CPD course All Levels

Basic Photography

2 enrolled 1h 8m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
1h 8mSelf-paced
39 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 39 lessons 1h 8m total
01 Basic Photography 39 lessons
  1. Photography for Beginners
  2. Light and Light
  3. Camera Types
  4. Lighting
  5. The Shutter
  6. The Aperture
  7. Anatomy of a Camera
  8. Pressing the Shutter Button
  9. Autofocus
  10. Shutter Speed
  11. Shutter Control
  12. Stop
  13. Shutter Speed Priority Mode
  14. Exercise Shutter Speed
  15. Interplay
  16. Control Movement
  17. Shutter Speeds Stops
  18. Aperture Steps
  19. Aperture Priority Mode
  20. Lenses
  21. Sharpness Depth, Deep Photography
  22. Depth Of Field, Shallow Photography
  23. ISO
  24. Determining High ISO
  25. Low Light Photography
  26. White Balance
  27. Manually Adjusting White Balance
  28. RAW
  29. Metering
  30. Varying Light Measurement
  31. Compensating Exposure
  32. The Histogram
  33. Tone And Color
  34. Bracketing
  35. Practicing Compensation
  36. Dynamic Range
  37. Bright Lights
  38. The Flash
  39. Manual Priority Mode

About this course

Basic Photography Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Basic Photography Course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Basic Photography Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Basic Photography Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Basic Photography Course is as follows:

Section 01

  • Photography for Beginners
  • Light and Light
  • Camera Types

Section 02

  • Lighting
  • The Shutter
  • The Aperture

Section 03

  • Anatomy of a Camera
  • Pressing the Shutter Button
  • Autofocus

Section 04

  • The Shutter
  • Shutter Speed
  • Shutter Control
  • Stop
  • Shutter Speed Priority Mode
  • Exercise Shutter Speed
  • Interplay
  • Control Movement
  • Shutter Speeds Stops
  • Exercise Shutter Speed

Section 05

  • The Aperture
  • Aperture Steps
  • Aperture Priority Mode
  • Lenses
  • Sharpness Depth, Deep Photography
  • Depth Of Field, Shallow Photography

Section 06

  • ISO
  • Determining High ISO
  • Low Light Photography

Section 07

  • White Balance
  • Manually Adjusting White Balance
  • RAW

Section 08

  • Metering
  • Varying Light Measurement

Section 09

  • Compensating Exposure
  • The Histogram
  • Tone And Color
  • Bracketing
  • Practicing Compensation

Section 10

  • Dynamic Range
  • Bright Lights
  • The Flash

Section 11

  • Manual Priority Mode

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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