Non-Scary Beginner-Intermediate Adobe Photoshop inc New AI (Udemy.com)
Learn from Scratch, and Includes the Powerful New Neural and Generative AI Features
Created by: Tim Wilson
Last updated February 2026
What you will learn
- How to make your images look their best using Exposure, Color Balance and other tone & color controls
- How to retouch images to enhance them such improving skin, and cleaning up tears, dirt and imperfections in photos.
- Create multi-image collages using cut-outs including how to cut out hair / fur.
- Understand non-destructive editing techniques using layers and masks
- Gain an excellent understanding of all the main editing tools
Quality Score
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Overall Score : 94 / 100
Course Description
Welcome to my Non-Scary Adobe Photoshop for Beginners through to Intermediate!
Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing and creation—and now it’s even better with powerful AI features.
You’ll learn Photoshop basics and apply them by creating multi-image compositions, retouching photos, color correcting, using adjustment layers and selections, exploring AI-powered neural filters, and leveraging AI tools for generating and editing images quickly and accurately.
This course is packed with beginner-friendly tutorials and step-by-step projects to help you get started confidently. No prior Photoshop or photography experience is needed.
Hi, I'm Tim!
I’m an Adobe Certified Instructor and Expert, as well as a designer based in London.
We’ll explore essential tools and techniques together, and you’ll complete guided projects to reinforce your learning. All content is adaptable for both print and web.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Color correct images for stunning results
Create multi-image compositions
Cut out people and hair with precision
Convert color images to toned or black & white
Design posters, brochures, and ads with text and logos
Make social media graphics
Understand layers and selections
Use various selection tools effectively
Add effects like shadows, reflections, and liquid text
Design your own text and graphics
Create interactive type
Adjust facial features
Explore and recreate current design trends
Use filters, including powerful AI neural filters
And much more!
All lessons are delivered in short, clear videos with hands-on projects.
Resource files are included so you can follow along and learn by doing. Finished files are also provided for deeper understanding.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid grasp of Photoshop basics and be able to create eye-catching, creative images.
Don’t forget to share your work—I love seeing what you create!
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
51 Reviews
Tim Wilson
Tim divides his time between training, and undertaking design and photography projects. He has trained a range of companies including BBC, Disney, Aardman, Sky, Nissan, Ford, British Airways, Virgin, Barclays, KPMG, NHS, the Times and Adobe amongst many others.
Tim spent many years as a lecturer for Graphic Design and Photography Honour Degree students at universities. He loves sharing his passion for design and this is reflected by the enthusiasm from his students who rebook his courses to continue their professional development.
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Reviews
By Harry Childs on 4/17/2026
So far, this course is working out great for me. Informative with good examples.
By Regan Forrester on 3/21/2026
Very user friendly and helpful instruction so far
By Amrita Chattopadhyay on 2/25/2026
Informative and engaging. Tim is an excellent teacher who clearly walks you through concepts, addresses doubts, and focuses on subtle refinements that make a real difference. Overall, this is one of the most insightful and detailed courses I’ve taken, and I’ve learned a lot from it.
By Randa Carr on 1/28/2026
Understand very well
By Philip Gbemu on 1/9/2026
Coursse is really engaging. Thumbs up Tim!
By Achmad Pamoedjo on 11/24/2025
Yes, it was good match for me......
By Keith Russell on 8/22/2025
Really good course. One of the best for learning courses for photoshop, easy to follow. all instructions easy to follow with great results.
By Kent Pendleton on 5/22/2025
Pleased so far; good review...I had used PS in the past but there are many new features
By Vijayan AK on 6/10/2026
By Ken on 6/6/2026












