FTA Trainings & education

FTA education consists of FIRST Certification as well as basic online courses.

Books and Booklets

FIRST
Book

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FIRST Provides all members of the flexographic supply chain with the technical information needed to produce high-quality and consistent print, pressrun after pressrun.

Flexography: Principles and Practices Book

Originally introduced in 1962 and updated significantly throughout its history, Flexography: Principles & Practices 6.0 is a complete re-write of its predecessors. It features 29 chapters written across 600 pages (with additional content via download), hundreds of vibrant and full-color illustrations, a detailed glossary of terms, and an extensive troubleshooting guide.

Flexography 101
Books

FLEXOGRAPHY 101 Booklet Series - all books

For Industry Newcomer you will gain valuable insights through clear, easy-to-understand explanations of essential flexographic concepts. For Experienced Professionals you will reinforce and refresh your foundational knowledge with updated and reaffirmed core principles.

FIRST Certifications - Online Courses

Company Certifications

FIRST Individual Certification logo

FIRST Individual Certifications exist at the employee level and consist of three types: FIRST Press Operator Certification, FIRST Prepress Operator Certification, FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification

Employees who hold a FIRST Certification are more knowledgeable about color consistency, process control, and print quality.

Company Certifications

At the organizational level, there is FIRST Company Certification. Attainable only once a specific percent of an organization’s personnel has attained FIRST Individual Certification, it demonstrates adherence to FIRST methodology across every shift, every plant, and every job. It instills absolute confidence in customers and is evidence of a true print partner.

Flexography 101 Online Course

For Industry Newcomer you will gain valuable insights through clear, easy-to-understand explanations of essential flexographic concepts. For Experienced Professionals you will reinforce and refresh your foundational knowledge with updated and reaffirmed core principles.