JDF Expert Certification Courses

 

Session 1

A JDF Overview

An introduction to JDF and the JDF Expert Certificate program, including the history and motivation behind the JDF initiative.

Session 2

Introduction to XML

A basic understanding of XML, which is a prerequisite for understanding JDF usage

Session 3

JDF Structures

A review of the fundamentals of constructing a JDF Job.

Session 4

Working With Intents

How to use and gather customer intent data as the starting poiint for JDF printing jobs.

Session 5

Process and Resources

How all JDF jobs are constructed with JDF processes and resources and how to select process and resources to construct a JDF job.

Session 6

Job Message Format (JMF)

The Job Messaging Format (JMF) as the command and control language of JDF.

Session 7

The Schema

How the every-day user of JDF-enabled systems does not need to be able to read the JDF Schema or write JDF, but the expert user should have the ability to do so.

Session 8

Device Capabilities

How JDF allows MIS systems to query a JDF enabled device for its capabilities to help automate the integration process.

Session 9

Automating Preflghting with JDF

How JDF can be used in automated preflighting operations.

Session 10

JDF Practicum: Prepress Operations

How JDF can be used in prepress operations.

Session 11

JDF Practicum: Digital Printing Operations

How JDF can be used in printing operations.

Session 12

JDF Practicum: Post Press Operations

How JDF can be used in postpress operations.

Session 13

JDF Expert Certificate: Final Review

In order to qualify for the JDF Expert Users Certificate, attendees will need to pass a final test. This final session will provide a review of what has been learned and provide the opportunity to have questions answered.

Session 14

JDF Bonus: Introduction to Version 1.3

Content will review the latest developments associated with the new JDF version 1.3 functional and architectural specifications.

Session 15 JDF Bonus: Introduction to Version 1.4 A brief overview of JDF, its additions, improvement and expansion in the 1.4 standard, along with a review of enhancements to JMF.