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Excel Part 1: Excel Essentials & Formulas Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks in order to work with and analyse the data that is critical to the success of your organisation. Description This course is intended for those who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Excel that is necessary to create and work with electronic spreadsheets. Excel can help you organise, calculate, analyse, revise, update, and present your data. Topics Getting Started with Excel Navigate the Excel User Interface Use Excel Commands Create and Save a Basic Workbook Enter and Edit Cell Data Fill Cells with Series of Data (AutoFill and Flash Fill) Use Excel Help Performing Calculations Create Worksheet Formulas Insert Functions and use Autocomplete Reuse Formulas and Functions Create an Absolute Reference Modifying a Worksheet Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows Move and Copy Data between Cells Search for and Replace Data Use Spellcheck and Proofing Formatting a Worksheet Apply Text Formats Apply Number Formats Align Cell Contents Apply and Copy Cell Styles Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Printing Workbooks Preview and Print a Workbook Controlling Page Layout Adding Headers and Footers Set Print Titles and Print Ranges Managing Workbooks Manage Worksheets Insert and Delete Worksheets Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views Manage Workbook Properties	1
Excel Part 2: Functions & Pivots Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. Description This course is designed for students who already have foundational knowledge and skills in Excel 2016 and who wish to begin taking advantage of some of the higher-level functionality in Excel to analyse and present data. Topics Working with Functions and Complex Calculations Summarising Data using Functions (Sum/SumIf, Count/CountIf etc.) Work with Logical Functions Work with Lookup Functions Work with Date and Time Functions Work with Text Functions Working with Lists and Tables Sort and Filter Data Remove Duplicate Values Group and Outline Data Subtotal Data Visualizing Data with Charts Create and Modify Charts Use Advanced Chart Features Save a Custom Chart Template Using Tables, Pivot Table Reports and Pivot Charts Create and Modify Tables Use Functions to Calculate in Tables Create a Pivot Table Report Manipulate Pivot Tables Present Data with Pivot Charts Filter Data by Using Slicers and Timelines	1
Excel Part 3: Macros & Analysis tools Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to enhance productivity and efficiency by streamlining workflow, collaborate with others, and audit and analyse data. Description This course is designed for students desiring to gain skills necessary to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyse data, incorporate multiple data sources, and import data. Topics Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Working with Named Ranges Link Cells Across Worksheets and Workbooks Use 3D References to Calculate Across Worksheets Consolidate Data Use Formula Auditing and Error Checking Reveal Formulas Trace Cell Precedents and Dependents Locate Errors in Formulas Watch and Evaluate Formulas Reviewing and Protecting Workbooks Control Data Entry via Data Validation Protect Workbook Access Protect Worksheets and Cell Content Add and Edit Comments Prepare a Workbook for Distribution Modify Excel's Default Settings Using Macros to Automate Workbook Functionality Create Macros via Recording Run Macros via Buttons and Shortcuts Assign Macros to the Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon Assign Macros to Objects View Macro Code Forecasting and Analysis Data Use Conditional Formatting to Highlight, Sort and Filter Key Data Advanced Conditional Formatting using Formulas Create Sparklines to Visualise Data Add Trendlines to Charts to Visualise and Forecast Trends Use Data Tables and Scenarios to Project Potential Outcomes Use Goal Seek to Calculate Outcomes Forecast Data Trends Using Solver	1
Word for The Business Users/button> Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: - Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. - Format text and paragraphs. - Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. - Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles. - Create and format tables. - Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art. - Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout. - Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility. Description This course is intended for those who wish to take advantage of the application for high quality business documents and reports. Topics 1 - Navigate Word Interface Overview Manage Your Workspace Selection Techniques/li> 2 - Managing Lists Insert and Modify a Table Format a Table Control Table/Cell Properties Perform Calculations in a Table 3 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs Apply Character Formatting Control Paragraph Layout Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Apply Document Themes 4 - Controlling The Flow of a Document Advanced Paragraph Options Add Headers and Footers Insert Page Breaks Insert Columns Insert Section Breaks 5 - Reviewing a Document Proofing a Document – Spelling, Grammar, Editor 6 - INSERTING GRAPHIC OBJECTS Insert Symbols and Special Characters Add Images to a Document 7 - Using Mail Merge Steps to create a Mail Merge	1
Word - Part 1 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: - Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. - Format text and paragraphs. - Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. - Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles. - Create and format tables. - Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art. - Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout. - Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility. Description In this course, you'll learn how to use Word on the desktop to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams. Topics 1 - GETTING STARTED WITH WORD Navigate in Microsoft Word Create and Save Word Documents Edit Documents Work with Word Online 2 - FORMATTING TEXT AND PARAGRAPHS Apply Character Formatting Control Paragraph Layout Align Text Using Tabs Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists Apply Borders and Shading 3 - WORKING MORE EFFICIENTLY Make Repetitive Edits Apply Repetitive Formatting Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks Customize the Word Environment 4 - MANAGING LISTS Sort a List Format a List 5 - ADDING TABLES Insert a Table Modify a Table Format a Table Convert Text to a Table 6 - INSERTING GRAPHIC OBJECTS Insert Symbols and Special Characters Add Images to a Document 7 - CONTROLLING PAGE APPEARANCE Apply a Page Border and Color Add Headers and Footers Control Page Layout Add a Watermark 8 - PREPARING TO PUBLISH A DOCUMENT Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability Preview and Print Documents Use Research Tools Check Accessibility Save a Document to Other Formats	1
Word - Part 2 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills. You will: - Organize content using tables and charts. - Customize formats using styles and themes. - Insert content using Quick Parts. - Use templates to automate document formatting. - Control the flow of a document. - Simplify and manage long documents. - Use mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels. Description Creating professional-looking documents can help you give your organization a competitive edge. Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings helps your organization reduce expenses. Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization. This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams. Topics 1 - ORGANIZING CONTENT USING TABLES AND CHARTS Sort Table Data Control Cell Layout Perform Calculations in a Table Create a Chart Add an Excel Table to a Word Document 2 - CUSTOMIZING FORMATS USING STYLES AND THEMES Create and Modify Text Styles Create Custom List or Table Styles Apply Document Themes 3 - INSERTING CONTENT USING QUICK PARTS Insert Building Blocks Create and Modify Building Blocks Insert Fields Using Quick Parts 4 - USING TEMPLATES TO AUTOMATE DOCUMENT FORMATTING Create a Document Using a Template Create and Modify a Template Manage Templates with the Template Organizer 5 - CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF A DOCUMENT Control Paragraph Flow Insert Section Breaks Insert Columns Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow 6 - MANAGING LONG DOCUMENTS Insert Blank and Cover Pages Insert an Index Insert a Table of Contents Insert an Ancillary Table Manage Outlines Create a Master Document 7 - USING MAIL MERGE TO CREATE LETTERS, ENVELOPES, AND LABELS Use Mail Merge Merge Data for Envelopes and Labels	1
Word - Part 3 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In this course, you will explore advanced functionalities in Word. You will: - Use images in a document. - Create custom graphic elements. - Collaborate on documents. - Add reference marks and notes. - Secure a document. - Create and manipulate forms. - Create macros to automate tasks. Description Microsoft Word enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production. Being able to manipulate graphics and efficiently create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents and forms can help your organization create important and interesting documents. Implementing time-saving features that enable you to work well in a collaborative mode will benefit both you and your organization. Constructing document elements that ensure your readers have access to pertinent information at the click of a button, while at the same time protecting sensitive information, is another important skill. Mastering these skills and techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Word Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Word Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams. Topics 1 - MANIPULATING IMAGES Integrate Pictures and Text Adjust Image Appearance Insert Other Media Elements 2 - USING CUSTOM GRAPHIC ELEMENTS Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes Add WordArt and Other Text Effects Draw Shapes Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt 3 - COLLABORATING ON DOCUMENTS Prepare a Document for Collaboration Mark Up a Document Review Markups Merge Changes from Other Documents 4 - ADDING DOCUMENT REFERENCES AND LINKS Add Captions Add Cross-References Add Bookmarks Add Hyperlinks Insert Footnotes and Endnotes Add Citations and a Bibliography 5 - SECURING A DOCUMENT Suppress Information Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions Restrict Document Access Add a Digital Signature to a Document 6 - USING FORMS TO MANAGE CONTENT Create Forms Modify Forms 7 - AUTOMATING REPETITIVE TASKS WITH MACROS Automate Tasks by Using Macros Create a Macro	1
PowerPoint for the Business User Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to open and close applications, navigate basic file structures, and manage files and folders. Description This course is intended for those who wish to take advantage of the application for high quality business presentations and reports. Topics Presentations Create Attractive Presentations from Existing PowerPoint Templates Creating Presentations Quickly using Outline to build a Structure Incorporating and reusing slides from other presentations into your own Templates and Customization Using Slide Layouts Using the Slide Master Creating Custom Slide Layout Working with Charts and Tables Create and Modify Tables Create Charts and Graphs Copying Charts into PowerPoint Link Vs Embed Add Visual Elements to a Presentation Create and Modify Shapes Add Images Create SmartArt to Make Easily Modifiable graphics Use SmartArt to Give Dull Text a More Visual Appeal Working with Media and Animation Add Audio to A Presentation Add Video to A Presentation Add and Customize Animations Add and Customize Transitions Preparing to Present Add Notes to A Presentation Presenter View And Slide Show Controls Create A Custom Slide Show Saving and Sharing the Presentation Printing Options and Handouts	1
Workflow Management Using Outlook Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview: Many people use Outlook purely for email and calendar functions, but it can be used as a Time Management and Workflow tool too. This course is designed to help you understand how you can make use of Outlook to enhance your time management and workflow process. Contents: Workflow Management What is it? How will it benefit me? How can I use it personally and within my organisation? Collecting Information Setting up a collecting system What to collect Managing the collected data Processing and Organising Referencing and Action Setting up an action plan Linking tasks to actions Prioritising and Planning Activities on the Calendar Weekly Reviews Managing Email Interruptions How to manage How to minimise Golden Rules Meetings Scheduling Agendas Follow-Ups Contacts Grouping Changing Views Referencing Notes Best practices Tools for your memory Miss nothing Personal Application How to put theory into practice Manage yourself	1
Microsoft 365 Overview Course Duration: 1 or 2 Days Course Objectives: Understand the different components of Microsoft 365 Learn how to use Microsoft 365 to improve productivity Gain hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 applications Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft 365 What is Microsoft 365? The benefits of using Microsoft 365 The different components of Microsoft 365 Module 2: Word Creating and editing documents Formatting documents Collaborating on documents Module 3: Excel Creating and editing spreadsheets Using formulas and functions Creating charts and graphs Module 4: PowerPoint Creating and editing presentations Adding multimedia to presentations Delivering presentations Module 5: Outlook Managing email Scheduling appointments Using contacts and tasks Module 6: Teams Using Teams for chat and collaboration Creating and managing teams Using channels and tabs Module 7: OneDrive Storing and sharing files in the cloud Syncing files between devices Collaborating on files Module 8: SharePoint Creating and managing SharePoint sites Using SharePoint libraries and lists Collaborating on SharePoint sites	1
Power BI Essentials Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Learning Objectives This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service hosted in Office 365 to identify core features, terminology and processes applicable when using reports or dashboards. Delegates will learn how to: Overview of Microsoft Power BI Build a Basic Report Get & Transform Data - Power Query Build the Data Model Build a visual Report Power BI Service Prerequisites A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel is recommended and this course will use Power BI Pro Desktop in its delivery. Topics 1. Overview of Microsoft Power BI Understand the Applications Power BI Desktop and Power Query The Power BI Service 2. Build a Basic Report Import Data Add Visualisations 3. Get & Transform Data - Power Query Import Data – from various sources Transform Data (Tidy, Convert, Clean) Edit Queries 4. Build the Data Model Relationships Between Tables Introduction to DAX Formulas: Calculated Columns, Tables & Measures 5. Build a visual Report Report Pages Handle Visualisations (Tiles) Format Visuals - Fields, Format, Analytics 6. Power BI Service Publish Desktop Report to PBI Service View/Edit Report in PBI Service Create Dashboard	1
Microsoft Project Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview The purpose of this course is to provide delegates with the practical skills to build and manage project schedules. It is designed to provide techniques and tips that will help users of the software apply it as a powerful tool to develop competent and unambiguous schedules - while avoiding some of the traps associated with the incorrect application of scheduling features. Techniques learned will also facilitate communicating deliverables and milestones to project stakeholders. Description This course covers management practices and methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of MS Project functionality. Delegates will be able to create and manage project schedules during the course and reinforce attained skills through practical applications. Topics Project Management Overview Concepts of project management and scheduling The project lifecycle and phases Fundamental importance of defining and agreeing project scope Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define project scope 4 steps to create a schedule based on the WBS Understanding task dependencies Understanding the concept of the project baseline Developing a Project Schedule Setting the Scheduling Mode Creating Tasks, Recurring Tasks (e.g. progress or review meetings) and Milestones Defining task Dependencies Applying Lag and Lead Time Working with the Critical Path Managing Tasks in the schedule Add Notes and attach project documents to tasks Setting and removing task Constraints and Deadlines Applying the Task Path feature to view dependencies Working with Resources Creating a Resource Pool Working with Resource Calendars Creating Team/Group Calendars Understanding Effort Driven and Non-Effort Driven scheduling Assigning Resources to tasks Working with Project Costs Managing Project Information Applying Field, Tables and Views Applying Filters and Groups Creating custom Fields, Tables and Views (Drop-down menus, Traffic Light reports, Flag Fields) Using the Organiser feature for customised elements Communicating Project Information Applying formats to Views and Tables Using the Copy Picture command Create and Print Project Reports Exporting to Excel Managing Resources Finding Resource Overallocations Resolving Overallocations (reassigning, splitting tasks, utilising float, changing work contours) Applying Resource Levelling features Tracking Progress Setting the Project Baseline Applying the Tracking Gantt and Tracking Table Using the Mark on Track and Update Tasks features Working with Dashboards and Burndown Reports Programme Management Methods to consolidate multiple Project Files Resource sharing - setting up a Master Resource Pool Creating and managing Master Project Files	2

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Adobe

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Adobe InDesign - Part 1 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In this course, you will use Adobe InDesign to create and deliver professional looking printed and interactive documents. You will: Navigate the InDesign interface. Create a new document. Customize a document using color, swatches, gradients, and styles. Manage page elements. Add tables. Prepare documents for deployment. Description Giving your documents a well-designed, professional look will put you a step ahead in the marketplace cluttered with all kinds of communications. Paragraph and character styles that allow you to format pages of text uniformly, layout features that help you to build alternate size configurations of your document, and various panels that enable you to easily customize both text and graphics; Adobe© InDesign© has all the tools you need to elevate the look of your document and get it out to the people who need to see it, whether it be in print or on the web. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam. Topics Getting Started with InDesign Topic A: Identify Components of the InDesign Interface Topic B: Customize the InDesign Interface Topic C: Apply the Navigation Controls and Set Preferences Designing a Document Topic A: Establish Project Requirements Topic B: Apply Design Principles Topic C: Create a New Document Topic D: Add Text to a Document Topic E: Add Graphics to a Document Customizing a Document Topic A: Format Characters and Paragraphs Topic B: Apply Colors, Swatches, and Gradients Topic C: Create and Apply Styles Working with Page Elements Topic A: Arrange and Align Objects Topic B: Apply Layers Topic C: Transform and Manipulate Objects Topic D: Thread Text Frames Topic E: Edit Text Building Tables Topic A: Create and Modify a New Table Topic B: Format a Table Preparing a Document for Delivery Topic A: Resolve Errors in a Document Topic B: Export Files for Printing and for the Web	1
Adobe InDesign - Part 2 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to use Adobe InDesign CC to create and deliver professional looking printed and interactive documents. You will: Prepare documents for multiple formats. Manage advanced page layouts. Manage styles. Build complex paths. Manage external files and create dynamic documents. Manage long documents. Publish InDesign files for other formats and customize print settings. Description In this course students will learn advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of your documents. Topics Preparing Documents for Multiple Formats Topic A: Build Layout Versions Topic B: Link Content Managing Advanced Page Elements Topic A: Create Repeating Content Topic B: Change Text Layouts Topic C: Create Transparency Topic D: Anchor Objects and Manage a Library Managing Styles Topic A: Import Styles from Microsoft Word Documents Topic B: Manage Styles Building Complex Paths Topic A: Create Bezier Paths Topic B: Create Clipping Paths Topic C: Create Compound Paths Managing External Files and Creating Dynamic Documents Topic A: Import External Files Topic B: Create Document Sections Topic C: Insert Text Variables Topic D: Create Interactive Documents Managing Long Documents Topic A: Create a Book Topic B: Build a Table of Contents Topic C: Create Hyperlinks and Cross-References Topic D: Generate an Index and Insert Footnotes Publishing InDesign Files for Other Formats and Customizing Print Settings Topic A: Export PDF Files for Print Topic B: Export Interactive PDF Files Topic C: Export Files for the Web Topic D: Manage Colors Topic E: Preview the Print Output Topic F: Create Print Presets	1
Adobe Illustrator - Part 1 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to use Adobe Illustrator CC to create illustrations that include graphics and text. You will: Identify the components and capabilities of Illustrator. Create basic shapes. Create custom paths. Create graphics that contain custom text. Customize objects. Customize basic shapes. Prepare documents for deployment. Description This course focuses on Adobe© Illustrator© CC, the component within Creative Cloud used to create 'drawn' graphics, while enabling its users to integrate content from other domains (such as photo-oriented graphics and animation, which belong to Adobe© Photoshop© and other applications). With Illustrator's many easily used tools, you will discover that not only can you unlock the same creative impulses you've always had as you've picked up a pencil to sketch out an idea, but also capture those multiple ideas and 'what ifs' during the creative process in ways that you never imagined. And for those of you who are just embarking on building your creative skills, you will be surprised at 'how good' your work will appear, even at the outset of your exploration of the world of graphic design. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam. Topics Introducing Illustrator Topic A: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphics Composition Topic B: Evaluate Graphics Scalability Topic C: Navigate the User Interface Topic D: Customize the User Interface Creating Documents Containing Basic Shapes Topic A: Create Documents Topic B: Save Documents Topic C: Draw Basic Shapes Creating Documents Containing Customized Paths Topic A: Draw Paths Topic B: Modify Paths Creating Graphics Containing Customized Text Topic A: Insert Text Topic B: Apply Flow Text Along a Path Topic C: Insert Bounded and Threaded Text Topic D: Apply Text Styles Topic E: Insert Typographical Characters Customizing Objects Topic A: Import, Place, and Link Graphics Topic B: Alter the Appearance of Objects Customizing Basic Shapes Topic A: Apply Strokes and Brushes Topic B: Fill Shapes Topic C: Apply Graphics Styles Topic D: Distort Text with Text Envelopes Preparing Documents for Deployment Topic A: Update Text Topic B: Wrap Text Topic C: Hyphenate Text Topic D: Optimize Content for Print Topic E: Optimize Content for the Web Topic F: Optimize Content for PDF Documents	1
Adobe Illustrator - Part 2 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use Adobe Illustrator to create complex illustrations, format illustrations and type, and prepare documents for print and web. You will: Draw complex illustrations. Enhance artwork by using painting tools. Customize colors and swatches. Format type. Enhance the appearance of artwork. Prepare content for deployment. Set up project requirements. Description You have created simple artwork by using the basic drawing and painting tools available in Adobe© Illustrator©. You now want to use advanced tools, options, and effects to create complex artwork. In addition, you want to ensure that your artwork is ready for commercial printing and also save it for the web. In this course, you will draw complex illustrations and enhance them by using various painting options. You will also use painting tools, manage colors, format type, work with effects, prepare artwork for commercial printing, and prepare graphics for the web. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam. Topics Drawing Complex Illustrations Topic A: Apply the Grid, Guides, and Info Panel Topic B: Combine Objects to Create Complex Illustrations Topic C: Organize Artwork with Layers Topic D: Create a Perspective Drawing Topic E: Trace Artwork Enhancing Artwork Using Painting Tools Topic A: Paint Objects Using Fills and Strokes Topic B: Paint Objects Using Live Paint Groups Topic C: Paint with Custom Brushes Topic D: Add Transparency and Blending Modes Topic E: Apply Meshes to Objects Topic F: Apply Patterns Customizing Colors and Swatches Topic A: Manage Colors Topic B: Customize Swatches Topic C: Manage Color Groups Topic D: Adjust Color Formatting Type Topic A: Set Character Formats Topic B: Apply Advanced Formatting Options to Type Enhancing the Appearance of Artwork Topic A: Apply Effects to an Object Topic B: Create Graphic Styles Topic C: Apply a Mask to an Object Topic D: Apply Symbols and Symbol Sets Preparing Content for Deployment Topic A: Prepare Artwork for Printing Topic B: Prepare Transparency and Colors for Printing Topic C: Create Slices and Image Maps Topic D: Save Graphics for the Web Topic E: Prepare Documents for Video Topic F: Prepare Files for Other Applications Setting Project Requirements Topic A: Identify the Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs Topic B: Determine and Evaluate Standard Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use Topic C: Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities	1
Adobe Photoshop - Part 1 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview This course will prepare you to use the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop. In this course, you will: Identify the components and capabilities of Photoshop. Create basic images. Manage selections and layers. Modify and repair images, and manage color. Refine images by adjusting layers, using camera raw, and applying advanced image refinement. Import, export, organize, and save files. Description Adobe© Photoshop© CC: Part 1 focuses on some of the basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use Photoshop tools to work with photographic images. In addition, the orientation to Adobe© Bridge and organization of files in Bridge is covered. Although Photoshop is used by a variety of professionals, from photographers to designers to videographers, Photoshop Part 1 will focus mainly on the photography component. The illustration and animation techniques are covered in subsequent levels of Photoshop. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop exam. Topics Getting Started with Photoshop Topic A: Organize Photoshop Assets by Using Adobe Bridge Topic B: Organize the Photoshop Workspace Topic C: Customize the Photoshop Workspace Creating Basic Images Topic A: Manage Image Elements and Formats Topic B: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphic Composition Topic C: Work with Digital Devices Managing Selections and Layers Topic A: Use Selection Tools Topic B: Manage Layers Adjusting Images Topic A: Modify Images Topic B: Repair Images Topic C: Implement Color Management Refining Images Topic A: Adjust Layers Topic B: Apply Camera Raw Topic C: Refine Images by Using Advanced Tools Managing Files in a Production Workflow Topic A: Import, Export, and Organize Files Topic B: Save Images for the Web Topic C: Save Images for Print Topic D: Format Images for Other Programs	1
Adobe Photoshop - Part 2 Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview This course will prepare you to use the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop. In this course, you will: Use brushes, gradients, and tool presets to create raster images. Apply vector paths, shape drawing tools, type, and type special effects. Apply advanced layer techniques with masks, filters, layers, and smart objects. Apply actions and batch processing to automate tasks. Edit video by using timelines, transitions, graphics, titles, and animation. Set project requirements by identifying the purpose, audience, copyright rules, and project management tasks. Description Adobe© Photoshop© is a leading graphic creation application, popular among graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers. Photoshop's numerous features work together to provide a comprehensive toolset for you, the design professional. This course delves into some of the more advanced image creation and editing techniques, and offers you hands-on activities that demonstrate how these techniques can be used in combination to create exciting visual effects. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop exam. Topics Creating Raster Images Topic A: Draw with Brushes Topic B: Create Gradients Topic C: Apply Tool Presets Applying Vector Image Tools Topic A: Create Images with Vector Paths Topic B: Apply the Shape Drawing Tools Topic C: Work with Type Topic D: Apply Type Special Effects Applying Advanced Layer Techniques Topic A: Modify Images with Masks Topic B: Apply Special Effects by Using Filters Topic C: Apply Special Effects to Layers Topic D: Apply Smart Objects for Nondestructive Editing Automating Tasks Topic A: Create and Apply Actions Topic B: Batch Process Files with Photoshop and Adobe Bridge Editing Video Topic A: Edit Video Topic B: Add Graphics, Titles, and Animation to Video Setting Project Requirements Topic A: Identify Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs Topic B: Adhere to Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use Topic C: Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities	1

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