately due to privacy issues are only able to do this for one to one sessions or closed company groups.
Who is this Introduction to Photoshop Training Course for?
This Photoshop Course is for anyone new to the software looking to get to use it quickly either at work or home.
Over the years we’ve run this Photoshop Course for virtually every sector but it is extremely popular with small business owners, private company groups and private individuals looking to build on their graphic portfolio.
Our training is ideal for those looking for a private approach to their course and can be delivered to company groups, company rollouts or individuals.
24 /7 and Weekend Adobe Photoshop Training
24 /7, evenings, overnight and weekend Adobe Photoshop Training Courses
Our online Adobe Photoshop Courses are available on any time zone. We offer 24 hour availability overnight and during the weekend.
Please note we can only offer 24 /7 training for online Photoshop courses.
Please get in touch to find out more about booking a course with us.
Prior to the training we organise a meeting and create a tailored training course to suit you and your team at flexible dates and times to suit you.
Where else do you deliver Onsite Adobe Training Courses?
Our onsite Photoshop courses are run UK wide including all major cities and their surrounding regions. Rutland, Lincoln, Cheshire, Birmingham, London, Grantham, Sheffield, Cheltenham , Blackpool, Liverpool, The Wirral, Northampton, Peterborough, Milton Keynes.
How to Book Adobe Photoshop Training Courses
Booking with us
Please get in touch with us via the online booking form or click to:
We will then get in touch and send the details of booking reservation and find out your timeframe for training.
We will then send across dates.
Once the booking is confirmed we then organise a pre-course call /meeting to discuss the course and any logistics around the day.
Payment
Payment for training is via BACS or Credit Card
Credit Card payment is via Stripe
*Greta Powell Training Ltd does not collect or store your card details.
Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from UK registered companies and the public sector.
