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Assess your Adobe Photoshop skills for free

45-question assessment to place a learner in Adobe Photoshop and recommend the right training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

This is not an official certification and should not be the sole factor in an employment decision.

Who can use it

graphic designer

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Employers, managers and team leads.

Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Foundations, interface and file formats

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Foundations, interface and file formats • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Foundations, interface and file formats • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Foundations, interface and file formats

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Foundations, interface and file formats
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Foundations, interface and file formats
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Foundations, interface and file formats
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Foundations, interface and file formats
Diagnose common errors related to Foundations, interface and file formats

3 h

Topic M02

Selections, cutouts and masks

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Selections, cutouts and masks • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Selections, cutouts and masks • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Selections, cutouts and masks

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Selections, cutouts and masks
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Selections, cutouts and masks
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Selections, cutouts and masks
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Selections, cutouts and masks
Diagnose common errors related to Selections, cutouts and masks

3 h

Topic M03

Layers and Smart Objects

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Layers and Smart Objects • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Layers and Smart Objects • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Layers and Smart Objects

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Layers and Smart Objects
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Layers and Smart Objects
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Layers and Smart Objects
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Layers and Smart Objects
Diagnose common errors related to Layers and Smart Objects

3 h

Topic M04

Color, lighting and Camera Raw

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Color, lighting and Camera Raw • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Color, lighting and Camera Raw • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Color, lighting and Camera Raw

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Color, lighting and Camera Raw
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Color, lighting and Camera Raw
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Color, lighting and Camera Raw
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Color, lighting and Camera Raw
Diagnose common errors related to Color, lighting and Camera Raw

3 h

Topic M05

Product and portrait retouching

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Product and portrait retouching • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Product and portrait retouching • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Product and portrait retouching

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Product and portrait retouching
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Product and portrait retouching
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Product and portrait retouching
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Product and portrait retouching
Diagnose common errors related to Product and portrait retouching

3 h

Topic M06

Photomontage and compositing

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Photomontage and compositing • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Photomontage and compositing • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Photomontage and compositing

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Photomontage and compositing
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Photomontage and compositing
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Photomontage and compositing
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Photomontage and compositing
Diagnose common errors related to Photomontage and compositing

3 h

Topic M07

Typography, brand and templates

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Typography, brand and templates • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Typography, brand and templates • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Typography, brand and templates

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Typography, brand and templates
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Typography, brand and templates
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Typography, brand and templates
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Typography, brand and templates
Diagnose common errors related to Typography, brand and templates

3 h

Topic M08

Web, social media and e-commerce

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Web, social media and e-commerce • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Web, social media and e-commerce • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Web, social media and e-commerce

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Web, social media and e-commerce
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Web, social media and e-commerce
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Web, social media and e-commerce
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Web, social media and e-commerce
Diagnose common errors related to Web, social media and e-commerce

3 h

Topic M09

Automation and batch production

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Automation and batch production • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Automation and batch production • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Automation and batch production

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Automation and batch production
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Automation and batch production
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Automation and batch production
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Automation and batch production
Diagnose common errors related to Automation and batch production

3 h

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