G7+ Expert Certification January 27-31 Live Online

Online
Workshop
Jan. 27, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Member
$2,149.00
Non-Member
$2,719.00

OVERVIEW

ABOUT:

G7+ Live Online Training hosted by PRINTING United Alliance, featuring live, instructor-led training. G7+ Trainer Jim Raffel will lead this live online training focusing on G7+ based print and packaging applications, G7+ and G7 integration, maintenance, and process control across all print and proofing applications. Attendees will receive an extensive practical demonstration and collaboration to earn certification as G7+ Experts.

About G7+ Expert Live Certification & Training

Training consists of a variety of components, including lectures & slides with open discussions, virtual and live press runs and print calibration, and analysis. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in hands-on activities by utilizing their color management tools and solutions during the training, but it is not required.

Training Schedule

  • Monday January 27, 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET
  • Tuesday January 28, 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET
  • Wednesday January 29, 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET
  • Thursday January 30, 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET
  • Friday January 31, 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm ET

Training Info

G7+ Expert certification training is specially designed for experience-driven learning during training, with the instructor. This interactive training takes place over five consecutive half days. It allows for work and integration of the G7+ methodology among industry peers and collaboration to facilitate training and hands-on experience in a live training environment.

  • Training is open to all participants.
  • Language: English
  • Participants must attend live online to participate in training and earn certification.

Training Location

Live Online - Access will be provided following registration via iLEARNING+. 

Materials to Help You Prepare

With training you will receive a library of print resources so you can participate in the instructor-led activities. Downloadable production resource materials such as G7+ test forms help you learn how to implement G7+ in your facility to obtain G7 Master and eventually G7+ Master qualification. You will also receive access to the extensive online training library, including on-demand training recordings to view to support your continued growth as a G7+ Expert.

Register early for complimentary access to PRINTING United Alliance's Color Management Professional® Fundamentals online training, provided before the live training.

 

Seats are limited. Register Now

Seats are limited to ensure direct support by PRINTING United Alliance's G7+ trainer & technical staff. Register now to reserve your seat.

 

Training Agenda


Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5
  • Registration
  • Course Overview & Introductions
  • Introduction to G7+?
    + What is G7+, and why was it developed?
  • G7+ vs. G7 similarities, differences, and benefits
  • G7 / G7+ Shared Benefits vs. Legacy TVI
    calibration
  • Technical principles
    + G7+ Tonality
    + G7+ Gray balance
    + G7+ High-density smoothing (HDS)
  • G7 & G7+ Process Control aims
    + Using G7+ in daily production to manage print
    output.
  • Calibrating to G7 & G7+ specifications
  • G7+ In production workflows
    + Loading curves in RIPs, DFEs, print servers, etc.
  • G7+ verification & tolerances
  • G7+ for Different Print Processes
    + Calibration
    + Process control
  • Print standards and specifications.
    + Leveraging G7 and G7+ to align with standards
    and specifications required by print buyers and
    global supply chains.
  • G7+ and Color Management
  • G7+ for Pre-press and Creative Workflows
  • G7+ for Extended Gamut Printing
  • Managing expectations
    + Real-world printing variations. Customer
    education. Understanding G7+’s capabilities and
    limitations.
  • The G7 & G7+ Master program
    + Supporting leading print service providers in
    becoming G7 Master Qualified printers.
  • Review All Materials
    + In preparation for the web-based G7+ Expert
    Examination

Schedule subject to change. Course content and order may be altered. Cancellations are not available for this event.


Please contact Jordan Gorski, Executive Director - Idealliance if you need any assistance. Email: jgorski@idealliance.org

 

WHO'S THIS FOR: Printer, press, prepress/premedia operators, graphic designers, solution providers, brand managers, quality assurance personnel, process engineers or Lean professionals

PRESENTERS

Jim Raffel CEO ColorCasters, LLC and ColorMetrix Technologies LLC

CONTACT

Jordan Gorski Executive Director (703) 837-1096