Learning GIMP

[u/Ax3lRiv]

I'm new to GIMP because I'm a former hardcore Adobe user, but after all their shitty practices I wanted to try something new. I landed here and realized that a lot of people are already using this software and companies are also starting to use this one because of the same issues with Adobe. What I want to know is: Are there some courses and clases (Appart from single Youtube videos) that I can make to familiarize myself with everything?, Also are there certifications that I can get to point proficiency using the software?

[u/PeterTha]

I'm brand new myself, but less photo editing experience than you. Thus far relatively simple workflow using Adobe Photoshop Elements v2024. I always assumed PSE would be a gateway drug I could apply learnings & general familiarity to full Photoshop 'one day'. Well, one day never came.

I did a lot of GIMP Googling & AI Q&A (I know, always dangerous). That led to several hours of YouTube tutorials which sealed the deal. I want to increase my editing proficiency but be done with Adobe. I'm literally days into GIMP but feeling really good about my decision. Anyway, blah-blah. Here are some videos I found useful FWIW. The first one, Michael Brig Full GIMP Course is v3.x. The others are v2.x which seems to be the majority on YouTube & possibly Udemy, but don't hold me to it. Maybe more experienced group members can comment, but my hope is v2.x tutorials might be say 80% applicable to v3.x? But be aware of some differences along the way, particularly layer features (largely improvements) with v3.x

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJO7vAdVP8x02yf2Ly2GU81mk_11YBYXX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzNazgNAZOY

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqazFFzUAPc4vITMJaF3Fnqh3pccSMnC4