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Certifications & Training

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

FIRST Certification is an industry-recognized achievement, while the basic online courses are the perfect tools to train your new employees. Both demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of a specific area of the flexographic printing process.

See What FIRST Certification Is All About

See What FIRST Certification Is All About

FIRST Individual Certifications

FIRST Individual Certifications exist at the employee level and consist of three types: FIRST Press Operator Certification, FIRST Prepress Operator Certification and FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification. Employees who hold a FIRST Certification are more knowledgeable with color consistency, process control and print quality.

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FIRST Company Certification

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 an 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.

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Start Earning Your Certification

Contact FTA Manager of Training Services Duane Woolbright.

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FIRST Certification Resources

Read the FAQ, see who’s certified, promote your certification and renew your certification.

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Online Courses

Learn new skills and principles, keep up to date with best practices, and brush up on foundational elements.

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