I think you might want to determine what approach to using photoshop you want to use. Do you want to use it as a photographer? I think that is quite different from using it as a designer. It is an extremely powerful tool. I personally have approached my learning experience as a photographer first.
Here is one resource I am considering:
http://store.avondalemedia.com/catalog/ ... 118&id=661
Secrets of Photoshop Masters V2
I have taken a workshop from John Paul Capinegro at ME photo workshops. I just finished an online course from
http://www.betterphoto.com with Lewis Kemper. BetterPhoto has lots of 4 and 8 week courses ($149 - $339) with weekly assignments and feedback from the instructor. The one I am just completing is called -- Lewis Kemper's Photoshop Toolbox #1 Photo Course. He has a Toolbox #2 and #3. These focus on tools for the photographer to use. George De Wolfe has a pricey 6 month online course ($1,200). He also contributes articles to CameraArts. He had a series of 4 articles focused on the Digital Fine Print. You can purchase a CD of information from George De Wolfe. Google his name for his information.
As others have mentioned there are many free online resources. I joined the
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/insidegraphicsopen group and received 40 intermediate lessons and now am on number 49 of the advanced lessons via email. These are quite specific on what and how to use the various Photoshop tools. I think they have a lessons archives so you can go back and get all past resources. They started with PS 7 and have moved onto PS CS v8. They are short and VERY step by step.
HTH--Rene
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