Adobe Creative Suite: Free Course

Explore a connected set of creative applications through this free Learn Skills Daily course. All eleven videos in the Adobe Creative Suite curriculum are retained, covering the published Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro DC and Lightroom training.

The complete published source lesson sequence is retained, including its introductions, examples, exercises, reviews and compilations where present.

Video 1 of 11 3:19:14

Photoshop Beginner Tutorial

Before you start

Basic computer skills and an interest in creative work are helpful. Hands-on practice depends on appropriate software access. Adobe licenses, subscriptions and separate provider benefits are not included with the free videos.

About this course

Explore a connected set of creative applications through this free Learn Skills Daily course. All eleven videos in the Adobe Creative Suite curriculum are retained, covering the published Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro DC and Lightroom training.

Course at a glance

Provider / Teaching team Learn Skills Daily
Platform YouTube · Learn Skills Daily
Access Free Video
Level Beginner
Language English
Videos 11
Video duration 32h 14m · allow extra time for practice
Format Self-paced recorded training
Certificate Not included with video viewing

What you’ll learn

  • Recognise the different creative tasks addressed by the applications in the published curriculum.
  • Follow the beginner and advanced teaching pairs for image, vector and layout work.
  • Study the Premiere Pro progression alongside the dedicated PDF and photography tutorials.
  • Review a set of creative outputs for consistency, clarity and a suitable format for their intended use.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Creative software foundations
  • Image editing
  • Vector and layout awareness
  • Video editing
  • PDF workflow awareness
  • Creative review

Course Overview

The source combines beginner and advanced sessions for Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, a three-stage Premiere Pro sequence, and dedicated Acrobat and Lightroom tutorials. It offers a broad creative-software foundation rather than an expert qualification in every application. Study the sessions around the different outputs they support: images, vector artwork, layouts, video, PDF work and photography. The recordings use the software available at their teaching dates. Current interfaces, subscriptions and features may differ, while the need to choose a suitable tool and review the finished work remains useful.

How to study the course

  • Work through each application’s teaching sequence as a complete block. Keep all eleven sessions available and use a small project to connect the different outputs.
  • Match an application to the task you need to complete, then review the result in its intended format. Verify current software behaviour when adapting an older demonstration.

Use the searchable classroom lesson list to revisit a specific explanation. Pause after a useful demonstration, reproduce a small example and explain the result in your own words. Keep a short note of what worked, what changed and what you still need to understand before moving on.

Who is this for?

This course suits students, creative professionals and learners exploring a range of Adobe tools. It is useful for building a broad foundation before specialising in a particular application or production workflow.

Before you start

Basic computer skills and an interest in creative work are helpful. Hands-on practice depends on appropriate software access. Adobe licenses, subscriptions and separate provider benefits are not included with the free videos.

Put the lessons into practice

Plan a fictional workshop promotion with an image, a simple layout and a short video concept. Identify which application from the course would serve each output and why. Create or sketch a small part of the set using suitable practice software and original sample material. Check consistency in names, dates and visual choices. Review the output in the format its audience would receive, then revise one weak element. Keep a note of any version difference and the steps needed to reproduce the result.

This optional activity is provided by WikiFree for independent practice. It is not a graded assignment from the instructor. Keep your working notes, check the result against the task you defined and return to the relevant lesson when an assumption or technique is unclear.

Certificate / Assessment

Watching the public videos and using WikiFree progress tracking does not award a certificate, exam voucher, academic credit or instructor assessment.

Use your practice output to review what you can now explain and repeat independently. Completion tracking records your study progress; it does not replace an assessed qualification or professional experience.

Related courses for your next step

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Compare the published course outlines. A lower level is a preparation option, not a required prerequisite.
CourseLevelFocusStudy time
This course — Adobe Creative Suite: Free CourseBeginnerCreative software foundations · Image editing · Vector and layout awareness32h 14m of video; practice time is additional
Adobe Premiere Pro: Free CourseBeginnerPremiere Pro foundations · Video editing · Sequence planning6h 10m of video; practice time is additional
Photoshop and Lightroom: Free CourseBeginnerPhotoshop foundations · Photo editing · Advanced editing practice8h 56m of video; practice time is additional
Become a Creative Mashup Artist: Free Google Micro-LessonBeginnerCreative brief writing · Image-combination concepts · Visual continuity review10–15 minutes; public card and structured estimates differ; individual pace varies.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course free to watch?

Yes. The public video lessons can be viewed in the WikiFree classroom. Free viewing does not include paid software, service subscriptions, provider membership benefits or a credential.

How long does the course take?

The 11 source videos total approximately 32h 14m. Allow additional time for pausing, practice, reviewing an example and checking your own result.

What background do I need?

Basic computer skills and an interest in creative work are helpful. Hands-on practice depends on appropriate software access. Adobe licenses, subscriptions and separate provider benefits are not included with the free videos.

Does watching the course award a certificate?

No. Video viewing and WikiFree progress tracking do not award a certificate, credit or an exam voucher.

Can I study on a phone?

Yes. The classroom has a responsive player and searchable lesson list. A larger screen and suitable practice environment are helpful for following software demonstrations or technical examples.

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