Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop Certification
Master Adobe Photoshop for professional graphic design, retouching, branding, and digital content creation with hands-on projects and portfolio building.
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Cognovera
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The Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop Certification course equips learners with the creative and technical skills needed to design professional-quality graphics. Over 4 weeks, students will explore Photoshop tools, layer management, retouching, typography, and branding design. They will also learn advanced techniques like compositing, digital painting, and creating UI/UX design elements. With hands-on projects including posters, magazine covers, and brand identity kits, participants will build a professional portfolio. This course is ideal for those aiming to pursue a career in graphic design, digital marketing, or content creation.
Week 1: Introduction & Core Photoshop Skills
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Day 1: Overview of Graphic Design & Photoshop Interface- Fundamentals of digital design
- Photoshop workspace, tools, and navigation
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Day 2: Working with Layers & Selections
- Layer management, blending modes, masks
- Selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection)
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Day 3: Color Theory & Adjustments
- RGB vs CMYK
- Color correction, hue/saturation, curves, and levels
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Day 4: Brushes, Gradients, & Patterns
- Custom brushes and gradients
- Using patterns and textures in design
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Day 5: Mini-Project 1 – Poster Design
- Apply Week 1 concepts to create a digital poster
Week 2: Advanced Editing & Retouching
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Day 6: Image Retouching Techniques
- Healing brush, clone stamp, patch tool
- Skin retouching & portrait enhancement
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Day 7: Smart Objects & Filters
- Smart objects for non-destructive editing
- Applying artistic and blur filters
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Day 8: Typography in Photoshop
- Working with fonts, text effects, and kerning
- Designing with typography for branding
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Day 9: Layer Styles & Effects
- Shadows, glows, strokes, and blending options
- Creating 3D effects and mockups
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Day 10: Mini-Project 2 – Magazine Cover Design
- Combine text, images, and effects for a professional cover
Week 3: Creative Compositions & Branding
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Day 11: Photo Manipulation & Compositing
- Combining multiple images into one
- Perspective correction & realism in composites
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Day 12: Digital Painting & Illustration Basics
- Using pen tool, vector shapes, and paths
- Digital art brushes & painting workflow
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Day 13: UI/UX Design Elements in Photoshop
- Wireframing and designing interfaces
- Creating buttons, icons, and layouts
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Day 14: Branding & Logo Design
- Designing simple brand identities
- Exporting designs for print & web
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Day 15: Mini-Project 3 – Brand Identity Kit
- Logo, social media banner, and stationery mockup
Week 4: Portfolio Development & Professional Workflow
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Day 16: Working with Mockups & Real-World Assets
- Product mockups, business cards, and packaging design
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Day 17: Automation & Smart Workflows
- Actions, batch processing, and file optimization
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Day 18: Preparing Files for Print & Digital Media
- Print-ready formats, resolution settings, export for web
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Day 19: Portfolio Building in Photoshop
- Assembling a professional graphic design portfolio
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Day 20: Final Project – Creative Portfolio Submission
- Students design a multi-piece portfolio project (poster, logo, web banner, and mockup) to showcase skills
Q1: Do I need prior Photoshop knowledge for this course?
A1: No, the course starts from basics, but prior exposure to design concepts will help you progress faster.
Q2: Will I work on real projects?
A2: Yes, you’ll complete mini-projects and a final portfolio project including posters, magazine covers, and branding assets.
Q3: Is Adobe Photoshop software included?
A3: No, learners must arrange their own Photoshop subscription (Adobe offers a student plan).
Q4: What career roles can I pursue after this course?
A4: Roles include Graphic Designer, Visual Content Creator, UI/UX Assistant, Branding Designer, and Freelance Illustrator.
Q5: Will I receive a certification?
A5: Yes, upon successful completion of projects and assessments, you’ll earn the Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop Certification.
Skills You Will Learn
- Photoshop interface, tools, and layer management
- Image editing, retouching, and photo manipulation
- Typography, branding, and logo design
- Compositing and creative visual storytelling
- UI/UX design basics with Photoshop
- Portfolio building and project presentation
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Course details
Lectures
20
Level
Intermediate
Basic info
- Course Name: Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop Certification
- Duration: 4 Weeks (5 days/week)
- Level: Intermediate
- Mode: Online / Classroom / Hybrid
- Projects: Poster Design, Magazine Cover, Brand Identity Kit, Final Portfolio
Course requirements
- Basic computer literacy (Windows/Mac)
- Prior exposure to design concepts helpful but not mandatory
- Access to Adobe Photoshop (latest version preferred)
- A laptop/desktop with at least 8GB RAM
Intended audience
- Students and professionals interested in graphic design
- Marketing and content creators looking to design visuals
- Freelancers aiming to expand their design skill set
- Aspiring UI/UX designers and brand specialists
- Anyone passionate about digital creativity
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