# Photoshop Certification Program Canonical URL: ## Overview Are you ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level and become a certified Adobe Photoshop expert? Join this certification program today, designed to lead you to excellence in digital imaging and graphic design. This course is designed to help you pass the Adobe Certified Professional Photoshop exam and includes: - Two Photoshop classes (30 hours total). - Six (6) hours of private tutoring (two 3-hour sessions). - The [Adobe Certified Professional exam for Photoshop](/exams/adobe-certified-professional-exam-photoshop), with a free retake. - Additional video resources to help you prepare for the exam. - Option to replace the exam with an additional hour of private tutoring. ## What you'll learn - Photoshop Bootcamp & Advanced group class. - Six hours of private tutoring. - Bonus video suite for pre-exam review. - Custom workbook with step-by-step exercises. - Adobe Certified Professional exam with a free retake. - Proctoring for the exam. - Free retake of the group class within one year. ## Curriculum 1. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp** 2. **Photoshop Advanced** ## Instructors ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise. ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ## FAQ ### Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom? Yes, you will be expected to complete prep work outside of class to prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional exam. Completing this bonus work will help you perform successfully on the exam. ### Can I take this class without the exam portion? Yes, you may "trade" the exam for one additional hour of private training. Just send an email to hello@nobledesktop.com after registering to let us know. ### Does it matter if I use a Mac or Windows PC? Designers typically prefer using a Mac, but the Adobe design apps you’ll learn in this certificate program work the same on both platforms and in our classes you can use whichever you prefer (Mac or Windows). ### How does the private tutoring work? This package includes six hours of private training. You'll use these sessions to meet 1-on-1 with an instructor and prepare for the certification exam. You can schedule the private training (and the exam) after you complete the group classes. ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 2 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Adobe Certified Professional exam for Photoshop with retake Comprehensive learning materials including proprietary workbooks developed by industry experts A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice Access to a supplemental refresher video suite to reinforce key concepts whenever you need them 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, if you plan to take the course live online , you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $1999