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Adobe Photoshop CC For Absolute Beginner to Advanced (Udemy.com)

Retouch, Color Adjustment, Layer, Text Style, Shadow, Blur, Advance Content Aware, Retouch

4.6
774 reviews

Created by: Stephen Koel Soren

Last updated June 2026

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This is a short, beginner-focused Photoshop course from Stephen Koel Soren, built as a crash course rather than a full reference. At 4.2 hours across 32 lectures in a single section, it covers layers, color and hue adjustments, gradients, shadows, content-aware fill, blur, and retouching. The syllabus assumes nothing: no prior Photoshop, photography, or design experience is required, which matches the audience notes and what reviewers confirm.

Reviewers call the teaching clear and well paced, and several say it gave them a real foundation after starting with little or no Photoshop knowledge. One review flagged the instructor as a little tough to understand early on, though the same reviewer said it got easier over time. The recurring complaint is depth: a few students wanted every tool introduced up front before moving into effects, and asked for more detail on brushes, blending modes, and masking specifically. One experienced reviewer said there was nothing new for someone who already knows the software.

For 249 minutes of content, this earns its 4.6 rating and mostly five star reviews, and it was refreshed in mid 2026, so the interface should still match current Photoshop. It works best as a first course, something to get comfortable with the workspace and essential tools before moving to a longer, more advanced one. Anyone past the basics or wanting hands-on projects should look elsewhere, but for absolute beginners it is a solid, no-filler starting point.

Best forComplete beginners who want the essential Photoshop tools fast, not a deep dive.
Skip it ifYou already use Photoshop and want advanced masking, brushes, or blending techniques.

Pros

  • Covers layers, color correction, content-aware fill, and retouching in one course
  • Reviewers repeatedly call the teaching clear and easy to follow for beginners
  • Recently refreshed, updated June 2026, so tools match the current version
  • 774 reviews average 4.6 stars with very few 1 or 2 star ratings

Cons

  • Only 4.2 hours and one section, so tools get covered but not in depth
  • Several reviewers wanted brushes, blending modes, and masking explained more fully
  • Not much here for anyone who already knows Photoshop basics
the course is very comprehensive for beginners and advance, it's one of the excellent courses ever. thank you master.
Anontara Elijah, a student

Built for people who have never opened Photoshop, not for anyone with existing editing experience.

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What you will learn

  • Layers
  • Levels
  • Vibrance and Saturation
  • Hue and Saturation
  • Invert and Threshold
  • Add Gradient Stroke Bevel and Emboss
  • Shadow
  • Content Aware
  • Blur
  • Retouch

Course content

1 section · 32 lectures · 4.2 hours of video 3 articles

  1. 1Introduction 2 free previews32 lectures · 4.2 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • beginners who wants to learn photoshop

What you need before you start

  • No experience needed

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Course Description

Hi There, I am Stephen Koel Soren and I am a Graphics and Web Expert. This is a crash course for Adobe Photoshop and You will learn only the essential part that is really required for design in Photoshop.

If you are a beginner and looking to learn photoshop from scratch then this course will help you to learn Adobe Photoshop Professionally. For learning graphics design and photoshop retouching from beginner to advanced this course can be a lighthouse for you. You can learn from this course about Photoshop Layer, Color and Adjustment, Photoshop Color Correction, Shape and Symbol, Content-Aware & Cropping, Photoshop Text Style, Gradient Stroke & Bevel, Shadow, Blending, Selection, Photoshop Masking, Blur & Filters, Transform, Warp & Distort, Clipping Mask, Retouch, Photoshop Retouching, Effect Of Visual Style, Brush, Export, Earning Money With Graphics Design Work, Advance Tool and many more.

This course is especially for beginners and you do not need any previous knowledge of adobe photoshop, photography, or design. We will start right at the beginning and work our way through step by step. If you never opened Photoshop before or you have already opened Photoshop but you are looking for basic and essential use of photoshop you just have to follow me and together we will learn how to make beautiful images using Photoshop.
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Instructor Details

Stephen Koel Soren

Stephen Koel Soren is an experienced AI Automation Expert and Highest Rated Instructor specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Automation Engineering, and Creative Technologies. He is passionate about simplifying complex AI concepts and turning them into practical, real-world skills that beginners and professionals can apply with confidence.

With a strong focus on hands-on, project-based learning, Stephen teaches students how to use AI tools, automation workflows, and design technologies to solve real problem

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4.6

774 ratings on Udemy

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By Rambabu on 3/12/2025

Thanks This course is a good starting point for anyone new to Photoshop. It covers the basics in a simple and easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for beginners. While the course provides a solid foundation, it is quite short and only touches on essential tools and features. If you're looking for an in-depth or advanced Photoshop course, this might not be enough. However, for those who just want to get familiar with Photoshop and learn the fundamentals, it's a useful resource. A bit more detail and hands-on exercises would have made it even better.

By Will LaFleur on 8/7/2024

So far, I am getting a lot out of this course. The instructor is slow, careful and methodical, which is exactly what a raw beginner like me needs. He explains the material and steps well. Thanks. Will L.

By Martin Kieti on 7/26/2024

I love the course so far.I tried learning on youtube but since I started learning here I am confident enough to say that I am no longer a beginner. I can use this knowledge to teach others.

By João Reis on 5/9/2024

A good Beginner Course!! The course could be improved in the future by adding a section on how to record files and discussing other tools in the various tabs and menus. I enjoyed taking the course and the calm manner in which it´s explained.

By Adedeji Sadiat on 2/3/2024

The Teacher's explanation was clear and easy to follow,he made the course interesting to watch and follow along with his material. I recommend this course to anyone that is interested in learning Adobe Photoshop

By JOEL MATTHEW on 10/24/2023

The course is very educational. I am not a beginner but going through it makes me feel like one because I have not be utilizing Photoshop enough. I am glad to partake on this.

By Emmanuel Martins on 10/5/2023

At the beginning of the video class. The training just went into the app and started explaining after installation. It would have been SuperB if he started with how to create a project which was the first thing after the installation. But it is awesome as it is straight forward.

By Muhammad Umer Rafique Sajawal on 8/9/2023

My First online course and a very good experience. Teacher was also good and taught very calmly, joyous manner. I enjoyed the class. Teacher accent was also great , although I was watching at 1.75x . Thankyou Sir

By Nwulu PraiseGod Frank on 6/13/2023

The tutor is so awesome and wonderful......I will recommended this course to my friends and family I love what I'm seeing, the mode of teaching is soo clear and simple

By M Zulqarnain Akbar on 10/17/2022

I have done the Adobe Photoshop course from other sources but I have never seen such an amazing course I think it is best for new comers I really recommend every one who want to learn Adobe Photoshop

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Overall Score : 92 / 100

Adobe Photoshop CC For Absolute Beginner to Advanced
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  • Video Duration: icon 4.2h
  • Price: $54.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon June 2026
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
  • Certificate: icon Yes
  • Lectures:32 in 1 section
  • Students:83,700
  • Subtitles:1 language
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