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01/22/2025
GMA University
Graphic Media Alliance is proud to announce that several new courses as well as a new module section have been added to GMA University! This online training focuses on the fundamentals of print and graphic communications as a no-cost benefit to GMA member companies and educational institutions.
Through a new partnership, GMA has licensed more than 80 on-demand courses and educational tracks developed by print industry veterans and business consultants at The Print University.
In addition, the program offers suggested tracks by employee position and type of company. Download a few examples for new employees, sales reps, customer service, prepress operator or bindery operator.
With the latest update in modules and courses, there are now currently nine sections/modules available:
- Intro to Production Printing
- Inside the Print Shop
- Operations of a PSP
- Selling Strategies
- Vertical Markets for Print
- Print Workflow & Processes
- Introduction to Finishing
- Business Skills
- Market Update
If you have a graphicmedia.org username and password, you can simply sign in and begin your training. Usernames and Passwords should not be shared for security purposes.
To request access, select the REGISTER button on the GMA University page. Your credentials will be provided within 1-2 business days.
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