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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Photo editing course for social media
Transform your images into irresistible content. This course equips you with the essential skills to stand out in a sea of posts, from technical optimization to creating a unique visual style. Learn to use professional tools…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts21 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Photo editing course for social media?
Master the art of photo editing for social media
Transform your images into irresistible content. This course equips you with the essential skills to stand out in a sea of posts, from technical optimization to creating a unique visual style. Learn to use professional tools and tell visual stories that connect with your audience.
What will you learn?
- Professional Retouching: Master color correction, lighting, and sharpening.
- Creative Design: Create engaging compositions and use impactful typography.
- Optimization for Every Platform: Adapt your images for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more.
- Essential Tools: Photoshop, Lightroom, and mobile editing apps.
- Visual Content Strategies: Plan and create a cohesive and engaging feed.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Master Photoshop and other tools: Learn to edit stunning photos to stand out on social media.
- Professional retouching techniques: Master color correction, lighting, and blemish removal.
- Create engaging visual content: Learn to design posts that grab attention and boost your engagement.
- Optimization for each platform: Adapt your images to the formats and requirements of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more.
- Boost your personal or business brand: Improve your online presence and attract new followers or clients.
- Learn to create professional and engaging images for social media, even if you have no prior experience.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Basics of photo editing, digital aesthetics and visual communication for social networks
- Photo editing concept for social networks and differences between documentary, commercial, aesthetic, editorial and promotional edition
- Principles of composition, framing, visual balance, colour, contrast, texture and hierarchy of elements in digital images
- Formats, proportions and visual requirements for publications, stories, reels, carousels, covers and advertisements
- Visual identity, coherence of feed, personal style, brand tone and visual recognition on social platforms
- Frequent errors in editing for networks: excess filters, loss of naturalness, low sharpness, inconsistent colours and excessive saturation
02
Tools for editing, workflow and preparation of digital images
- Desktop and mobile editing software and applications: basic settings, presets, layers, masks and automatic tools
- Organisation of the workflow: selection, backup, classification, editing, exporting and publishing
- Essential Settings: Exposure, Contrast, High Lights, Shadows, White, Black, Clarity, Texture and Sharpness
- Colour correction: temperature, hue, saturation, vibrancy, selective tones and chromatic harmony
- Trimming, straightening, perspective, visual cleansing and removal of distracting elements
03
Visual styles, presets, retouching and creative editing for social content
- Creation of visual styles according to niche, audience, personal brand, product or campaign
- Use of presets, filters, LUTs and reusable adjustments without losing creative control or naturalness
- Basic retouching of portraits, skin, hair, clothing, backgrounds and visual details for professional publications
- Product Editing, Gastronomy, Travel, Lifestyle, Fashion, Events and Corporate Content
- Creative Effects: Blur, Grain, Bullet, Double Exposure, Text, Overlays, Frames and Graphic Resources
04
Design of parts, carousels, stories and visual content optimised for platforms
- Fundamentals of design applied to images for networks: typography, space, contrast, rhythm and legibility
- Creation of carousels with visual narrative, sequence, covers, calls to action and graphic continuity
- Stories design, vertical publications, miniatures, banners, covers and promotional pieces
- Integration of text, icons, stickers, brand elements, backgrounds and graphic resources without saturating the image
- Adaptation of the same photograph to different formats and platforms maintaining quality and visual coherence
05
Applied photo editing project for social networks
- Project definition: personal brand, entrepreneurship, campaign, portfolio, product, professional profile or thematic account
- Selection of photos, audience analysis, visual objective, desired style and creative references
- Editing a series of images applying technical adjustments, colour, retouching, composition and aesthetic coherence
- Design of complementary pieces such as carousels, stories, covers or promotional publications
- Final export, organisation of the visual calendar, and proposal of publication optimised for networks
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to improve their online presence and attract more customers through visually appealing social media.Community managers and digital marketing professionals looking to perfect their editing skills to create impactful content and increase engagement.Content creators and bloggers who want to enhance the quality of their photographs to stand out in a
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Mastering key tools and techniques
- 02Create engaging and consistent visual content
- 03Optimize images to maximize visual impact
- 04Adapt the aesthetics to current trends
- 05Increase engagement through professional images
- 06Define and consolidate a brand's visual identity
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Community Manager: Creating and editing engaging visual content for various platforms.
02Social Media Manager: Planning, strategizing, and managing brands' visual image on social media.
03Content Creator: Producing photographic material optimized for online engagement.
04Freelance Photographer: Offering specialized photo editing services for diverse clients.
05Graphic Designer: Complementing skills with photo editing for comprehensive digital marketing projects.
06E-commerce: Enhancing the visual quality of product photos to boost online sales.
07Digital Marketing Agencies: Collaborating on the creation of impactful visual campaigns.
08Influencer/Blogger: Creating high-quality photographic content for your own brand personal.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Improve the image and visual appeal of the content to increase engagement.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Improve the visual appeal of photos to increase interaction and reach on social media.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Profile:Basic knowledge of photography and use of mobile devices or digital cameras. No prior editing experience is required.Skills:Creativity, attention to detail, and a desire to learn how to communicate visually.Software (recommended):Familiarity with a social network (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and/or mobile editing applications (Snapseed, VSCO, Lightroom Mobile).Technical Requirements (for online):Mobile device or computer with internet access. Optional: camera.```
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