Photoshop 2026 – Tools and Methods to Master

By the end of this e-learning course, you will be able to use Photoshop 2026 to edit, retouch, transform, and enhance digital images. You will learn how to prepare files for web and print, create and organize compositions, apply effects, use AI-powered features, and develop practical working habits to continue exploring Photoshop with confidence.

Target audience:
This e-learning course is designed for beginners or occasional users who need to work with images in a professional, creative, or communication-related context.

Level required:

No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required. Hands-on practice with the software may help you progress faster.

Video
This module provides educational videos of a total duration of 2h48.
Photoshop 2026 – Mastering the basics

• Understanding the workspace
  • Foundations: Understanding the pixel
  • Foundations: RGB or CMYK?
  • Creating your first document: setting dimensions, color space, and resolution
  • Importing files into Photoshop
  • Importing vector elements from Illustrator
  • User interface navigation and organising your workspace
  • Using the contextual task bar
  • Rulers and guides
• Structuring your Work with Layers
  • Creating, renaming and organising layers
  • Non-destructive workflow
  • Modifying a selection
  • Working with smart objects
• Selecting and Isolating Elements
  • Selection tools and how to modify selections
  • Modifying a selection
  • AI-assisted selection
  • Object selection tool
  • Color range selection
  • Refining complex edges
  • From selection to layer mask
  • Retouching layer masks
  • Nesting layers with clipping masks
• Correcting and Retouching Images
  • Scene cleanup using removal tools and content-aware fill
  • Precision retouching with healing brush
  • Clone stamp techniques
  • Replacing areas and expanding images with Generative Fill (AI)
  • Creating content with AI via the contextual task bar
  • Upscaling
  • Neural filters
• Transformation and Shapes
  • Basic transformations: scaling, rotating, and flipping
  • Warp and perspective
  • Creating and editing simple vector shapes
• Adjusting Light and Color
  • Balancing and improving a flat base image
  • Sculpting light using adjustment layers
  • Colors effect
  • Modifying or replacing specific colors
  • AI harmonization
• Adding Text and Visual Effects
  • Inserting text
  • Type on a Path
  • Applying simple effects with layer styles (fx)
  • Realistic overlays using blending
  • Using blur tools to add depth of field
  • Advanced compositing with multiple elements
• Automating and Optimizing Workflow
  • Actions: creating and saving recorded sequences
  • Editing recorded sequences
  • Batch processing across multiple files
  • Downloadable actions
  • Discovering built-in scripts
• Exporting and Delivering
  • Saving your document
  • Web optimisation: exporting for speed and quality
  • Setting up files for printing
  • Organising and archiving your source files