Adobe Training and Resources

For all

Recommended resources

• PiXimperfect - Great channel for learning Photoshop. He has a free course called Photoshop for Complete Beginners (12 videos), and many other helpful tips and tricks for learning Photoshop.
• LearnIt Training - Excellent channel with in-depth tutorials on multiple Adobe programs, and other tools like Excel and SharePoint. Tutorials usually include free practice files so you can follow along with the training.
• Adobe Illustrator Tutorial for Beginners - 4-hour training video on Illustrator, split into chapters that are easily accessible. Also includes free practice files to download. 
• PDF features in Adobe Express

Support

• Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials: All your tools, all in one place. Learn the basics or refine your skills with tutorials designed to inspire.
• Adobe Help Center: Search and troubleshoot.   
• Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube: A wide range of tips, tricks, and tutorials.
• Adobe for Education YouTube Channel: Tutorials, tips, and videos for educators.
• Behance.net: Adobe's online community and includes live and recorded videos.

CMU tech support

• Submit an Adobe Help Ticket
• Contact the CMU Help Desk

Earn Adobe Badges

Head to the  Adobe Creative Skills Series and log in with your cmich username and password. From there, you can complete lessons and earn badges to show off your Adobe skills.

For staff and faculty

Training

2025 - 26 Adobe Skills Lab (Adobe)
Webinar Series.
Register for upcoming sessions or view recordings of past sessions

Resources

• Adobe Creative Cloud across the Curriculum: A Guide for Students and Teachers
• Adobe Education Exchange: The Adobe Education Exchange is the free learning platform and community, with workshops, classes, lesson plans, and projects, all designed by educators for educators, to ignite creativity in the classroom.
• Distance Learning for Higher Ed

For students