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PRINTING United Alliance Announces Newest Release of iLEARNING+ Courses

iLEARNING+ is a comprehensive education system that covers all industry segments and topics for entry-level workers, C-Suite professionals and everyone in between. It has been used by over 20 countries across the globe.

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+ contains the most comprehensive educational offerings and resources available for the printing sector, including certifications, industry reports, and best practices. All of these are easily accessible on the eLearning platform. 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.

iLEARNING+ is used by professionals around the world
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. Learn about the best practices for apparel decoration including pretreating and printing.

Lockout/Tagout Essentials
Gary Jones
This is part one of a series of two courses. 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 will provide authorized employees with the required training to implement a robust, OSHA compliant Lockout/Tagout Safety Program to prevent workplace fatalities or severe injuries.

Spot Color Management in 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. 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 get the best quality print with your digital cutting sheet printer.

Screen Printing Inks Essentials for Graphic Applications
Bruce Ridge, Instructor
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. Sign up at printing.org/join today or call 888-385-3888 to speak to an Alliance team member.

To view all the courses and get more information about iLEARNING+ visit http://ilearningplus.org/.