Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Indesign CC with instructor qualification

Free of cost

by funding

The course guides you through the functions and tools of the Adobe CC Photoshop and InDesign programs. You will also acquire the necessary knowledge to prepare an apprenticeship and support trainees. You will learn how artificial intelligence is used in the profession.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Image editing with Adobe Photoshop CC"
    Certificate "Layout design with Adobe InDesign CC"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    Trainer aptitude test (you can find out the exact dates from your IHK)
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 10 Weeks

Image editing with Adobe Photoshop CC

Operating basics (approx. 1 day)

Important keyboard commands (shortcuts)

Creative Cloud and Adobe Bridge

Efficient image search and image databases


Important working techniques (approx. 1 day)

Rulers and auxiliary lines

Changing the working area, image rotation

Scaling, filling, transforming

Smart objects, shape grids


Working with layers (approx. 2 days)

Stack sequence, control panel overview

Layer compositions

Opacity and blending mode, layer styles

Blend, adjustment and fill layers


Selection methods (approx. 1 day)

AI-based selection techniques (Adobe Sensei)

Lasso and magic wand

Quick and motif selection tool

Masking mode

Pen tool


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Masks and transitions (approx. 2 days)

Automated mask creation

Mask contents

Blending motifs with gradient masks

Clipping masks, vector masks, channel masks


Colors and color corrections (approx. 1 day)

Color settings and color spaces

Histogram, color capture tool

Adobe Color and CC library

Recoloring by fill level (CD/CI colors)


Retouching and touching up (approx. 1 day)

Beauty retouching

Lens flaws

Body styling


Filters and effects (approx. 1 day)

Non-destructive work with smart filters

Image looks and creative filters

Image sharpness and blurring


Introduction to Adobe Camera Raw (approx. 1 day)

White balance, raw color corrections

Automatic perspective correction

Linking Raw and Photoshop


Scripting and automation (approx. 1 day)

Image processor

Contact sheet

Merge to HDR Pro

Actions and batch processing

Create droplet


Animation and web banner (approx. 2 days)

Frame animation (GIF)

Video sequences with audio

Web banner


Prepress, cross-media publishing (approx. 1 day)

Image compression

Print output and color proof


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Layout design with Adobe InDesign CC

Layout basics (approx. 1 day)

Project workflow, planning and conception

Introduction to working environment, user interface and tools

Document and program settings

Workspaces

Important keyboard commands (shortcuts)

Navigation, page and document structure


Layout creation techniques (approx. 2 days)

Creating page layouts with text/graphics

Margins and columns, guidelines, rulers

Working with frames and corner options

Aligning and transforming objects, Pathfinder

Properties panel

Creating and saving document templates (*.indt)

Layout customization methods (e.g. Liquid Layout)

Creating alternative layouts


Implementing complex layout ideas graphically (approx. 2 days)

Creating design grids for layouts

Use of master pages, nested master pages

Automatic page numbers

Generating section markers

Managing complex layout content with layers


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Text editing and typography (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to fonts and font groups

Classification and properties

Introduction to Adobe Fonts (Typekit), variable fonts

Placement of texts, import/export options

Text frame concatenation, intelligent text wrapping

Text editing, hyphenation, wrap options

Alignment to baseline grid

Text on path


Versatile use of text formats (approx. 1 day)

Define character and paragraph formats

GREP, defining and inserting text variables

Creating tables of contents

Libraries, snippets and object formats

Layout template with text formats

Using the book function


Working with lists and tables (approx. 1 day)

Tabs, enumerations and numbering

Data import and conversion options

Creating and editing tables


Working with images and graphics (approx. 2 days)

Pixel images and vector graphics

Image resolution and color space (RGB, CMYK)

Placing and managing images and graphics

Working with links (control panel)

Image data transfer (import/export options) from Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.

Frame fitting options

Clipping paths and cut-outs

Flow around images and objects (text outflow)


Colors, effects (approx. 1 day)

Print and screen colors

Designing, creating and saving professionally with colors and color gradients

Using color sets, e.g. for projects with CI guidelines

Use of Adobe Color

Working with effects and transparencies

Soft gradient edge tools


Digital publishing and interactivity (approx. 2 days)

Presenting and advertising on screen

Planning, structure and implementation of interactive documents (PDF, EPUB)

Buttons, hyperlinks and bookmarks

Animations and page transitions

Integrating AV media, SVG import and export

E-books with fixed layout (EPUB 3.0)

HTML, CSS and tag export

Viewer app (e.g. Adobe Digital Editions)

Publish Online function


Print output, cross-media publishing (approx. 1 day)

Color management, ICC profiles

Data check, soft proof and color application

Links and preflight settings

PDF/X export for professional printing

Printing and sharing documents

Save for web (e.g. png, jpg, gif, svg)


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Preparation course for the IHK trainer aptitude test (AEVO) for specialists from the commercial and industrial-technical sector

General basics (approx. 0.5 days)

IHK exam dates and registration


Checking training requirements and planning training (approx. 1.5 days)

Advantages and benefits of in-company training

Legal and collectively agreed framework conditions for in-company training

Structures of the vocational training system

Selection of training occupations for the company

Suitability for the company

Possible use of preparatory measures for vocational training

Coordination of training staff, taking into account their functions and qualifications


Preparing training and assisting in the recruitment of trainees (approx. 1.5 days)

Drawing up a company training plan

Possibilities of participation and co-determination of company interest groups

Cooperation requirements and partners

Criteria and procedures for selecting trainees

Registration of the vocational training contract with the competent authority

Implementation of vocational training abroad


Conduct training (approx. 3.5 days)

Conditions conducive to learning and a motivating learning culture

Organization, design and evaluation of the probationary period

Development and design of company learning and work tasks

Use of training methods and media

Support with learning difficulties

Additional training opportunities

Individual support and conflict management

Promotion of intercultural skills

Performance assessment and evaluation


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Completing training (approx. 0.5 days)

Preparation of trainees for final or journeyman's examination

Exam registration

Preparation of a written certificate

Informing trainees about in-company further training and personal career paths


Preparation for the trainer aptitude test (approx. 1.5 days)

Procedure for the trainer aptitude test

The written exam

Writing and formulating instructions

Preparing and giving presentations

Preparation for the technical discussion


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Once you have completed the course, you will be able to use Photoshop Creative Cloud from Adobe Systems quickly and confidently. You will have professional knowledge of the market-leading software for modern image editing for digital and print.

You will also be able to use the layout program InDesign CC from Adobe Systems quickly and confidently and will be able to convert texts, images and graphics into a sophisticated layout.

In addition, the contents of the Training Aptitude Ordinance (AEVO) will be explained to you and you will learn how to independently plan, implement and monitor the course of vocational training.

Media designers, graphic designers, web designers, professionals from artistic professions, public relations, communication and marketing as well as architecture and photography who want to update their skills in creating media products (digital and print).

Your future area of application can be in the print and digital sector, but above all in the creation of advertising media. The skills you acquire are in demand across all sectors in all areas of design and graphics.

With the additional preparation for the trainer aptitude test in accordance with the AEVO (Trainer Aptitude Ordinance), you increase your chances of career entry and advancement across all sectors.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.