Training consists of a variety of components, including lecture, demonstration, production, and extensive hands-on through critical concepts, press runs and print calibration, and analysis. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their measurment devices including hand-held spectrophotometers and other color quality tools and solutions to participate in the included activities to further assist with integrating G7® based color management and process control into their own production environments.

G7 Expert Certification
Registrants also get access to the included certification exam, following training to become a globally recognized, Idealliance certified, G7 Expert. A G7 Expert has demonstrated expertise in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing utilizing the G7 methodology. A G7 Expert is able to implement G7 based calibration and process control into print workflows, analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable, predictable results. A G7 Expert has attended and successfully completed an Idealliance G7 Expert/Professional Training with a minimum level of 90% proficiency. Certification is valid for two years.

Training Schedule

G7 Training LIVE! In-Person Agenda & Outline

1. Tuesday March 7, 2023: 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
2. Wednesday March 8, 2023: 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
3. Thursday March 9, 2023: 8:30am - 5:00pm CT

In-Person Training Info
G7 Expert Certification LIVE In-Person training is specially designed to provide hands-on experience to further drive participants knowledge and familiarity with concepts across their print production environment. This interactive training takes place over 3 consecutive days. An active, open dialogue is maintained by the instructor to encourage questions, collaboration, and testing to be able to drive G7 based print production.

• Training is open to all registrants.
• Idealliance & PRINTING United Members receive exclusive discounts to register.
• Language: English
• Participants must be able to attend the live in-person training. Alternative Live virtual events are also available, see our training calendar at www.idealliance.org/g7training for more information.
• Travel information available here.

Registration (Create an Account or Sign-In to Register)

• G7 Expert Training & Certification
  • Idealliance & PRINTING United Members $2,149.00
  • Nonmembers $2,619.00
• Exclusive group pricing also available. Contact us for details.

When you sign up, you will receive a library of print resources so you can participate during the instructor-led hands-on activities. Downloadable production resource materials such as G7 test forms help you learn how to implement G7 in your facility to obtain G7 Master qualification. You will also receive access to the extensive online training library communit to access during and following training to support your continued growth as a G7 Expert. Individuals who achieve G7 Expert Certification following training (included with registration) will gain access to additional resources to support their certification and support of the print supply chain and G7 Master printers.

Register early for complimentary access to Idealliance's Color Management Professional® Fundamentals online training, provided in advance of the live training as an optional prerequisite.

Seats are limited. Register Now
Seats are limited to ensure direct support by Idealliance's certified G7 Expert trainer & technical staff. Register now to reserve your seat.

G7 Expert Trainer
Mike Whelpley

Fujifilm Graphics
G7 Expert Trainer & Offset, Flexo & Digital Print Implementation Expert.

Additional G7 Program Information

G7 Certification Program Overview 
Why Print Providers Choose G7
G7 for Brands, Buyers & Creatives  

Questions? Please contact:
Jordan Gorski
Executive Director, Idealliance
+1 (703) 837-1096
jgorski@idealliance.org

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