Adobe Training and Resources
View the events and registration information for upcoming Digital Literacy events open to the CMU Community.
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In-person and virtual Adobe Express workshops
Interested in creating with Adobe? Participate in one of our workshops to learn the ins and outs of a user-friendly, all-in-one design tool: Adobe Express! The workshop will cover how to design flyers, resumes, infographics, webpages, AI-generated art, and more in Adobe Express. Sessions include information on implementing CMU brands, color schemes, and standards. Computers are available for use, or bring your own. Registration required.
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.
- Adobe Acrobat Extravaganza (September 2024)
- Adobe Express Pluss Extravaganza (September 2024)
- Adobe Photoshop Extravaganza (September 2024)
- Adobe Premiere Pro Extravaganza (September 2024)
- 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
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
Digital Literacy Cafe (Adobe)
Webinar Series - enhance digital skills and learn more about leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the classroom.
Register for upcoming sessions or view recordings of past sessions
2024 Adobe Educational Institute Videos
Professional learning for educators
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