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Ultimate Photoshop Training: From Beginner to Pro 2026 + AI

Master Adobe Photoshop CC 2026 without any previous knowledge. Learn the newest AI tricks to get fast results like a pro

Created byCristian Barin

Last updated 4/2026

English

Arabic [Auto],German [Auto],

What you'll learn

Design icons, business cards, illustrations, and characters
Clean up face imperfections, improve and repair photos
Use creative effects to design stunning text styles
Remove people or objects from photos
Cut away a person from their background
Master selections, layers, and working with the layers panel

Course content

22 sections • 220 lectures • 22h 37m total length

Introduction3:03
Meet Chris, the author of this course.
Workbook & Download resources for section 1
Get the Best Photoshop Version5:12
Find out what Photoshop version is best for this course and how you can get it.
Create a Black and White Image6:55
Create a black and white image and make a certain area stand out in just a few steps.
Here’s why Photoshop is finally magical4:52
How to get help fast - live chat with me!3:20
Replace or add objects with AI - Realistically blend images together6:36
Use the History Panel to fix your mistakes5:19
Learn to fix mistakes using the history panel to revert to previous states. Explore control z across recent and older Photoshop versions and how branching forward hides earlier actions.
You need to learn this tool for AI Art (Generative Fill)5:08
OPTIONAL: Speed up Photoshop6:19
This optional lecture will teach you how to optimize your computer settings to optimize Photoshop.
Remove anything in one click – REALLY!4:28
Master the Photoshop remove tool, a brush you click and hold to erase people and objects, sample all layers, adjust size with bracket keys, and use new layers for flexibility.
AI Art - Dall-E, ChatGPT - will they replace designers?7:47
Quickly improve images with Camera Raw10:37
Learn how to quickly improve photos in Camera Raw by applying auto adjustments and refined sliders for temperature, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and clarity.
Massive PSD Giveaway! Over 300 Premium Resources!0:14

Introduction & Download Resources for this Section0:39
Quick overview of the entire section.
Use Photoshop’s Interface Efficiently4:19
This lecture explains each section of the program and shows you where you need to focus your attention.
Customize Your Workspace7:35
Photoshop is a versatile program and in this lecture you'll learn how to make it fit for your needs.
Create a New Project3:55
Learn how to create a new project in Photoshop CC 2022. It's more complicated than you think ...
Get around Photoshop Fast6:56
After this lecture, you'll be able to move around freely inside a project without any second guesses.
Exercise: Practice zooming and panning3:05
Save your Photoshop work8:05
Export Your Work in 4 Ways (as a PNG/JPEG)4:59
Learn how to save your work appropriately and how you can export it efficiently.
How to Crop and Straighten Photos8:04
Get active by cropping and straightening and image in a few easy steps.
This is how Photoshop saved me $90004:24
Open Images in Photoshop4:41
Explore 6 ways to open images in Photoshop, each with certain particularities.
How to resize a photo (shrink & enlarge)7:11
This lecture teaches you several ways to resize an image.
Shrink your PNG/JPEGs without losing quality6:05
The Powerful Properties Panel6:42
Activate the latest edition of the properties panel in Photoshop for contextual, shortcut-driven controls. It adapts to your selection—canvas, rectangle, or text layer—offering size, color, rulers, guides, and trim tools.
Optional – Save your work to the cloud5:53
Review1:13
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.

Download the resources for this section0:03
This is the biggest improvement in Photoshop's history3:57
Colorize a black and white photo4:31
Colorize a black and white photo with Photoshop's neural colorize filter, then refine non-destructively with a smart filter and layer mask, using automatic or manual edits as needed.
Automatic Skin Smoothing6:32
Look like a model with Smart Portrait5:35
Explore how Photoshop's smart portrait feature transforms heads and features using subtle sliders to adjust age, happiness, teeth, and skin, with ethical caution for avatars and group photos.
Improve your portrait & change your background4:36
Bokeh Effect: Use depth blur for a beautiful look8:05
Cut out a person and replace the background6:57
Cut out a person and replace the background in Photoshop using neural filters for a realistic result. Apply select subject, masks, harmonization, depth blur, and smart objects to build composites.
Restore old photos with neural filters2:35
Use Photoshop neural filters to restore old photos by combining photo restoration, jpeg artifact removal, and colorize to revive a 1920s Berlin image, with careful scratch reduction.
Make a photo 4x bigger (GREAT quality)6:26
Learn to upsample images in Photoshop with a smart object and neural filters, using Super Zoom to enlarge up to four times with sharper details and print-ready results.
Get creative with your nature photos2:29
Instagram filters in Photoshop4:35

Introduction & Download Resources for this Section0:46
Quick overview of the entire section.
OPTIONAL: What Are Layers?4:13
Appropriate for beginners, this lecture explains the concept of layers in Photoshop.
Start Using Layers8:41
Hands on lecture where you get to work with layers
Here's my best tips for the Layers Panel6:21
Learn about the many secrets of the layers panel.
Select Layers5:39
Selecting layers is an essential part of working in Photoshop. This lecture teaches you how to select layers efficiently.
Move Layers like a Pro3:38
After this lecture, you'll be able to move layers with ease, both from the layers panel and from the canvas.
EXERCISE: Layer Dexterity2:40
Get active with your first exercise that aims to teach you how to work with layers effectively.
Solution: Layer Dexterity6:36
Find out how you were supposed to solve the previous exercise.
Arrange Images Quickly9:54
In this video, I'll teach you how to arrange layers fast by using certain features in Photoshop.
Layer Opacity vs. Fill3:10
Find out what's the difference between opacity and fill, a matter a lot of Photoshop users don't know about.
EXERCISE: Fast Alignment1:53
In this exercise, you'll learn how to use the alignment tools from the options bar (from the Move Tool)
Solution: Fast Alignment4:03
Find out how I'd solve the previous exercise about layer alignment.
Review2:05
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.

Introduction & Download Resources for this Section0:54
Quick overview of the entire section.
Layer Types Explained10:16
Find out all layer types in Photoshop and what are their strengths and minuses.
Customize the Layers Panel5:49
Discover certain features that will make your life easier in the layers panel.
How to prepare a design for printing (packaging)8:44
Learn to prepare packaging designs for print by researching packing names, sampling materials, and using templates and PDFs, ensuring correct size, bleed, and eco-friendly choices.
Identify Layers9:04
In this lecture, I'll teach you how to identify layers quickly and without effort.
Filter Layers6:47
The layers panel has a fantastic filtering system that allows you to pin point certain layers. This lecture teaches you everything you need to know about it.
Test your speed with this fun exercise2:28
In this exercise, you'll test your skills acquired so far in this section.
Solution: Sort Layers8:27
Find out how you should have solved the previous exercise.
Manipulate Layers: Resize, Rotate, Transform, Flip5:12
Master resizing and rotating layers in Photoshop using handles and chain icon to maintain aspect ratio. Hold shift to override it when needed, and explore perspective with Ctrl T.
Best Hotkeys6:45
In this optional lecture, I'll show you some of my favorite hotkeys that can supercharge your workflow.
Use Blending Modes3:55
Blending modes are a fantastic way to spice up your project. In this lecture, you'll see how you can use them.
How I quickly edit a website in Photoshop20:54
Bonus: Find great packaging designs15:56
Review1:26
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.

What’s Adobe Bridge and this why you should care3:17
Organize loads of photos with Adobe Bridge5:59
Rate your files – the unknown hero!7:03
Learn to rate photos in Adobe Bridge using a 1–5 star system to identify which images to delete or edit in Camera Raw and Photoshop, streamline batch renaming and backups.
Are you a beginner photographer? Start here!5:46
Optimize viewing mode and clear cache3:57
Create a beautiful PDF presentation in seconds5:10
Create a beautiful pdf presentation in seconds by selecting photos in Adobe Bridge, choosing a template, arranging the grid, and exporting a pdf with optional password protection and watermark.

Camera Raw – A must-watch introduction2:24
The most important thing about editing photos2:57
Most common edits in Camera Raw7:18
How to adjust parts of a photo in Camera Raw6:21
Here’s a smarter way to adjust specific parts in Camera Raw4:09
Discover better tools to make edits in Camera Raw2:43
Raw image format vs JPEG4:20
How to quickly view lots of images3:43
My workflow in Camera Raw4:08
How to add optimized images to a website (gallery)5:54
One-click wonders in Camera Raw3:56
Bonus: How I work in Camera Raw for product photos (30 minutes)29:38
Discover a practical camera raw workflow for product photos, from initial selection and exposure tweaks to color grading, masking, and batch export at consistent sizes for web and e-commerce.
Conclusion1:39

Introduction1:02
Quick overview of the entire section
Use the Brush Tool6:18
Photoshop offers lots of ways of working with brushes. In this lecture, you'll get an overview of what you need to know in your every day projects.
Soften Skin Imperfections6:08
This activity teaches you how to improve your skin's appearance in just a few easy steps.
Skin Smoothing - The Easy Way5:12
Use the Eye Dropper & Swatches9:13
Working with color is an important part of Photoshop so this lecture aims to shed some light on the eye dropper tool and how it can be used in conjunction with swatches.
OPTIONAL: Photoshop vs. Illustrator5:53
Both Illustrator and Adobe are part of the Adobe family. Find out what's the main difference between them.
The Libraries Panel8:26
Resolution vs. Image Size2:37
What's the difference between resolution and image size? A lot of Photoshop users often get it wrong. Find out the answer through this video.
OPTIONAL: Change T-Shirt Color4:26
This lecture is perfect for beginner users who want a quick and easy way of changing a color from a photo. This is marked as being option due to the fact that we have a better approach later down the road, which offers better results, but requires a bit more skill.
Optimize Project Size4:10
I'll teach how the only ways through which you can lower your PSD size.
Non-destructive Editing5:05
This is a staple of professional Photoshop users - non-destructive editing. Find out why this is so important.
Review1:28
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.

Introduction1:16
Find out how artboards can help you5:52
The hidden value of artboards6:37
Creating and resizing artboards6:04
Create artboards in photoshop using presets, manual measurements, or the artboard tool. Resize artboards via the properties panel with w and h values, or by dragging edges on the canvas.
Duplicate artboards and using guides6:49
Exporting artboards3:10
Export artboards in Photoshop with two quick methods, customize settings for selected boards, and distinguish artboard mode from classic Photoshop mode to streamline app design workflows.
Conclusion0:58

Requirements

No previous knowledge of Photoshop required.
If you have Photoshop installed, that's great. If not, I'll teach you how to get it on your computer.

Description

Learn how to use Photoshop CC 2026 with the newest AI (artificial intelligence) tricks:

remove anything in just a few clicks;
remove a background through a single button;
fill in blank areas in a realistic way;
remove people or objects from photos;
add new objects into an image by typing in what you want;

This is the future of design work! Photoshop is more valuable than ever. Forget Midjourney, Dall-E or other tools - Photoshop is the best thing on the market right now!

MASSIVE GIVEAWAY: OVER 300 PREMIUM PSD FILES FOR MY STUDENTS!
- NEW: cheat sheets for every single lecture so you can easily review the information;
- the course is mostly version independent so you don't have to use Photoshop CC, but it is recommended!;
This is the ultimate Photoshop training course that will take you from absolute beginner to proficient Photoshop user in no time at all.

Learn how to use Photoshop with ease while having fun!

My approach is simple: we focus on real world cases and I present the best techniques that require minimal effort yet produce maximum results. All the lessons are focused on getting the job done in the least amount of time possible. I'll be using the latest version of the program - Photoshop CC, but I explain my workflow for all users, no matter what version you have installed.

What will you learn?

Customize the program to best suit you
Get the best Photoshop version
Create new projects and share your work
Master layers and the layers panel
Move, select, and edit layers
Work with the Pen Tool like a pro
Create and modify shapes
Design flat illustrations
Create and animate emojis
Remove skin issues and retouch portraits
Design business cards
Create app icons
Design cute characters
Manipulate and repair photos in creative ways
… and so much more!

The most important thing about this course: it's the foundation to any designer. After you finish it, you can decide if you want to specialize in: web design, app design, graphic design, retouching, photo manipulation, and so on. You'll have a lot of possibilities, it's up to you to choose what you like the most.

Why is this course different?

Progressive difficulty: we start slow and we build our way up
Tons of activities, exercises, and challenges
Cheat sheets you can review to refresh your memory
Quality instructor support: I respond to most questions in under 12 hours
All lectures are straight to the point - minimal effort, maximum results
Learn by working, not by memorizing!

By the end of this course you will be able to use the program with ease. You'll feel in control as you pursue and complete more ambitious projects. Whether you are contemplating a career change, considering freelancing opportunities, or developing a personal hobby, get started today on your Photoshop journey!

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for beginner-level Photoshop users.
If you’re an intermediate or advanced user, please check out my curriculum especially the practice activities and assignments to see if this course is a good fit for you.
This course is not for students who want to learn about one particular topic in depth, for example, painting with brushes in Photoshop. Instead, this is a comprehensive course that gives you a solid foundation on all the major topics in Photoshop.

Ultimate Photoshop Training: From Beginner to Pro 2026 + AI

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Course content

Introduction14 lectures • 1hr 10min

Get Started16 lectures • 1hr 24min

Neural Filters - One-click wonders in Photoshop12 lectures • 56min

Learn about layer essentials in Photoshop13 lectures • 1hr

Learn to work with layers like a pro14 lectures • 1hr 47min

Everything you need to know about Adobe Bridge6 lectures • 31min

Camera Raw - Edit Your Photos13 lectures • 1hr 19min

Cloud Documents - The Biggest Change in your workflow4 lectures • 18min

Raster Layers - The most flexible layer type in Photoshop12 lectures • 1hr

Artboards - This is how you should use them7 lectures • 31min

Requirements

Description

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