What are the best Photoshop courses online?

Browse the Photoshop courses below—popular starting points on Coursera. Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University Image Editing: Adobe Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Retouching & AI Tools: Skillshare Graphic Design: Adobe

Can I take free Photoshop courses on Coursera?

While Photoshop does not offer its full Professional Certificates, Specializations, or courses for free, there are two ways to ensure you have selected the best topic and program to meet your goal. Preview the first module of many Photoshop courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available). Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate from Photoshop, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

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Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Adobe
Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
430 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
Adobe
Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Design, File Management, Design Reviews, Project Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Client Services, Content Creation, Marketing Collateral, Branding, Storytelling
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
2.1K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Adobe
Image Editing
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free
Coursera
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Editing, Graphic Design
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Skillshare
Mastering Adobe Photoshop
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Design, Typography, Image Quality, Graphics Software, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
California Institute of the Arts
Graphic Design
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Photography, Logo Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Style Guides, Branding, Digital Publishing, Art History
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
22K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Status: Free Trial
Adobe
Graphic Design
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
Adobe
Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career
Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Typography, Responsible AI, Media Production, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Color Theory, Storytelling, Branding
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
2K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
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Status: Preview
Adobe
Adobe Photoshop Foundations
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Image Quality, Generative AI Agents, Graphic and Visual Design, File Management, Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
California Institute of the Arts
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Photography, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
18K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Skillshare
Adobe Lightroom Essentials
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Photography, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular photoshop courses

Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
Adobe Graphic Designer: Design that Demands Attention: Adobe
Image Editing: Adobe
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
Graphic Design: Adobe
Adobe Content Creator: Launching Your Creative Career: Adobe
Adobe Photoshop Foundations: Adobe
Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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Frequently Asked Questions about Photoshop

While Photoshop does not offer its full Professional Certificates, Specializations, or courses for free, there are two ways to ensure you have selected the best topic and program to meet your goal.

Preview the first module of many Photoshop courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate from Photoshop, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

If you want to use Photoshop for photo editing, graphic design, or digital art, having a clear goal can guide your learning. Regular practice with the software, exploring its tools and features, enhances your skills. Join communities like Adobe forums or Reddit’s r/photoshop for tips and feedback. Work on real projects such as editing photos or creating original designs. Coursera offers Graphic Design Specialization by California Institute of the Arts that includes comprehensive training in Photoshop.‎

While anyone can learn Photoshop, it helps to have basic computer skills so you'll better understand how to implement what you learn to do with the software. A background or interest in graphic design or digital art can also be helpful, as can a background in web design. Any sort of artistic or creative experience involving photos or graphics, whether it's a hobby or a career, may be beneficial when learning and using Photoshop. This could include experience in anything from photography to fashion design and visual effects to advertising.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.