G7+ / G7 Expert Certification

Implement and Manage Leading Print and Become a G7+ Expert

G7+ enhances the legacy G7 methodology, which now serves as the baseline for numerous widely adopted print and color global standards, to provide optimal color alignment across traditional commercial print, packaging, and new digital print technology and workflows for consistency across all print production processes. Learn about G7+ at www.printing.org/g7plus

About G7+ and G7 Expert Certification

A G7+ Expert has demonstrated expertise in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing utilizing the G7+ and G7 methodology. A G7+ Expert is able to implement G7+ and 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 PRINTING United Alliance G7+ Training with a minimum level of 90% proficiency. Certification is valid for two years. View and sign up for upcoming G7+ Expert training events here.

G7+ Experts must recertify by successfully completing the Recertification Review & Exam within 90 days of certification expiration. Recertification will be available here. 

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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 Training with a minimum level of 90% proficiency. Certification is valid for two years.

Currently certified G7 Experts are listed in the Idealliance database of Certified Experts, Professionals and Qualified Masters.G7 Experts must recertify by successfully completing the Recertification Review & Exam within 90 days of certification expiration. Recertification available here. 

G7+ Expert Fees

G7+ Expert Certification

  • G7+ Expert Training & Certification Fees:
    • $2,149 for Members
    • $2,719 for Non-members
  • Good for two years
  • Licensed to perform G7 Master Qualifications & G7 Master Renewal Qualifications and G7+ Master Qualification when available.
  • Online Recertification Review & Exam required every two years within 90 days of certification expiration.

G7 Expert Certification

  • Good for two years
  • Licensed to perform G7 Master Qualifications & G7 Master Renewal Qualifications.
  • Online Recertification Review & Exam required every two years within 90 days of certification expiration. Recertify here.

G7 Professional Certification

  • G7 Professionals now can recertify as G7 Experts, or upgrade to G7+ Experts.
  • If you are a current G7 Pro, see above for details on converting status either upon recertification or as you wish.

See the G7+ Expert FAQ here for information on G7+ Expert certification, and G7 Expert certification.

Contact

Jordan Gorski
Executive Director - Idealliance
jgorski@idealliance.org
703-837-1096