PRINTING United Alliance Announces Newest Release of iLEARNING+ Courses
iLEARNING+ covers a wide range of topics and segments, for all levels, from entry level workers to C-Suite executives, and it is used in more than 20 countries around the world.
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. You can find the most current course library at ilearningplus.org/. More courses are planned for the future. Alliance members get exclusive discounts on all iLEARNING+ Products.
Professionals from around the globe use iLEARNING+
Launched last year, over 20 countries now use iLEARNING+ to train staff in their specific roles, to improve their skills and careers and to remain 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), as well as how each can fit into your business. Understanding pretreating printing and curing is important for the best practices of apparel decoration. Also, learn about shirt selection and safety.
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 will provide users with knowledge and skills necessary to accurately identify and measure spot colors in digital print production. The course will teach learners how to manage spot colors in digital printing, and how to use their hardware and software for the best results.
Cut Sheet Digital Printing Essentials
Instructor: Dan Gillespie
This course will provide users with a solid base for digital printing, covering a wide range of devices from compact office copier to high-speed production machines. Learn the characteristics of wet and dry toner technologies, and discover what you need to do to achieve the highest print quality using your digital cutting sheet printer.
The Essentials of Screen Printing Ink for Graphic Applications
Bruce Ridge, Instructor
This course will take you into the world screen-printing ink. Learn the unique functions of these inks, and the complex components that make them up. You will also gain valuable insights on selecting the best ink for any particular application. Whether you are a beginner or an expert apparel screen printer who is looking to expand their knowledge, this course can help.
“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 today and get exclusive discounts on iLEARNING+ training and certifications. You will also gain access to many other programs, resources and services that are industry leading. Sign up at printing.org/join today or call 888-385 3588 to speak to an Alliance team member.
Visit ilearningplus.org/ for more information on iLEARNING+, and to see the full course listing including the latest courses.