Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 1 Training Course

During this training, participants will master the following skills:

• Proficient navigation and operation of the software
• Understanding printing technologies and output issues
• Photo retouching and enhancements
• Colour adjustment techniques
• Red-eye removal
• Brightness and contrast correction
• Image resizing
• Sharpening techniques to improve clarity
• Compositing multiple images into a single cohesive graphic
• Restoring and enhancing the quality of aged or damaged photographs
• Creating sepia tone effects
• Isolating and cutting out objects from their backgrounds
• Fundamental concepts of image structure, colour models, and file formats
• Working effectively with layers and masks
• Selecting tools and utilising vector paths
• Applying styles and effects
• Typographic text manipulation
• Enhancing colour photographs and graphics
• Using adjustment layers
• Automation techniques for workflow efficiency
• Document history and version management
• Advanced retouching and montage creation
• Properly saving and exporting your work

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level photo enthusiasts and graphic designers who wish to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit and enhance their photos.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Edit and enhance their photos using various tools and functions.
• Organize and manage their photo collections with the organizer.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos.
• Perform basic and advanced photo retouching techniques.

For many of us, Adobe Acrobat Reader is primarily a tool for viewing PDF files.

However, this application also enables you to generate PDF documents tailored to our specific requirements, serving as an alternative to documents created in popular software such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This training on creating PDF documents is designed for individuals eager to master the intricacies of PDF composition.

Course Format

• Practical exercises preceded by instructor-led lectures.
• Participants use dedicated computers.

Adobe Creative Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of industry-standard tools designed for creative professionals, facilitating high-quality design, multimedia production, and seamless collaboration. This course empowers faculty members with practical experience in Adobe's core applications, enabling them to craft academic and institutional materials that enhance creativity, innovation, and communication within the teaching and learning environment.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for beginner to intermediate participants seeking to build digital competencies in graphic design, multimedia editing, and academic content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Navigate the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and effectively manage cloud-based files.
• Design and edit professional visual assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Produce compelling video content and motion graphics with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Create and secure PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Utilise Adobe Express and Firefly for generative AI design and digital marketing assets.
• Integrate various Adobe tools to develop multimedia projects for institutional and academic use.

Course Format

• Project-based learning with hands-on exercises.
• Guided demonstrations using official Adobe software.
• Practical assignments, partial evaluations, and a final integrative project.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training programme for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who want to enhance their document workflows using Adobe Acrobat and AI-powered tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and edit PDF documents from various sources.
• Modify PDF content, including text, images, and formatting.
• Use annotation and markup tools for document review.
• Implement security features to protect PDF documents.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate PDF-related tasks.

Adobe After Effects Essentials is a two-day training programme designed to equip you with the fundamental skills required to become proficient in Adobe After Effects. Throughout the course, you will gain expertise in working with layers, mastering keyframing, controlling animations, managing transparency, and understanding rendering and output processes. By the conclusion of the course, you will be able to professionally edit video content using After Effects while adhering to industry best practices.

This course encompasses all the essential skills needed for the post-production of high-quality, professional video content.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level content developers who wish to have a foundational understanding of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Character Animator.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functions of each software tool in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Use tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Illustrator for graphic design, Adobe Animate for animations, and Adobe Character Animator for character animation.
• Improve creative design and production capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient development of high-quality digital content.

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, cloud-based design tool that enables individuals and teams to quickly create high-quality graphics, videos, and branded content without advanced design experience.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to create visually appealing marketing assets, presentations, and social media content using Adobe Express.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Express interface and use templates effectively.
• Create social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and short videos.
• Apply branding elements such as colours, logos, and fonts consistently.
• Collaborate and publish designs using Adobe Express's cloud features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators keen on leveraging advanced Adobe Illustrator tools to produce professional, high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Explore the latest and advanced features of Adobe Illustrator.
• Acquire expert tips and tricks for utilising advanced Illustrator tools.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images.
• Design professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort text and images.
• Automate workflows for repetitive tasks.

Adobe Marketo Engage is a robust platform for marketing automation and CRM integration that empowers organizations to design, automate, and measure personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels. This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to build intelligent workflows, segment audiences, leverage AI-driven personalization, and effectively analyze campaign performance.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to strengthen their competencies in using Adobe Marketo Engage to plan, execute, and optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns for both academic and commercial purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Marketo Engage interface and understand its core automation functions.
• Design and implement lead nurturing workflows and dynamic content campaigns.
• Segment and manage audiences using smart lists and AI-driven insights.
• Integrate CRM systems for seamless data synchronization and tracking.
• Analyze performance metrics and apply optimization techniques based on campaign data.
• Develop an end-to-end automated marketing project relevant to higher education.

Course Format

• Theoretical presentation with real-world examples.
• Hands-on demonstrations in a controlled lab environment.
• Interactive exercises and a practical workshop project.
• Final evaluation through presentation of a functional automated campaign.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course explores advanced image creation and editing techniques, providing practical exercises that show how these methods can be combined to produce striking visual effects.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to utilise the core functionalities of Adobe Photoshop CC. Specifically, you will:

• • Use brushes, gradients, and tool presets to generate raster images.
• • Apply vector paths, shape tools, typography, and special text effects.
• • Implement advanced layer techniques using masks, filters, and smart objects.
• • Utilise actions and batch processing to automate repetitive tasks.
• • Edit video by employing timelines, transitions, graphics, titles, and animation features.
• • Define project requirements by clarifying the purpose, target audience, copyright regulations, and project management responsibilities.

Through this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn to utilise Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement capabilities while working through a series of practical exercises designed to elevate the quality of sample photographs.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Photoshop's photo-enhancing features to improve photographic quality
• Adjust sharpness and blur to highlight key features within a photograph
• Modify colour tones and facial expressions in images
• Prepare photographs for printing or photo development

Audience

• Beginners and enthusiasts in photography

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Core concepts of computer graphics and desktop publishing
• Understanding and managing colour workflows
• Distinctions between vector and raster graphics
• Techniques for enhancing colour photographs and graphics
• Foundations of retouching and constructing photomontages
• Designing original illustrations and graphical elements
• Adapting designs to meet specific printing and composition requirements
• Understanding logo creation and typography principles
• Designing effective charts and data tables
• Producing business cards and letterheads
• Creating labels, certificates, and invitations
• Preparing layouts for leaflets, banners, billboards, and print materials
• Advanced text formatting techniques
• Utilising style sheets and character formatting styles
• Implementing spot colours and special ink usage
• Best practices for pre-press publication preparation
• Overview of digital, offset, and solvent printing processes

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create mobile interfaces with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement UI/UX designs for a responsive mobile application.
• Prepare and animate designs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Create reusable components.
• Incorporate advanced animations with Adobe After Effects.