A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Print and Digital Workflows. This foundational training is designed specifically for apprentices, new entrants, and anyone keen to start a career in printing. It offers a comprehensive overview of the print industry, focusing on the critical role of digital workflows and software solutions that drive today’s print production.
Participants will be guided through the entire print production cycle—from job intake and prepress, through to printing and finishing—emphasising the importance of workflow software in connecting and streamlining every stage. This course lays a solid groundwork for understanding how print shops operate in the digital age and prepares newcomers to thrive in a technology-driven environment.
The Print Fundamentals 101 programme is structured to be completed over a 5-day period, allowing for focused, practical, and engaging learning experiences.
We understand that time availability can vary, especially in working environments. As such, we are flexible with the scheduling of the final two days to accommodate production demands or learner availability. The aim is to deliver a meaningful learning experience while being respectful of operational pressures.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
This module introduces the fundamentals of the printing industry, exploring its origins, evolution, and the core processes used today. Participants gain a foundational understanding of how different printing technologies work and how print production is structured.
What You’ll Learn
Key Topics Covered
Outcome
By the end of this module, participants will have a clear understanding of the printing industry's development, the main printing technologies in use today, and the fundamental processes involved in producing printed materials.
This module explores the principles of colour and how it is created and reproduced in both digital and print environments. Participants gain insight into colour systems and practical experience in colour mixing.
What You’ll Learn
Key Topics Covered
Outcome
Participants will understand how colour works across different mediums and will be able to apply basic colour principles when working with print and digital outputs.
This module focuses on how images and colours are reproduced in print using screening techniques. Participants learn how dots, colour spaces, and conversions influence final print quality.
What You’ll Learn
Key Topics Covered
Outcome
By completing this module, participants will understand how images and colours are reproduced using dots, how to manage colour spaces effectively, and how to achieve consistent, high-quality print results.
This module examines the role of paper in print production and how it influences design, image quality, and finishing. Participants also gain introductory experience with design tools and file preparation.
What You’ll Learn
Key Topics Covered
Outcome
Participants will gain a strong understanding of how paper and file preparation impact print quality, along with practical skills in using design tools and preparing print-ready files.
Creating Print-Ready Files: Accuracy from the Start
This final module brings together all knowledge gained throughout the course, focusing on completing a project and understanding the full print workflow from design to production.
What You’ll Learn
Key Topics Covered
Outcome
By the end of this module, participants will understand the complete print workflow and be able to confidently take a project from design through to final production using industry-standard processes and tools.