Classes available in-person (strict social distancing) or live online with an extended free retake period. See details.

Photo Retouching Certificate in NYC or Live Online

Learn professional retouching techniques with Photoshop and manage/edit photos with Adobe Lightroom. Anyone who wants to improve their photos will benefit from this certificate program.

View Schedule & Enroll $2,600 $2,000 48 Hours NYC or Live Online

Learn industry standard retouching techniques using Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom to organize and edit your photos. Complete the certificate program with comprehensive understanding of how to perfect both your own photographs and stock photos.

Retouch Photos

Improve your photos by removing unwanted elements

Manage Your Digital Photos

Use Adobe Lightroom to download, organize, and edit your photos

Color Correct Images

Learn to adjust color, contrast, and more

Noble Desktop’s Photo Retouching Certificate is intended for both beginners and those with a more advanced design background. The certificate programs includes classes in Adobe Photoshop, Advanced Retouching, and Adobe Lightroom.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention
Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed
Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

Learn the concepts and skills covered in this program or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

The teaching method at Noble Desktop is perfect and the classes provide you with infinite knowledge that makes you eager to take everything they offer. I love Noble!
—Ivonne Ackerman

What You’ll Learn

Learn to retouch photos with Adobe Photoshop
Improve your images by adjusting color, contrast, and more
Learn to organize, edit, and share your digital photos with Adobe Lightroom
Develop your photos for print, slideshows, webpages, and more
Advanced color correction and masking techniques
Color management to improve color accuracy for output
Learn sharpening techniques and how to smooth skin textures

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Courses in the Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.

Unit 1
18 Hours

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
- Learn to retouch photos, create graphics, and more.
- Improve your images by adjusting color, contrast, and more.
- Learn how to prepare images for use on the web or in print.
Unit 2
18 Hours

Photoshop Advanced Retouching
- Learn to make complex selections.
- Advanced color correction and masking techniques give you more precise control over your image.
- Learn color management to improve color accuracy for output.
Unit 3
12 Hours

Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Learn to organize, edit, and share your digital photos
- Develop your photos for printing, creating slideshows, webpages, and more
- Backup strategies to keep your photo library safe

Schedule & Enrollment: Photo Retouching Certificate

$2600 $2000
48 Hours
NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

Discounts
Discounts
- Certificate Discount: This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices. Other discounts do not apply.
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.
• Policies

Course times are listed in Eastern Time.

Mar 8–19 Weekdays

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Mar 8–10	Mon–Wed	10am–5pm	Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
Mar 15–17	Mon–Wed	10am–5pm	Photoshop Advanced Retouching
Mar 18–19	Thu–Fri	10am–5pm	Adobe Lightroom Classic

These dates don’t work for you?

This Course is Available Live Online

You can attend this training live online at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time) through screen-sharing software Zoom (free for you).
Our live online training is interactive and hands-on, just like our in-person classes. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your setup is perfect

Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor.
You can hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen—all in real-time.
Retake the course for free (in-person or live online) within one year.

See What Students Are Saying About Live Online

“Overall experience on Zoom was maybe even better than in IRL classroom because the instruction takes place right on your own screen, with less distraction. Great overall experience.”
“Given the fact that we had to do this entire class remotely due to Covid-19, I didn’t have very high expectations it would run so smoothly. However, I don’t think it could’ve gone any better. Not only do I feel very comfortable with the program now, but I’m actually excited to use it!”
“This was the first online class I’ve taken with ND and it was a great experience. Looking forward to the other classes I’ve signed up for!”

Learn more about how our live online training works

Online Training Demo

1-Minute Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom?

Students are not required to complete any work outside of class. However, students are encouraged to practice the skills learned in class and develop a portfolio of work.
How many students are in a class?

Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–12 students, but we accept up to 20 students.
How does the custom schedule work & what is the recommended class order?

We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule.

When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. So if you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. You’ll still need to take the various courses in the recommended order as shown above, except for Adobe Lightroom which can be taken any time.
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- If you can’t come into the classroom, but can still attend remotely (live online using a screen sharing app), please let us know ahead of time so we can get you information to attend online.
- You can make up that session in a future offering of the class, provided that the class is running with an available seat.
- You can go through the workbook exercises for that session. Ask your instructor about what you’ll be missing.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts
- Certificate Discount: This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices. Other discounts do not apply.
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

Learn to Retouch, Color Correct, and Organize Photos with Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

Improve your photos by removing unwanted elements with Photoshop, and use Adobe Lightroom to download, organize, and edit your photos. Throughout the Photo Retouching Certificate Program you’ll learn to adjust color, contrast, and more.

Practical & Memorable Exercises

“The Photoshop class at Noble is the best computer class I’ve ever had. As a working graphic designer, I appreciate that all the exercises are practical and memorable AND can be easily located again in the class workbook with accompanying pics in the class files.”
Catherine Leonardo
Custom Workbook Included

All of our Photo Retouching classes come with a step-by-step workbook. Recreate the class projects and refresh the materials anytime after the class.
Flexible Schedule & Payment Options

We offer flexible scheduling and payment options for the Photo Retouching Certificate. Take the classes part-time or full-time; weekdays, weeknights, or Saturdays. You’ll be billed throughout the certificate as you take each class, so you won’t be charged upfront.

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and proprietary curriculum, we deliver a learning experience our alumni can be proud of.

5 Students Rated Our Photo Retouching Certificate 5 Stars

Noble never disappoints. I registered for this class because I wasn't sure I was using Adobe Lightroom properly. Dan helped me see that I was doing well - to a point. There is so much more to the software than I even imagined. Not only was I able to adapt my workflow immediately after class, I can now handle basic retouching without having to switch to Photoshop.

MaryRose Devine

I've used Photoshop for many years, yet this class taught me advanced functionality in the software that I had no idea existed. And the instructor, Ethan, provided excellent instruction on applying retouching techniques to real-world examples. This will help further my career, for sure.

Adam Coti

This was an amazing class. The teacher was fun and very informative. I knew a lot of what was taught, but I learned so many short cuts and in depth information. I believe you have cut my retouching time in half.

Judi Corvinelli, KPR

Top of the heap!!!! The tips of trainer will save me hours and hours of tedium. I learned how to retouch like the pros!

Terry Brykczynski

Learning how to retouch skin tones was worth the price of the class.

Robert Barker, Cornell University

Retouch Photos

Manage Your Digital Photos

Color Correct Images

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Retake the course for free within one year

What You’ll Learn

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Courses in the Certificate Program

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

Photoshop Advanced Retouching

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Schedule & Enrollment: Photo Retouching Certificate

Discounts

Mar 8–19 Weekdays

These dates don’t work for you?

This Course is Available Live Online

See What Students Are Saying About Live Online

Online Training Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom?

How many students are in a class?

How does the custom schedule work & what is the recommended class order?

What happens if I need to miss a session?

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

How does attending “live online” work?

Learn to Retouch, Color Correct, and Organize Photos with Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom

Practical & Memorable Exercises

Custom Workbook Included

Flexible Schedule & Payment Options

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

5 Students Rated Our Photo Retouching Certificate 5 Stars

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