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PhotoShop Advanced Training

PhotoShop Advanced Training

Designed for image professionals, this advanced Adobe Photoshop course will enable you to fully harness the software’s capabilities to produce high-quality visuals. Through precise retouching techniques, advanced adjustments, and creative use of filters, you will refine your command of the tool.

The program also includes an introduction to animation through the creation of animated GIFs, as well as an introduction to 3D features in Photoshop. Finally, you'll learn how to efficiently configure export settings for both print and web to ensure optimal quality across all distribution channels.

2 days 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online, Montreal, Quebec City
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The PhotoShop Advanced Training course at a glance

Length
2 days
Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Format
Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
Price
$801 per participant, or $680 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
Language
English

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PhotoShop Advanced Training course outline

Introduction to the Adobe Photoshop – Advanced Training

  • This advanced training is designed for image professionals, graphic designers, content creators, and communication specialists who want to fully leverage Photoshop’s capabilities in demanding production environments. You'll learn high-level retouching, composition, and visual processing techniques tailored for both digital and print media.

Image Fundamentals and Color Management

  • Principles of additive and subtractive color synthesis
  • Color spaces: HSL, RGB, CMYK
  • Understanding reproduction constraints across media (photography, video, print)
  • Essential adjustments: levels, curves, black & white, saturation

Advanced Shape Creation and Management

  • Vector tools: Pen, Custom Shapes, Pathfinder
  • Alignments, distributions, style application and color harmonies using Adobe Color
  • Converting shapes into selections or masks
  • Managing vector masks and clipping paths

Image Retouching for Production

  • Visual analysis and targeted color corrections
  • Expert use of adjustment layers and selective corrections

Professional Graphic Production Tools

  • Mastery of complex selections: Pen Tool, Transformations, Puppet Warp, Liquify
  • Using guides, grids, quick masks, and efficient document navigation

Professional Cutout Techniques

  • Precision cutouts using paths, lassos, and smart selection tools
  • Handling complex backgrounds, fine object isolation

Layer Organization and Effects

  • Blending modes, transparency, and non-destructive effects
  • Dynamic text layers, layer masks, and creative fills

Masks, Channels, and Advanced Selections

  • Gradient masks and advanced typographic integration
  • Using channels for precise selections and compositing

Working with Smart Objects

  • Creating, editing, and applying non-destructive filters
  • Combining masks, filters, and dynamic layer structures

Preparing and Optimizing for the Web

  • Exporting to multiple formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, HTML
  • Creating simple animations (GIFs) and slicing with the Slice Tool

Creative Bonus Modules

  • Photomontage, creative blur, light and depth effects
  • Sky replacement, special effects, and dynamic filters
  • Automation: recording actions, exporting to Illustrator
  • Creating patterns, Camera RAW adjustments, and Parallax effects using the timeline

Your PhotoShop Advanced Training trainer

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Mathieu G.

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Cumulant 10 ans d’expérience en conception visuelle et design, Mathieu est un designer Montréalais ayant étudié les arts graphiques, la photographie et le graphisme au collège André-Laurendeau. Il a fondé son propre studio de design en 2014 à la fin…

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Prices and practical information

Preferred rate

$680 / participant

Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes

Standard price

$801 / participant

Businesses and individuals · plus taxes

Practical information

  • Length: 2 days
  • Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
  • Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations
  • Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.
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Corporate PhotoShop Advanced Training training

Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.

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Participant reviews

97% satisfaction (end-of-course evaluations, 120 evaluations) · Read all testimonials

Frequently asked questions about the PhotoShop Advanced Training course

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for visual creatives, graphic designers, photographers, communication professionals, and anyone with a basic knowledge of Photoshop looking to enhance their skills for more demanding projects.

Do I need to know Photoshop beforehand?

Yes. It is recommended to have basic knowledge of the software or to have completed an introductory course. This training focuses on advanced features and is not intended for beginners.

What equipment do I need for the training?

A computer (Mac or PC) with a recent version of Adobe Photoshop installed is required. For remote sessions, a stable internet connection, a headset, and a quiet workspace are also recommended.

Is the software provided during the course?

No. Each participant must have their own Adobe Photoshop license. Free trial versions may be available on Adobe’s official website if needed.

Is this training suitable for remote learning?

Yes. The training can be taken in person or remotely with a live instructor. You’ll benefit from real-time demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and a comprehensive support guide.

Why take this PhotoShop Advanced Training course

Objectives: what you will be able to do

  • Leverage Photoshop’s advanced features to streamline your production workflow and ensure superior visual output.

Prerequisites

What is included

  • Course materials and exercise files for each participant
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Optional personalized coaching after the course
  • In public in-person sessions:
    • Tea and coffee
    • Lunch at a nearby restaurant
    • Parking (in some cities)
    • Wi-Fi access

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