From Zero to Design - Photoshop Basics for Everyone

Name: From Zero to Design - Photoshop Basics for Everyone
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Learn essential Photoshop skills from scratch—file setup, layers, tools, presets, and foundational design basics.

Created byMaryam Memar

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

How to create and open files and new documents in Photoshop
How to use presets and set up resolution and color modes properly
How to understand and manage layers effectively
How to get familiar with essential Photoshop tools and their basic functions
How to build a solid foundation for using Photoshop confidently in any design project

Course content

4 sections • 42 lectures • 1h 58m total length

Introduction1:08
Master Photoshop basics for beginners by navigating the workspace, creating new files, and using layers, tools, presets, resolution, and color codes. Build confidence to design posters and curate a portfolio.

Getting start with Photoshop workspace5:23
How to open files in Photoshop1:09
Learn how to open files in Photoshop using the file menu, the Ctrl+O shortcut, and the home screen open button, then select and open the file.
Opening recent files0:56
New document dialog box2:06
What is the fastest way to create a new document in Photoshop?
How to create a new document3:19
Setting the size of a new document2:27
Set up a personalized Photoshop document by choosing file, new, and adjusting width, height, and units; save a descriptive preset and create the document.
Setting the resolution of a new document3:01
Different color modes and their usage5:34
Explore the main Photoshop color modes: bitmap, grayscale, RGB, CMYK, and lab color—and learn when to use each for screen display and print.
Create an A4 Document with Custom Settings
Saving options in Photoshop6:28
Explore saving options in Photoshop, including PSD for editable layers and web-ready formats. Learn when to save for web and when to keep a PSD for future edits.
How to save and save as in Photoshop3:18
Import and Save an Image

The concept of layers4:14
How to create a new layer1:51
Learn how to view, create, and edit layers using the layers panel in the lower right corner, and add new layers with the new layer button or Shift+N shortcuts.
Select and Separate – Building a New Layer
How to create a new layer from selected area1:46
How to duplicate a layer0:58
How to delete a layer0:41
How to hide a layer0:34
Learn how to hide and reveal layers in Photoshop using the eye icon, including turning off the text layer to control document visibility.
Editing layers3:29
Re-ordering layers and its usage1:32
Adding and editing layer styles3:41
Adding and editing adjustment layers4:04
Move, Reorder, and Adjust

How to work with Move tool0:50
Selection tools: Marquee Selection2:37
Selection tools: Lasso Selection2:24
Selection tools: Quick Selection2:23
Selection option panel2:42
Explore the selection option panel to refine selections using four tools: new selection, add to selection (shift), subtract (alt), and intersection to keep only overlap.
Crop and Perspective Crop2:37
Use crop and slice tools in Photoshop to remove unwanted parts, choose standard sizes or 2 in 1 values, rotate the crop, adjust perspective crop, and open a new document.
Working with Color Picker tool1:49
How to use Ruler and Note2:55
Working with Spot Healing tool1:29
Explore retouching and painting tools in Photoshop, focusing on the Spot Healing Brush tool and Patch tool to remove unwanted areas and seamlessly blend them with surrounding content.
Brush tools and its options1:33
Master the brush tool in Photoshop by selecting colors, using the eyedropper with Alt to pick a color, adjusting opacity and flow in the option bar, and undoing with Ctrl+Z.
How to work with Stamp tool in Photoshop1:48
Use the pattern stamp tool to select an area as pattern and copy it anywhere; adjust size with brackets, alt-click to define, then drag to apply with opacity.
Eraser tool and its options1:48
How to work with Gradient tool2:54
Color Bucket tool1:26
Use the paint bucket tool in the gradient tool group to color specific areas, and set tolerance from 0 to 255 to control range, with 255 painting the entire image.
Working with Blur, Sharpen and Smudge tools1:21
Working with Dodge and Burn tools0:58
Pen tool and all you need to know to work with it4:14
Shape tool and its options4:16
How to work with Type tool and its variables3:22
Learn to use the type tool and type option panel to adjust fonts, font effects, size, color, spacing, and paragraph palettes, including vertical text and automatic layer creation.
How to Zoom In and Out in Photoshop1:13
Working with Color Swatch Panel3:14

Requirements

No prior experience with Photoshop or graphic design is required
A computer with Photoshop installed (any recent version)
Basic computer skills such as using a mouse and keyboard

Description

Welcome to From Zero to Photoshop, a beginner-friendly course designed to guide you through the essential skills needed to confidently start using Photoshop. Whether you’re a student, creative professional, or just curious about digital design, this course will help you build a solid foundation.

In this course, you’ll learn how to create and open documents, set up presets, and understand important settings like resolution and color modes. You will also get hands-on experience with Photoshop’s layer system—one of its most powerful features—and explore the core tools that will become your go-to in any project.

No previous experience is necessary; we start from the very basics and progress step-by-step to help you feel comfortable navigating Photoshop’s interface. By the end of the course, you’ll have practical skills that you can apply immediately to your own designs, whether for portfolios, presentations, or personal projects.

And that’s not all—after completing this course, you’ll be well-prepared to take on more advanced and specialized Photoshop topics. From creating eye-catching posters to building stunning portfolios, the foundational knowledge you gain here will make those next steps feel much easier. With consistent practice, you’ll not only understand the tools—you’ll be able to use them like a pro. This course is just the beginning of your creative journey with Photoshop.

Who this course is for:

Complete beginners who want to learn Photoshop from scratch
Students, creatives, or professionals looking to build foundational Photoshop skills
Anyone interested in graphic design, digital art, or visual projects who needs a practical introduction
Those who want to confidently navigate Photoshop’s workspace and basic features

From Zero to Design - Photoshop Basics for Everyone

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Mastering in Photoshop Essentials: The Ultimate kickstart10 lectures • 34min

Layers Unblock: The Keys to Professional Designs10 lectures • 23min

Powerful Tools of Photoshop: Elevate Your Workflow21 lectures • 48min

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