Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
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Build a Photoshop workflow for improving photographs and assembling graphics. Noble Desktop's bootcamp covers selections, layers, masks, color correction, and preparing files for print or digital use. Working with adjustments and image composites helps you understand how the tools fit together when editing an actual project.
What's included with live classes
- Adobe Photoshop (1 month)
- Free course retake within one year to refresh the material and gain practice.
- Course workbook
- Class recordings
Overview
This 18-hour, hands-on bootcamp is designed for beginners and professionals alike who want to master Adobe Photoshop, the industry's leading photo editing software. Students learn to retouch and color-correct photos, replace backgrounds, combine images, and create graphics for digital, web, video, and print. Core topics include selections, layer masks, adjustment layers, filters, blend modes, Camera Raw, and file exporting, all taught through real-world projects with guidance from Adobe Certified Professional instructors.
Throughout the course, students work on a wide variety of practical projects, including removing unwanted elements from photos, designing social media graphics, swapping backgrounds, adjusting color balance, and placing designs into professional mockups. More advanced topics, such as the Liquify filter, smart filters, clipping masks, batch actions, and Camera Raw editing, give students a well-rounded command of the software. By the end of the bootcamp, students will have the skills and confidence to improve photos, build graphics, and prepare files in the proper formats for any medium.
Who this course is for
This class is a good fit for: Beginners without previous design experience who want to learn Photoshop. Marketers, photographers, and other professionals looking to add Photoshop to their skill sets. Designers who want to refresh on or learn Photoshop for digital design.
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- Live tuition
- $975
- Course length
- 18 hours
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Self-paced tuition & enrollment
Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
- Tuition
- $975
- Course length
- 30 hours
- Format
- Self-paced online
This course is available for 30 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
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Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Learn to retouch photos and create graphics
- Improve your images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
- Use selections to work with specific parts of an image
- Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print
- Make updates easier by using adjustment layers
- Remove backgrounds with layer masks
- Sharpen photos
- Create visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and much more
Course syllabus
Section 1
Getting Started
- Zooming
- Scrolling
- Getting around
- Tools
- Copying & pasting
Photo Retouching
- Spot Healing Brush
- Content-Aware Fill
Cropping Photos
- Cropping Photos
- Straightening Photos
- Straightening a Layer
Creating Graphics: Combining Photos, Text, & Graphics
- Adding Type
- Smart Objects
- Importing Vector Graphics (Such as Logos)
- Type Anti-Aliasing
Section 2
Replacing Backgrounds
- Select Subject
- Select and Mask
- Image compositing
Blend Modes & Opacity
- Blend Modes
- Opacity
- Placing & Editing Smart Objects
Color Correction Using Color Balance
- Creating adjustment layers for color correction
- Adjusting color balance
- Adjusting brightness/contrast
Color Correction Using Curves
- Color correction with a Curves adjustment layer
- Adjusting brightness and contrast with Curves
- Setting white, black, & mid points
Preparing Digital Photos for Print
- Viewing/setting image size
- Resampling pros & cons
- Saving as PSD
- Saving as TIFF
Exporting Files for Web/Digital
- Resizing images for the web/digital
- Reducing image size with resampling
- Exporting an optimized JPEG
- Exporting a transparent PNG
Section 3
Sharpening Photos
- The Smart Sharpen filter
- Sharpening photos for digital & print
The Liquify Filter & Intro to Smart Filters
- Smart Objects & Smart Filters
- The Liquify Filter: Facial Features
- Editing the Smart Filter: Using Liquify to Push Pixels
Layer Masking
- Creating a Mask
- Adjusting a Mask by Painting On It
Masking Smart Filters
- Object Selection
- Using & Masking Smart Filters
Section 4
Converting to Black & White & Lens Correction
- Converting to Black & White
- Bringing back color in a specific area
- Removing Lens Distortion
Placing Your Designs in Pre-made Mockups
- Placing Your Design into a Mockup
- Customizing the Mockup
Adjustment Layers & Masks
- More Curves practice
- Masking out unwanted adjustments
- Organizing layers into groups
Retouching
- Healing Brush with Rotation
- Content-Aware Fill
- Patch Tool
Section 5
Changing Color With a Blending Mode
- Change the color of an object
- Using the Color Blend Mode
Clipping Masks: Filling Shapes with Images
- Masking a graphic with a shape/type
- Clipping masks
- Adding a Drop Shadow
Using Adjustment Layers as Clipping Masks
- Adjusting the color/brightness/contrast of specific areas in an image
- Using Adjustment Layers with Clipping Masks
Camera Raw Fundamentals
- Opening & editing RAW files
Camera Raw as a Filter
- Applying Camera Raw as a Non-Destructive Smart Filter
- Using Dehaze
- Masking in Camera Raw
Section 6
Batch Actions & the Image Processor
- Creating & running actions
- Batch processing files
- The Image Processor script
- Adobe Bridge
Photoshop for Design: Adding a Title & Layer Styles
- Creating a File with Photo & Text
- Adding Effects: Stroke & Outer Glow
- Fill vs. Opacity
- Editing a Gradient & Saving a Gradient Preset for Later Use
Photoshop for Design: Creating Digital Art in Photoshop
- Vector shapes
- Brush Settings
Photoshop for Design: Compositing into a Photo
- Distorting & warping a graphic onto a photo to create a mockup
- Adding texture & shading
Self-paced course
Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
This course is available for 30 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
View self-paced tuition & enrollmentLearn to improve photos and create graphics at your own pace with Adobe Photoshop. This self-paced course teaches you to remove unwanted elements, make precise selections, adjust color and contrast, and save files for print, web, or video. You’ll also explore layers, masks, filters, type, and more to enhance your images and design professional graphics.
Throughout the course, you’ll complete hands-on projects that combine photo editing and graphic creation, giving you practical experience and the skills to work on a wide range of Photoshop tasks confidently.
Who the self-paced course is for
This self-paced course is ideal for: Beginners with no prior design experience who want to learn Photoshop Marketers, photographers, and professionals looking to add Photoshop to their skill set Designers seeking to refresh or enhance their digital design skills in Photoshop
Self-paced curriculum
What you'll learn self-paced
- Learn to retouch photos and design graphics
- Enhance images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
- Use selections to edit specific areas of an image
- Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print formats
- Simplify edits with adjustment layers
- Remove backgrounds using layer masks
- Sharpen and refine photos
- Apply visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and more
Self-paced syllabus
Section 1
Getting Started
- Zooming
- Scrolling
- Getting around
- Tools
- Copying & pasting
Photo Retouching
- Spot Healing Brush
- Content-Aware Fill
Cropping Photos
- Cropping Photos
- Straightening Photos
- Straightening a Layer
Creating Graphics: Combining Photos, Text, & Graphics
- Adding Type
- Smart Objects
- Importing Vector Graphics (Such as Logos)
- Type Anti-Aliasing
Section 2
Replacing Backgrounds
- Select Subject
- Select and Mask
- Image compositing
Blend Modes & Opacity
- Blend Modes
- Opacity
- Placing & Editing Smart Objects
Color Correction Using Color Balance
- Creating adjustment layers for color correction
- Adjusting color balance
- Adjusting brightness/contrast
Color Correction Using Curves
- Color correction with a Curves adjustment layer
- Adjusting brightness and contrast with Curves
- Setting white, black, & mid points
Preparing Digital Photos for Print
- Viewing/setting image size
- Resampling pros & cons
- Saving as PSD
- Saving as TIFF
Exporting Files for Web/Digital
- Resizing images for the web/digital
- Reducing image size with resampling
- Exporting an optimized JPEG
- Exporting a transparent PNG
Section 3
Sharpening Photos
- The Smart Sharpen filter
- Sharpening photos for digital & print
The Liquify Filter & Intro to Smart Filters
- Smart Objects & Smart Filters
- The Liquify Filter: Facial Features
- Editing the Smart Filter: Using Liquify to Push Pixels
Layer Masking
- Creating a Mask
- Adjusting a Mask by Painting On It
Masking Smart Filters
- Object Selection
- Using & Masking Smart Filters
Section 4
Converting to Black & White & Lens Correction
- Converting to Black & White
- Bringing back color in a specific area
- Removing Lens Distortion
Placing Your Designs in Pre-made Mockups
- Placing Your Design into a Mockup
- Customizing the Mockup
Adjustment Layers & Masks
- More Curves practice
- Masking out unwanted adjustments
- Organizing layers into groups
Retouching
- Healing Brush with Rotation
- Content-Aware Fill
- Patch Tool
Section 5
Changing Color With a Blending Mode
- Change the color of an object
- Using the Color Blend Mode
Clipping Masks: Filling Shapes with Images
- Masking a graphic with a shape/type
- Clipping masks
- Adding a Drop Shadow
Using Adjustment Layers as Clipping Masks
- Adjusting the color/brightness/contrast of specific areas in an image
- Using Adjustment Layers with Clipping Masks
Camera Raw Fundamentals
- Opening & editing RAW files
Camera Raw as a Filter
- Applying Camera Raw as a Non-Destructive Smart Filter
- Using Dehaze
- Masking in Camera Raw
Section 6
Batch Actions & the Image Processor
- Creating & running actions
- Batch processing files
- The Image Processor script
- Adobe Bridge
Photoshop for Design: Adding a Title & Layer Styles
- Creating a File with Photo & Text
- Adding Effects: Stroke & Outer Glow
- Fill vs. Opacity
- Editing a Gradient & Saving a Gradient Preset for Later Use
Photoshop for Design: Creating Digital Art in Photoshop
- Vector shapes
- Brush Settings
Photoshop for Design: Compositing into a Photo
- Distorting & warping a graphic onto a photo to create a mockup
- Adding texture & shading
What's included with self-paced
- Adobe Photoshop (1 month)
- Course workbook
- Self-paced video lessons
Self-paced lessons
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Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
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Getting Started
Lesson 1: Photoshop Foundations & Image Editing
10:00
Discover how to navigate Photoshop’s interface, workspaces, and essential tools with confidence. Learn how to reset preferences, manage panels, and troubleshoot interface issues. Perfect for beginners wanting a clean, organized setup.
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Photo Retouching
Lesson 1: Photoshop Foundations & Image Editing
10:00
Learn professional techniques for removing distractions and cleaning up photos using healing brushes and layer management. Understand the importance of working non-destructively and how to reset tools for precise edits. Create flawless images that look natural and polished.
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Cropping Photos
Lesson 1: Photoshop Foundations & Image Editing
16:40
Explore powerful cropping techniques that preserve your original pixels and maintain flexibility in your workflow. Learn how to straighten tilted photos and recover cropped areas without losing data. This session emphasizes non-destructive editing for perfect composition.
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Creating Graphics Combining Photos, Text, & Graphics
Lesson 1: Photoshop Foundations & Image Editing
33:35
Create stunning social media graphics by combining photos, text, and logos inside Photoshop. Learn about document setup, resolution, color modes, and how to import images the right way. Build visually appealing digital designs ready for any platform.
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Replacing Backgrounds
Lesson 2: Selections, Color, & Image Correction
10:00
Replace boring photo backgrounds with ease using Photoshop’s advanced selection and masking tools. Learn how to use Select Subject, Select and Mask, and refine edges for clean, professional results. Perfect your compositing skills while maintaining natural details.
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Blend Modes and Opacity
Lesson 2: Selections, Color, & Image Correction
12:29
Enhance your photo composites with realistic blending techniques. Discover how opacity and blend modes like Screen, Multiply, and Overlay transform layers for creative effects. Add atmosphere, texture, or fog to seamlessly merge subjects and backgrounds.
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Color Correction Using Color Balance
Lesson 2: Selections, Color, & Image Correction
14:09
Train your eye to detect subtle color imbalances and master the principles of the color wheel. Learn how warm and cool tones interact and how to balance them effectively in your photos. This foundational color theory lesson sets the stage for precise adjustments.
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Color Correction Using Curves
Lesson 2: Selections, Color, & Image Correction
28:39
Master professional-level color correction using the Curves adjustment layer. Learn how to analyze histograms, adjust tonal ranges, and balance colors for realistic, vibrant images. This powerful method gives you precision control over every pixel.
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Preparing & Exporting Digital Photos for Print and Web
Lesson 2: Selections, Color, & Image Correction
10:00
Understand image resolution, resizing, and preparing files for print or web with perfect clarity. Learn the difference between pixels per inch (PPI), resampling, and how to maintain quality across media. Discover when to use RGB or CMYK for optimal results.
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Sharpening Photos
Lesson 3: Sharpening, Filters, & Layer Masking
13:43
Learn how to enhance image sharpness realistically using Photoshop’s Smart Sharpen and Unsharp Mask filters. Understand what sharpening can and can’t fix, how contrast affects detail, and how to fine-tune radius and amount settings for crisp, natural results.
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The Liquify Filter & Intro to Smart Filters
Lesson 3: Sharpening, Filters, & Layer Masking
10:50
Discover how Smart Filters make Photoshop edits fully adjustable and nondestructive. Explore the powerful Liquify filter to reshape images, adjust facial features, and selectively undo changes using the Reconstruct tool.
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Layer Masking
Lesson 3: Sharpening, Filters, & Layer Masking
17:07
Master nondestructive editing with layer masks to hide or reveal parts of an image. Learn how to use selections, transform tools, and fill layers to isolate subjects, create clean compositions, and maintain full flexibility in your design workflow.
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Masking Smart Filters
Lesson 3: Sharpening, Filters, & Layer Masking
21:29
Apply filters nondestructively with Smart Objects and Smart Filter masks. Learn how to selectively blur backgrounds using field blur and realistic bokeh effects to create professional depth and focus within your images.
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Converting to Black & White & Lens Correction
Lesson 4: Creative Image Enhancement & Presentation
18:33
Convert color photos to black and white with complete tonal control using adjustment layers. Fine-tune luminance values by color channel, mix selective color and monochrome areas, and preserve editability through nondestructive workflows.
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Placing Your Designs in Premade Mockups
Lesson 4: Creative Image Enhancement & Presentation
9:44
Present your designs professionally with Photoshop mockups. Learn how to place artwork into realistic environments using Smart Objects, adjust perspective and lighting, and save time with pre-made mockup templates for logos, packaging, and branding.
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Adjustment Layers & Masks
Lesson 4: Creative Image Enhancement & Presentation
18:38
Use adjustment layers and masks to guide the viewer’s eye through your image. Practice selective lighting, contrast adjustments, and color balance to draw attention to key elements and create more visually compelling compositions.
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Retouching
Lesson 4: Creative Image Enhancement & Presentation
10:00
Remove unwanted objects and imperfections using Spot Healing, Healing Brush, and Clone Stamp tools. Learn blending and rotation techniques to repair lines, textures, and details seamlessly for high-quality retouching.
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Changing Color With a Blending Mode
Lesson 5: Camera Raw & Professional Photo Editing
18:29
Change clothing and object colors precisely with Photoshop’s selection tools and color adjustment layers. Refine edges using Select and Mask, apply hue and solid color adjustments, and create realistic, natural-looking color transformations.
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Clipping Masks Filling Shapes with Images
Lesson 5: Camera Raw & Professional Photo Editing
8:56
Combine layers creatively with clipping masks to display images within text, shapes, or logos. Understand the difference between layer masks and clipping masks, manage layer order, and group elements for flexible, organized compositions.
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Using Adjustment Layers as Clipping Masks
Lesson 5: Camera Raw & Professional Photo Editing
10:00
Learn how to replace dull skies with vibrant, realistic ones using Photoshop’s AI-powered Sky Replacement tools. Adjust lighting and color balance to perfectly blend your new sky with the scene for natural-looking composites.
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Camera Raw Fundamentals
Lesson 5: Camera Raw & Professional Photo Editing
10:00
Unlock the full potential of your images with Adobe Camera Raw. Explore how to recover shadows and highlights, correct white balance, reduce noise, and achieve nondestructive, professional-quality edits using raw image data.
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Camera Raw as a Filter
Lesson 5: Camera Raw & Professional Photo Editing
5:01
Apply Adobe Camera Raw features to any image, even non-RAW files, using the Camera Raw Filter. Enhance photos with tools like Dehaze, noise reduction, and selective masking for advanced, localized image adjustments.
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Batch Actions & the Image Processor
Lesson 6: Automation, Design, & Mockups
12:06
Save time by automating repetitive tasks in Photoshop using Actions. Record and replay editing steps, batch process multiple images, and create consistent results quickly and efficiently.
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Photoshop for Design Adding a Title & Layer Styles
Lesson 6: Automation, Design, & Mockups
20:49
Design a professional magazine ad while learning essential layout, typography, and color principles. Set up print-ready files, use Smart Objects, and apply gradients and effects for a modern, eye-catching composition.
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Photoshop for Design Creating Digital Art in Photoshop
Lesson 6: Automation, Design, & Mockups
21:51
Create dynamic designs using vector tools and the Pen Tool to draw custom shapes and graphics. Learn how to combine gradients, strokes, and editable paths for scalable, precise design elements.
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Photoshop for Design Compositing into a Photo
Lesson 6: Automation, Design, & Mockups
9:41
Build your own realistic Photoshop mockups to showcase your designs. Learn to distort, warp, and texture your graphics for lifelike presentation and reusable mockup templates.
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Course Reviews
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Choose this course for practical Photoshop skills, including retouching and compositing. If your goal includes an Adobe credential, compare the certification program, which adds advanced training and exam preparation to the core Photoshop coursework.