Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop Certification in Malaysia
Become an Adobe Certified Professional and validate your expertise in visual design using Photoshop. This certification preparation course covers all exam objectives and industry best practices.
Earn Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (Photoshop) — 3-day HRD Corp claimable course Malaysia. Industry-ready skills & live exam prep.
Overview
Course Overview
This course is designed for aspiring designers, marketers and content creators who want to master Adobe Photoshop for professional image editing and digital visual design. Participants will explore essential techniques including photo retouching, colour correction, layer masking, blending and compositing.
The training emphasises real-world projects in branding, social media content and promotional materials. Learners will gain hands-on experience in creating impactful visuals while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam in Visual Design Using Photoshop.
Ideal for designers in Malaysia pursuing an Adobe Certified Professional credential in Photoshop, this course builds industry-ready skills and thoroughly prepares you for the certification exam.
Assessment & Certification
- Learners will complete hands-on design tasks and take practice quizzes aligned with exam topics.
- To earn the ACP certificate, participants must pass the official Photoshop certification exam.
- Passing Mark: 700 out of 1000 points.
- The exam is a 50-minute timed test that assesses both concept knowledge and functional application of Photoshop.
Audience
Who Should Attend
Creative & Design Professionals
- Graphic designers seeking official Adobe certification
- Participants preparing for creative industry careers
- Photographers looking to certify their editing expertise
Business & Marketing
- Marketing professionals wanting to validate their skills
Students & Beginners
- Professionals seeking career advancement opportunities
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Introduction to the Industry
Introduction to digital imaging and photo manipulation, and industry applications: advertising, photography, and digi....
Relevance of Content
File types (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF), resolution, and bit depth, and color modes for print vs screen.
Collaboration Essentials
Working with layered PSDs and smart objects, and using Adobe Cloud libraries and versioning.
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Editing ethics in photography, and copyright of images and resources.
Setting Up Projects
Document setup and resolution, and canvas size and cropping for different outputs.
Layer Management
Adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects, and organizing layers and layer groups.
Tools and Workspace
Interface customization, and navigation, zoom, and view options.
Selection Techniques
Marquee, Lasso, and Quick Selection tools, and refine Edge and Select Subject.
Color and Adjustments
Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, and color correction and tonal balancing.
Retouching and Repair
Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, and Patch tool, and removing objects and blemishes.
Typography and Text Effects
Creating and styling text, and using layer styles and blending options.
Photo Manipulation
Compositing images, and using filters and effects for visual storytelling.
Digital Painting and Brushes
Custom brushes and brush settings, and using pressure sensitivity and textures.
Working with Filters
Smart Filters and advanced effects, and blur, Sharpen, Liquify.
Preparing Assets
Slicing for web, and exporting for web, print, and social media.
Automation and Productivity
Using actions and batch processing, and workflow best practices.
Exam Revision
Review core concepts, tools, and techniques, and practice using official prep materials.
Curriculum
Course Outline
1. Introduction to the Industry
- Introduction to digital imaging and photo manipulation
- Industry applications: advertising, photography, and digital content
2. Relevance of Content
- File types (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF), resolution, and bit depth
- Color modes for print vs screen
3. Collaboration Essentials
- Working with layered PSDs and smart objects
- Using Adobe Cloud libraries and versioning
4. Legal and Ethical Aspects
- Editing ethics in photography
- Copyright of images and resources
5. Setting Up Projects
- Document setup and resolution
- Canvas size and cropping for different outputs
6. Layer Management
- Adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects
- Organizing layers and layer groups
7. Tools and Workspace
- Interface customization
- Navigation, zoom, and view options
8. Selection Techniques
- Marquee, Lasso, and Quick Selection tools
- Refine Edge and Select Subject
9. Color and Adjustments
- Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation
- Color correction and tonal balancing
10. Retouching and Repair
- Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, and Patch tool
- Removing objects and blemishes
11. Typography and Text Effects
- Creating and styling text
- Using layer styles and blending options
12. Photo Manipulation
- Compositing images
- Using filters and effects for visual storytelling
13. Digital Painting and Brushes
- Custom brushes and brush settings
- Using pressure sensitivity and textures
14. Working with Filters
- Smart Filters and advanced effects
- Blur, Sharpen, Liquify
15. Preparing Assets
- Slicing for web
- Exporting for web, print, and social media
16. Automation and Productivity
- Using actions and batch processing
- Workflow best practices
17. Exam Revision
- Review core concepts, tools, and techniques
- Practice using official prep materials
18. Proctored Online Certification Exam
- Supervised certification assessment
Investment
Training Investment & Advantages
What’s Included
Prerequisites
Completion of Adobe Photoshop Essential course or equivalent experience. Participants should be comfortable with layers, selections, and basic image adjustments.
Why Us
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Course
Shareable Digital Badge
Earn an Adobe digital badge upon passing — display it on LinkedIn, your email signature, and social media to showcase your certification.
Intensive 3-Day Training
Quickly equips you with valuable, career-enhancing skills in Adobe Certified Professional Visual Design (Photoshop).
Face-to-Face Training
All sessions are conducted in person at Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya.
Hands-On Projects
Guided exercises and a final project that builds confidence and competence.
3 Months Post-Training Support
Continue benefiting from support including direct contact with the trainer.
HRD Corp Claimable
100% claimable — subject to employer terms and approval process.
Trainer
Meet Your Instructor
Yavinesh Rajagopal
Senior Creative Trainer • 16 Years Experience
With over 6 years as a DTP artist, graphic designer and multimedia designer, plus 16 years of teaching experience, Yavinesh brings extensive knowledge in Adobe, Autodesk and more. His expertise ensures a comprehensive learning experience, combining practical skills with creative insights.
“Thorough coverage with helpful background explanations.” — Priscilla Parisa
Reviews
What Our Participants Say
“Engaging teaching with strong graphic design knowledge.”
“Clear step-by-step instruction and practical techniques.”
“Patient guidance and easy to understand delivery.”
“Very patient and helpful trainer; learned useful techniques.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, this is HRD Corp claimable training.
No, this is live trainer guided training.
Yes. Location: Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
It’s 3 days, 9am – 5pm.
RM 3,500.
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion.
Yes, discounts may be available for students. Please email us your details.
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