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Master image editing and graphic design with Photoshop. Learn from experts to create stunning visuals, enhance photographs and boost design skills.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding image basics in Photoshop, enabling you to work confidently with different file formats, resolutions and colour modes.
  • How to navigate the Photoshop interface and use essential tools, empowering you to streamline your workflow and boost productivity.
  • Learning a variety of selection techniques, helping you isolate, edit and enhance specific areas of your images with precision.
  • How to move, crop and transform images, enabling you to adjust compositions and perspectives for professional-quality results.
  • Exploring layer management and blend modes, helping you organise complex projects and create visually dynamic compositions with ease.
  • How to use brushes, gradients and erasers, empowering you to add creative effects and refine your artwork with control.
  • Mastering retouching tools and generative features, enabling you to remove imperfections and enhance images for client-ready presentations.
  • How to save, export and manage Photoshop files, helping you deliver projects efficiently and collaborate more effectively in your professional role.
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our tutor tailored the course to our needs and clearly explained how to use the software, from using the basic tools, to the more advanced creative possibilities. We feel much more confident now!

    JD Malat Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! Our trainer was excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!

    Art Against Knives
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    It was a great course, covering all the basics - well taught and the trainer was endlessly patient!

    Jenny B
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    As someone who has attended three courses now with Transmedia, I have always come away from each course feeling more confident and knowledgeable in using the Adobe programmes. Thank you!

    Ministry Of Defence
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Everything was explained very clearly and at a good pace, giving plenty of opportunities for questions and trying things out. I left feeling confident in putting what I've learnt into practice.

    Morpeth College
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Big thank you from me to Transmedia for making it happen and to your trainer for their excellent delivery. Everyone was very complementary. When asked by other forces we will recommend yourselves!

    Hampshire Police
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thanks so much, we really enjoyed our two days at the studio! Our trainer was so helpful in accommodating our requests. I also loved the new studio, such a lovely location and beautifully laid out.

    National Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    We had a wonderful time training with you guys and have passed you on to everyone here at the Gallery. I can't thank you all enough for creating such an engaging and warm environment to learn in!

    National Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Explanations were clear, easy to follow and understand, with breaks in-between. Lee was open to questions which made the training a lot more interactive. Very relaxed and friendly as well. Thanks Lee!

    Jacob F
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Lee was a fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable trainer - clear in his delivery and very patient! I didn't feel rushed at all whilst he took me through the different tools and practices.

    Imperial College London
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    The course was very informative, I learned a lot of useful information. Lee was great at teaching us and very accommodating to my work schedule which was really nice.

    CIPA
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Really interesting course. Lots of points covered and not just things useful for photos but also for marketing materials etc.

    UK Hydrographic Office
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Very insightful and useful. Great basic foundation of Photoshop.

    Seth H
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! My tutor was really excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!

    Art Against Knives
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I want to say a huge thank you for the course yesterday - it was brilliant, so easy to understand and I've come away so much more knowledgeable.

    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent Photoshop training session yesterday. It was truly informative and enjoyable.

    Consumer Council for Water
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Just finished my training days and wanted to say how amazingly brilliant it's been. My trainer was an absolute superstar and I couldn't have wished for a better, more patient person to teach me.

    Sarah M
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I really enjoyed my course with Transmedia. The team were super friendly, knowledgeable and happy to adjust the course to suit our specific training needs. The Transmedia studio is also a delight!

    National Gallery
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Excellent training centre. My trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming, accommodating and attentive.

    West Herts College
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Working with Transmedia for so long has enabled their trainers to really understand what Clarks requires. They deliver real value for money. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.

    Clarks International
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Great introduction to Photoshop from Transmedia. Addressed our needs and the very knowledgeable instructor managed to break everything down for even a novice like me! Highly recommend.

    Charlotte C
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    It was great, I learned a lot of useful things I didn't know about previously.

    Square Enix Europe Ltd
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our tutor was great, he really knew Photoshop inside out and taught us different ways to achieve what we needed to and paused whenever one of us had a question to talk us through it again.

    The Sun
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our trainer was incredibly helpful and we learnt a lot during our two day course. He answered all questions and was incredibly patient. Thank you!!

    River Island
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!

    Hampshire Police
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Tony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.

    Morris Homes
    August 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Tutor was great. Loved doing it on my own machine with an additional monitor for the instructional chat.

    Annette M
    July 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thank you for the very engaging, insightful and interesting Photoshop course I sat this week. Everyone at Transmedia was warm and welcoming and my teacher was marvellous. Huge thanks to everyone.

    National Basketball Association
    July 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    The course was great. The perfect introduction to get me going with Photoshop!

    Olivier Darriet-Fisher
    July 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our tutor tailored the course to our needs and clearly explained how to use the software, from using the basic tools, to the more advanced creative possibilities. We feel much more confident now!

    JD Malat Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! Our trainer was excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!

    Art Against Knives
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    It was a great course, covering all the basics - well taught and the trainer was endlessly patient!

    Jenny B
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    As someone who has attended three courses now with Transmedia, I have always come away from each course feeling more confident and knowledgeable in using the Adobe programmes. Thank you!

    Ministry Of Defence
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Everything was explained very clearly and at a good pace, giving plenty of opportunities for questions and trying things out. I left feeling confident in putting what I've learnt into practice.

    Morpeth College
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Big thank you from me to Transmedia for making it happen and to your trainer for their excellent delivery. Everyone was very complementary. When asked by other forces we will recommend yourselves!

    Hampshire Police
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thanks so much, we really enjoyed our two days at the studio! Our trainer was so helpful in accommodating our requests. I also loved the new studio, such a lovely location and beautifully laid out.

    National Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    We had a wonderful time training with you guys and have passed you on to everyone here at the Gallery. I can't thank you all enough for creating such an engaging and warm environment to learn in!

    National Gallery
    November 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Explanations were clear, easy to follow and understand, with breaks in-between. Lee was open to questions which made the training a lot more interactive. Very relaxed and friendly as well. Thanks Lee!

    Jacob F
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Lee was a fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable trainer - clear in his delivery and very patient! I didn't feel rushed at all whilst he took me through the different tools and practices.

    Imperial College London
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    The course was very informative, I learned a lot of useful information. Lee was great at teaching us and very accommodating to my work schedule which was really nice.

    CIPA
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Really interesting course. Lots of points covered and not just things useful for photos but also for marketing materials etc.

    UK Hydrographic Office
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Very insightful and useful. Great basic foundation of Photoshop.

    Seth H
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! My tutor was really excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!

    Art Against Knives
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I want to say a huge thank you for the course yesterday - it was brilliant, so easy to understand and I've come away so much more knowledgeable.

    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent Photoshop training session yesterday. It was truly informative and enjoyable.

    Consumer Council for Water
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Just finished my training days and wanted to say how amazingly brilliant it's been. My trainer was an absolute superstar and I couldn't have wished for a better, more patient person to teach me.

    Sarah M
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    I really enjoyed my course with Transmedia. The team were super friendly, knowledgeable and happy to adjust the course to suit our specific training needs. The Transmedia studio is also a delight!

    National Gallery
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Excellent training centre. My trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming, accommodating and attentive.

    West Herts College
    October 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Working with Transmedia for so long has enabled their trainers to really understand what Clarks requires. They deliver real value for money. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.

    Clarks International
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Great introduction to Photoshop from Transmedia. Addressed our needs and the very knowledgeable instructor managed to break everything down for even a novice like me! Highly recommend.

    Charlotte C
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    It was great, I learned a lot of useful things I didn't know about previously.

    Square Enix Europe Ltd
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our tutor was great, he really knew Photoshop inside out and taught us different ways to achieve what we needed to and paused whenever one of us had a question to talk us through it again.

    The Sun
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Our trainer was incredibly helpful and we learnt a lot during our two day course. He answered all questions and was incredibly patient. Thank you!!

    River Island
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!

    Hampshire Police
    September 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Tony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.

    Morris Homes
    August 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Tutor was great. Loved doing it on my own machine with an additional monitor for the instructional chat.

    Annette M
    July 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    Thank you for the very engaging, insightful and interesting Photoshop course I sat this week. Everyone at Transmedia was warm and welcoming and my teacher was marvellous. Huge thanks to everyone.

    National Basketball Association
    July 2025
  • Photoshop Introduction

    The course was great. The perfect introduction to get me going with Photoshop!

    Olivier Darriet-Fisher
    July 2025

This Photoshop Introduction course includes

  • bullet point icon Authorised Certificate
  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Course Dates


Date Location Price (ex VAT)  
Tue 20 - Wed 21 Jan 2026 Live Online £445
Thu 22 - Fri 23 Jan 2026 London £445
Thu 29 - Fri 30 Jan 2026 Live Online £465
Thu 29 - Fri 30 Jan 2026 London £465
Wed 4 - Thu 5 Feb 2026 Live Online £485
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Mon 30 - Tue 31 Mar 2026 London £485
Wed 1 - Thu 2 Apr 2026 Live Online £485
Thu 2 - Fri 3 Apr 2026 London £485
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Google Reviews

Lee was a fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable trainer - clear in his delivery and very patient! I didn't feel rushed at all whilst he took me through the different tools and practices.

Imperial College London
October 2025

Course Outline for Photoshop Introduction

Image Basics

  • Image size, Canvas size, Pixels, Resolution
  • Image types - Bitmap, Greyscale, RGB, CMYK
  • File formats - PSD, JPEG, GIF, PNG

Interface and Navigation

  • Workspaces
  • Tools and panels
  • The control bar for tool options
  • Keyboard shortcuts

Layers

  • Basic layer behaviour - adding, deleting, moving, duplicating, merging, flattening, opacity
  • Blend modes
  • Layer groups

Moving and Transforming

  • Cropping, Straighten, Ratios, Generative Expand
  • Perspective Crop
  • Using Edit >Transform for Rotate, Scale, Skew, Flip and Perspective
  • Using Free Transform

Selection Techniques

  • Creating selections via various tools
  • Marquee tools
  • Lasso, Polygon, Magnetic
  • Adding to and subtracting from selections
  • Expand and contract selection
  • Feathering
  • Object Select, Quick Select, Subject Select
  • Quick Mask

Brushes and Erasers

  • Brush size and hardness
  • Foreground and background colour
  • The colour picker
  • Paint Bucket
  • Gradients
  • Eraser tool

Retouching tools

  • Spot Healing brush
  • Remove tool
  • Patch tool
  • Content Aware move
  • Content Aware scale
  • Clone tool
  • Pattern tool
  • Creating custom patterns
  • Generative fill
  • Blur, Sharpen and Smudge
  • Dodge, Burn and Saturate

Filters

  • Dust and Scratches
  • Filter gallery

Vectors

  • Shapes as layers, paths and pixels
  • Properties
  • Custom shapes
  • Import custom shapes

Text

  • Adding and editing text
  • Adjusting text appearance - font, size, colour
  • Match font
  • Paragraph and Character Panels
  • Layer Styles

History

  • History panel vs. Edit Undo
  • History brush

Colour Basics

  • RGB and CMYK - addictive and subtractive colour
  • The colour wheel and gamut
  • Colour settings
  • Photoshop CMYK preview mode

Miscellaneous

  • Guides and grid
  • Alignment
  • Fill and stroke
  • Basic principles of masking

Saving and Exporting

  • Export and Export As
  • Exporting layers
  • Save a Copy
  • Save as Photoshop PDF
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FAQs about the Photoshop Introduction course

Is this Photoshop Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Photoshop or have been using Photoshop for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of Photoshop.

How is the content taught throughout the Photoshop Introduction course?

Our Photoshop Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Photoshop throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

Should I attend the Photoshop Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Photoshop Introduction course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Photoshop Introduction public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.

What support is available after I attend the Photoshop Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Photoshop Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Photoshop Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Photoshop Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Photoshop Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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