Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign with Design Thinking
Free of cost
by funding
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Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
Certificate "Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe InDesign CC" -
Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday 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.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 5 Weeks
Design Thinking
Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)
Design Thinking process at a glance
The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking
Practice-oriented approaches and applications
5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)
Research Phase
Methodological input on qualitative research
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Synthesis phase
Methodical input on analysis and synthesis
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Ideation phase
Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Prototyping phase
Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Testing phase
Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach
Implementation through practical exercises on a real project
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe InDesign CC
Basics of image editing with Adobe Photoshop CC (approx. 8 days)
Introduction to working environment and user interface
Basic knowledge of file formats and color modes
Resolution, image size and workspace
Working effectively with layers
Layer styles, blending modes and opacity
Selecting and masking image areas
Transforming and smart objects
Content-based filling
Repairing and retouching image errors
Simple color corrections and color adjustments
Filters, smart filters and neural filters
Outputting and sharing images
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Layout basics with Adobe InDesign CC (approx. 8 days)
Introduction to working environment, user interface, menu and command structure
Document view, zooming and navigation
Page and document structure
Creating and saving files
Using layout aids (e.g. guides, grids)
Sample pages and automatic page numbers
Designing with frames and objects
Placing images and text
Basics of text formatting
Using Adobe fonts
Using formats and templates
Working with colors and gradients
Using layers
Interactivity and digital publishing
File output and sharing
Project work (approx. 4 days)
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 have a sound basic knowledge of image editing and layout. You will be able to work with the Adobe programs Photoshop and InDesign.
The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.
Graphic designers, employees from the fields of photography, advertising, public relations, editing and marketing, multimedia and architecture as well as specialists from other artistic professions.
Your future field of work can be in the editorial print and digital area, but above all in the creation of advertising media. The knowledge you acquire is in demand across all sectors in all areas of design and graphics. With the appropriate know-how, self-employment is also an interesting prospect.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
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).