New Web-Based Course by Dave Cross Teaches the Fundamentals of Photoshop to Users of all Skill Levels

TAMPA, FL - Dec. 14, 2006 - The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) -- the world's leading educational and training resource for Adobe® Photoshop® -- proudly announces the release of Photoshop CS2 for Beginners, a 21-day online training course on http://www.photoshoptraining.com . Hosted by the Senior Developer of Education and Curriculum for NAPP, Dave Cross, the class takes you through a full range of Photoshop functions, tools and techniques; from creating workspaces, to making Selections, to working with Layers, and more.

"There are a number of core techniques every Photoshop user needs to know," said Dave Cross. "Learning these skills right up front is the key to working efficiently and creatively with Photoshop."

Photoshop CS2 for Beginners is perfectly designed for busy students learning the basic fundamentals of Photoshop, as well as working professionals looking to touch-up on their skills, as it takes only 5-minutes a day to go through each training session. Cross teaches his online students how to get up and running quickly with CS2 and offers an excellent way to focus on the essential tools and techniques. Cross focuses on real-world, practical information that students can start using immediately, and with efficiency and creativity. He does all this without delving too deeply into technical details and boring theory, and with no confusing jargon.

Dave Cross' co-hosts the popular Adobe® Photoshop® TV podcast at www.photoshoptv.com and is an Adobe Certified Expert and Photoshop World instructor.

Pricing for the 21-day class is just $69.99. NAPP members receive a $30 discount paying just $39.99. To become a member of NAPP visit www.photoshopuser.com.

About PhotoshopTraining.com
Launched by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), photoshoptraining.com showcases the most comprehensive Photoshop and digital imaging educational resources available today. It joins the creative line-up of educational resources and products produced by NAPP president Scott Kelby and the creative team at NAPP, which publishes Photoshop User and Layers magazines, the Photoshop Elements Techniques and Adobe Illustrator® Techniques newsletters; and produces the weekly Adobe Photoshop TV video podcast, the bi-annual Photoshop World Conference & Expo, the one-day Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, and a complete line-up of Photoshop books and DVDs.

About NAPP
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is an accredited, dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association keeping its members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 54,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the largest graphics and digital imaging association worldwide. Visit http://www.photoshopuser.com for more information.

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