Photo Retouching Certificate
Learn industry-standard photo retouching techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Suitable for beginners and those with a design background.
Learn industry-standard photo retouching techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Suitable for beginners and those with a design background.
Learn industry-standard retouching techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to organize and edit your photos. By the end of the program, you'll have a thorough understanding of how to perfect both your own photographs and stock imagery.
This Photo Retouching Certificate is designed for both beginners and those with a more advanced design background. The program includes courses in Adobe Photoshop, Advanced Retouching, and Adobe Lightroom.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Learn how to retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop. This course covers essential tools and techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Unit 2 12 Hours
Take your Photoshop skills to the next in this advanced Photoshop course. Learn how to make better selections (including hair), retouch skin, adjust color, use channels, use the Pen tool and work with vectors, realistically combine photos, and much more.
Unit 3 12 Hours
Learn to manage, edit, and share photos using Adobe Lightroom. This course covers everything from importing and organizing your photo library to developing images for print, web, and social media.
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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Noble never disappoints. I registered for this class because I wasn't sure I was using Adobe Lightroom properly. Dan helped me see that I was doing well - to a point. There is so much more to the software than I even imagined. Not only was I able to adapt my workflow immediately after class, I can now handle basic retouching without having to switch to Photoshop.
MaryRose Devine
I've used Photoshop for many years, yet this class taught me advanced functionality in the software that I had no idea existed. And the instructor, Ethan, provided excellent instruction on applying retouching techniques to real-world examples. This will help further my career, for sure.
Adam Coti
This was an amazing class. The teacher was fun and very informative. I knew a lot of what was taught, but I learned so many short cuts and in depth information. I believe you have cut my retouching time in half.
Judi Corvinelli
KPR
Top of the heap!!!! The tips of trainer will save me hours and hours of tedium. I learned how to retouch like the pros!
Terry Brykczynski
Learning how to retouch skin tones was worth the price of the class.
Robert Barker
Cornell University
Eugenio was very experienced and knowledgeable. We were supplied with good examples of images to use for practice.
Emily T.
Eugenio is one of the most knowledgeable instructors I've come across. He is also extremely patient with questions and does a great job explaining. I highly recommend taking this course to further your skills at Photoshop.
John Shum
Photo Retouching Certificate is rated 4.8 stars by 253 students
Eugenio is a great teacher, he is very understanding and patient. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot more Photoshop techniques that I didn't know before.
Dan is a great instructor; he speaks clearly and has a calm and friendly approach to the class. He keeps the class articulated and interesting, and takes his time to answer all students' questions.
Great experience for all ages! I just love the virtual format on Zoom.
This is a terrific, intensive introduction to Photoshop. The course instructor is responsive, and you can hold onto recordings of the class for 90 days to review your problem areas until your heart's content.
Eugenio is an outstanding instructor.
Amazing course! Definitely recommend
The materials were great, and I liked the opportunity to practice in class.
This class gave me the experience and confidence to begin playing with Photoshop as a tool for my work. I'm so glad the class was in person, and the price feels reasonable for the amount of skills / practice / attention you get.
My instructor was knowledgeable, thorough, and patient. He did not hesitate to assist me and make sure I stayed on track with the class. The book was also step-by-step and easy to follow.
Excellent class to get started in Photoshop.
Eugenio is the master of this art application. He knows all the resources of Photoshop, and he can assist with anything you have. I learned a lot in a short amount of time.
Overall, the class was an excellent introduction to Photoshop, and I would highly recommend it.
Photoshop is very complex. I think this class is a good introduction to what is possible to do with the software.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn Photoshop as a beginner or, better yet, to learn quick, efficient shortcuts and keys to improve your workflow. This course gives you a step-by-step guide, with an easy-to-follow professional instructor-based teaching system. In addition, hands-on exercises are provided with the workbooks given to each student at the beginning of the course. This is an excellent way to improve or learn new skills as techniques and trends change rapidly.
The Photoshop Bootcamp was very informative and so helpful with learning all the different aspects of the program.
I'm extremely satisfied with Eugenio's class and Noble Desktop. After 16 years of using Photoshop, I have discovered again new techniques with AI and other styles. As a result of the course, I have gained a lot of knowledge and skills. I enjoyed discovering new ways of realizing projects through Eugenio's clear and concise explanations. Eugenio's instruction has improved my abilities in general, and I am grateful for the quality of his instruction. I highly recommend their classes to anyone looking to enhance their skills in Photoshop or any other design software.
A really good introduction to Photoshop for me, as I have no graphics or art training whatsoever and need to design the content that I create. Great class, and our instructor was a pro with many years of experience and very patient!
Great introduction to the wide variety of Photoshop tools. The materials covered useful material for many commonly used projects and set up a great launching pad for more advanced uses. I wasn't sure what to expect from an all-day online class, but I was more than impressed. Class flowed well, breaks were consistent and well-spaced, and it didn't feel like the online vs. in-class students were different. Eugenio did a great job of balancing both. Looking forward to the rest of the Graphic Design Certificate classes.
I wasn't sure if taking this course would help me, but it did in many ways that I didn't think it would. The school has its own unique way of teaching courses and bootcamps. I've learned a lot from the bootcamps, and I have to say I enjoy learning from them.
If the purpose of Noble Desktop's Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp is to give novices with zero knowledge of content creation a sufficient boost to get up to speed as fast as possible on a highly complex video editing suite, then Noble Desktop's bootcamp goes a long way on that track. It's one thing to read any number of online tutorials; it's another thing to apply the lessons to do actual work (even if it's just the basics). The emphasis on the application of Premiere Pro functions to real-world editing scenarios was the most valuable.
This was an excellent course for anyone who is a beginner with Photoshop. The course is well-paced, and the instructor is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and answers all questions. This was truly a great experience for me, and I feel like I have really gained valuable techniques and information to put to use in my professional life.
This course provides a fantastic start to the use of Photoshop. You will learn new and amazing tricks!
The Photoshop Bootcamp at Noble Desktop is a great way for someone with familiarity of the software to gain extra skills and knowledge. It was a comprehensive overview of the tools and provided hands-on experience with related projects.
The class content was easy to understand and the exercises helped me understand Photoshop better. The instructor was nice and willing to listen. My experience in this class was very enjoyable, and I hope to continue it with Adobe Illustrator and the Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp.
Photoshop Advanced Retouching was exceptional, and I am eager to learn more from Eugenio at Noble Desktop.
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Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At CreativeLive, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Make dramatic color corrections to save even the worst photos.
Learn techniques to easily smooth rough-looking skin.
Use the Liquify filter to subtly correct facial expressions.
Use Channels to quickly and easily change colors.
Use filters to simulate motion and make images “pop”.
Students are not required to complete any work outside of class. However, students are encouraged to practice the skills learned in class and develop a portfolio of work.
Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–12 students, but we accept up to 20 students.
We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule.
When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. You’ll still need to take the various courses in the recommended order as shown above, except for Adobe Lightroom which can be taken any time.
These related courses share skills and topics with the Photo Retouching Certificate. Select up to two and tap Compare selected courses to view a side-by-side comparison.
Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.
Unlike this certificate's tight focus on Photoshop and Lightroom for photo retouching, the Graphic Design Certificate adds InDesign and Illustrator and covers broader design theory, portfolio, and critique skills.
Learn how to retouch and color correct photos, combine images, and create graphics in Photoshop. This course covers the basic and intermediate features of Photoshop such as color/contrast, photo retouching, layers, masks, filters, and saving files for web/video/print.
Take Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp first if you're new to Photoshop and want the basic and intermediate features covered before diving into this certificate's advanced retouching, color correction, and masking work.
Learn the skills to become a UX/UI Designer. This course covers design concepts, industry tools like Figma, and research methodologies. Get career-focused training, build a portfolio, and receive one-on-one mentoring and prepare for a career in UX/UI design.
Choose the UX & UI Design Certificate if you want to focus on designing user-centered websites and apps in Figma, including user research and prototyping, rather than this certificate's photo retouching in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.
Choose the UI Design Certificate if you want to focus on designing website and mobile app interfaces in Figma, alongside Photoshop and Illustrator, rather than this certificate's dedicated retouching workflow.
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| Installments | List Price | |
|---|---|---|
| $200.00 | 10% non-refundable deposit | -- |
| $975.00 | Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp | $975 |
| $695.00 | Photoshop Advanced | $695 |
| $130.00 | Adobe Lightroom Classic | $650 |
| ▴ Your 10% deposit has been applied, as well as the certificate discount of $320 | ||
| $2,000.00 | Total You Pay | |