PRINTING United Alliance Announces Newest Release of iLEARNING+ Courses
iLEARNING+ is being used by over 20 countries in the world. It covers topics and segments that are relevant to everyone from entry-level workers up to C-Suites.
Fairfax, Virginia — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the U.S., today announces the release of six new industry-leading online courses in its iLEARNING+ library. iLEARNING+ offers a comprehensive collection of educational resources and offerings for the printing industry. This includes courses, certifications and reports on industry trends. The latest course library is available at ilearningplus.org/. Additional courses will be added in the next few months. Alliance members get exclusive discounts on all iLEARNING+ Products.
Professionals around the globe use iLEARNING+
iLEARNING+, launched just last year in 20 countries, is used to train staff in their specific roles, to improve their skills and to stay competitive.
There are now new courses added to the platform.
DTG/DTF Printing Essentials
Aaron Montgomery and Terry Combs
Learn the differences between Direct to Garment (DTG), Direct to Film (DTF), and how they fit into your garment decoration business. Learn about the best practices for apparel decoration including pretreating and printing.
Lockout/Tagout – Essential Requirements
Gary Jones
This course is part one of a series of two. The Essential Requirements course lays the groundwork to meet the required elements of OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout standard and provides foundational knowledge to prevent workplace fatalities and mitigate frequent injuries within the printing industry.
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Gary Jones
This is the second of two courses. This course provides authorized employees the training they need to implement an OSHA-compliant Lockout/Tagout program that will help prevent workplace deaths and serious injuries.
Spot Color Management (SCM) for Digital Printing
Instructor: Ray Weiss
This course provides users with the skills and knowledge to accurately measure and reproduce spot colours for digital print production. Learners will be able to identify the steps necessary to accurately manage spot colors when digital printing. They will also know how to apply these to their software and hardware to get the best possible results.
Cut Sheet Digital Printing Essentials
Instructor: Dan Gillespie
This course gives users a solid basis for digital printing. It covers a variety of devices, ranging from compact office copiers up to high-speed machines that can print at lightning speed. Discover the differences between dry and wet technology and how to achieve the best possible print quality on your digital cut sheet printing device.
The Essentials of Screen Printing Ink for Graphic Applications
Bruce Ridge
This course will take you into the world screen-printing ink. Learn about the inks’ unique properties and the components that go into them. Gain valuable insight on how to select the right ink for your application. This course is for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of screen-printing.
“The overwhelming response and adoption rate of those engaging with iLEARNING+ in the industry across the globe is simply astounding,” says Joe Marin, SVP, Member Services, PRINTING United Alliance. “We are proud to partner with leading instructors on developing these highly sought after courses and certifications to truly deliver second to none education.
“We are additionally working with industry associations and organizations to build and supplement courses for their staff and members, which speaks volumes to the trusted resource the Alliance has become for so many. We are looking forward to continuing to add even more courses and training in the months to come.”
Join the Alliance
Join the Alliance to receive exclusive discounts on all iLEARNING+ certifications and courses, as well access other leading industry programs, services, and resources. To sign up, visit printing.org/join or call 888-385-3888 to speak with a member of the Alliance team.
To view all the courses and get more information about iLEARNING+ visit http://ilearningplus.org/.