G7+ Expert Certification June 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN at SPSI

Online Maple Grove, MN
Workshop
Jun. 23, 2026 - Jun. 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Register
Member
$2,149.00
Non-Member
$2,719.00

OVERVIEW

ABOUT:

G7+™ Live In-Person Training hosted by PRINTING United Alliance and SPSI, featuring live, instructor-led training. G7+ Trainer Jim Raffel will lead this live in-person training focusing on G7+ based print and packaging applications, G7+ and G7 integration, maintenance, and process control across all print and proofing applications. Attendees will receive an extensive practical demonstration and collaboration to earn certification as G7+ Experts.

About G7+ Expert Live Certification & Training

Training consists of a variety of components, including lectures & slides with open discussions, live press runs and print calibration, and analysis. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in hands-on activities by utilizing their color management tools and solutions during the training, but it is not required.

Training Schedule

  • Tuesday June 23, 2026: 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
  • Wednesday June 24, 2026: 8:30am – 5:00pm CT
  • Thursday June 25, 2026: 8:30am – 4:00pm CT

Training Info

G7+ Expert certification training is specially designed for experience-driven learning during training, with the instructor. This interactive training takes place over 3 consecutive full days. It allows for work and integration of the G7+ methodology among industry peers and collaboration to facilitate training and hands-on experience in a live training and production environment.

  • Training is open to all participants.
  • Language: English
  • Participants must attend live in person to participate in training and earn certification.

Training Location

SPSI - Minneapolis, MN

9825 85th Avenue N., Maple Grove MN 55369 - map link

Materials to Help You Prepare

With training, you will receive a library of print resources so you can participate in the instructor-led activities. Downloadable production resource materials, such as G7+ test forms, help you learn how to implement G7+ in your facility to obtain G7 Master and eventually G7+ Master qualification. You will also receive access to the extensive online training library, including on-demand training recordings to view to support your continued growth as a G7+ Expert.

Register early for complimentary access to PRINTING United Alliance's Color Management Professional® Fundamentals online training, provided before the live training.

 

Seats are limited. Register Now

Seats are limited to ensure direct support by PRINTING United Alliance's G7+ trainer & technical staff. Register now to reserve your seat.

 

Training Agenda


Day 1Day 2Day 3
  • Registration
  • Course Overview & Introductions
  • Introduction to G7+?
    + What is G7+, and why was it developed?
  • G7+ vs. G7 similarities, differences, and benefits
  • G7 / G7+ Shared Benefits vs. Legacy TVI
    calibration
  • Lunch onsite
  • Technical principles
    + G7+ Tonality
    + G7+ Gray balance
    + G7+ High-density smoothing (HDS
  • G7 & G7+ Process Control aims
    + Using G7+ in daily production to manage print
    output.
  • Review of Day 1
  • Calibrating to G7 & G7+ specifications
  • G7+ In production workflows
    + Loading curves in RIPs, DFEs, print servers, etc.
  • Live calibration hands-on
  • G7+ verification & tolerances
  • G7+ for Different Print Processes
    + Calibration
    + Process control
  • Lunch onsite
  • Print standards and specifications.
    + Leveraging G7 and G7+ to align with standards
    and specifications required by print buyers and
    global supply chains.
  • G7+ and Color Management
  • G7+ for Pre-press and Creative Workflows
  • Review of Day 2
  • G7+ for Extended Gamut Printing
  • Live calibration and verification hands-on
  • Managing expectations
    + Real-world printing variations. Customer
    education. Understanding G7+’s capabilities and
    limitations.
  • Lunch onsite
  • The G7 & G7+ Master program
    + Supporting leading print service providers in becoming G7 Master Qualified printers.
  • Review All Materials
    + In preparation for the web-based G7+ Expert
    Examination

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

If you need any assistance, please contact:

Jordan Gorski, Vice President Global Standards & Certifications - PRINTING United Alliance

Email:  jgorski@printing.org

WHO'S THIS FOR: Printer, press, prepress/premedia operators, graphic designers, solution providers, brand managers, quality assurance personnel, process engineers or Lean professionals

Register Presenters Travel Contact

PRESENTERS

Jim Raffel CEO ColorCasters, LLC and ColorMetrix Technologies LLC
Register Back to top

TRAVEL

SPSI
9825 85th Avenue N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Air Travel Plans

Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Hotels

Home2 Suites by Hilton Brooklyn Park, MN
9490 W Broadway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 567-5810 $181 per night
Cambria Hotel Maple Grove
9655 Grove Circle North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(952) 225-2685 $164 per night
Hampton Inn Brooklyn Park, MN
9470 W Broadway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 567-7990 $189 per night
Springhill Suites by Marriott Maple Grove
11675 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 275-9631 $220 per night
Register Back to top

CONTACT

Jordan Gorski Vice President, Global Standards and Certifications (703) 837-1096
Hire This Expert
Register Back to top