Learn About the Expanded iLEARNING+ Training & Certification Catalog at PRINTING United Expo

At this year’s PRINTING United Expo, taking place from September 10-12 in Las Vegas, individuals will have multiple opportunities to advance themselves and their organizations through industry-recognized certification and the most comprehensive learning catalog available across print and graphic communications. During the Expo, attendees will be able to experience the iLEARNING+ platform in the PRINTING United booth (C4200). Demos will be available of the learning platform along with the full suite of courses and certifications available, including the newest offerings for industry advancement for print professionals. 

The iLEARNING+ platform, from PRINTING United Alliance, offers a range of Color Management Professional® (CMP) certification courses designed for professionals in the printing and graphic arts industries. These courses provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in managing color workflows to ensure accurate, consistent, and repeatable color across different printing processes.

New certifications now available include:

CMP Fundamentals Certification: (UPDATED)
This course covers the essentials of color management, including the theory behind color reproduction, device calibration, and the use of color profiles. It's ideal for those new to color management or those looking to solidify their foundational knowledge. Who It's For: Print professionals, designers, and anyone involved in color-critical workflows. International versions, offered in Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi are also available
CMP Master Print Certification: (UPDATED AND EXPANDED)
A more advanced course that delves into the complexities of managing color in high-end print production. It includes modules on advanced color theory, spot color management, and process control in various printing technologies such as digital, offset, and flexographic printing. Who It's For: Experienced print operators, prepress professionals, and those aiming to achieve mastery in color management within print production environments.
CMP Creative Certification (NEW!)
This certification is tailored specifically for designers and creatives to communicate and work more effectively within creative workflows and with printers, ensuring your artistic vision is accurately realized in the final printed materials. Who It's For: Professionals charged with designing and producing creative content, designers, and art directors.
CMP Cut Sheet Digital Print Certification (UPDATED – formerly CMP Digital)
Focused on color management in digital printing environments, this course covers topics like digital press calibration, color profiling, and achieving consistency across digital devices. Who It's For: Professionals working with digital printing technologies who seek to optimize color output.
CMP Direct to Garment Certification (NEW!)
This certification provides a comprehensive and valuable approach to teaching color management principles tailored to DTG printing to help you increase efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring more reliable and consistent color reproduction in everything you print. Who It's For: Direct to garment printers, production managers
CMP Flexographic Print Certification (NEW!)
Tailored for professionals in the flexographic printing industry, this course addresses the unique challenges of color management in flexo printing, including ink consistency, substrate variability, and press calibration. Who It's For: Flexographic printing professionals looking to refine their color management practices.
CMP Offset Print Certification  (UPDATED)
This course dives into color management for offset printing. It includes modules on plate-making, press calibration, and managing spot colors in offset workflows. Who It's For: Those involved in traditional offset printing who need to ensure accurate color reproduction.
CMP Prepress Certification (UPDATED – formerly CMP Premedia)
A strong grasp of color management empowers prepress operators and departments to produce more consistent and accurate color reproduction across various devices by implementing color management practices. This certification program offers a tailored and valuable approach to teaching color management principles specifically for prepress operations, equipping you with essential skills for success. Who It's For: Print and digital media prepress professionals and managers
CMP Wide Format Certification (NEW!)
Designed specifically for individuals operating printers or managing wide format print shops, this course offers the opportunity to enhance your color management this certification provides the expertise needed to effectively manage these devices and achieve consistent, predictable, and repeatable color results. Who It's For: Wide format print operators, production managers

These courses are designed to cater to different levels of expertise, ensuring that participants can find the right fit based on their current knowledge and professional goals. Each course typically includes a mix of theoretical instruction and practical application, often led by industry experts with significant experience in color management.

For more details, you can explore the course offerings directly on the iLEARNING+ website, along with the full suite of CMP courses, which have been relaunched since becoming part of the PRINTING United Alliance iLEARNING+ platform.

Introductory courses across print and graphic communications are also available, including: 

Print 101: Introduction to the Printing Industry (NEW!)

Expanded Color Gamut Printing (NEW!)

Sheetfed Offset Press Essentials (NEW!)

Hazard Communication Standard (NEW!)

Creating PDFs for Print Production (NEW!)

Wide Format Printing Essentials

Screen Printing Basics for Apparel

Sublimation Printing Essentials

Packaging Print Essentials

DTG/DTF Printing Technology Essentials

Screen Printing Ink Essentials for Graphic Applications

Cut Sheet Digital Printing Essentials

And much more as part of the over 50 courses now available at iLEARNING+!

Visit the PRINTING United Alliance booth, booth C4200 near registration, or ilearningplus.org to learn more.

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