May 14 - 16, 2013

G7 Expert/Professional Training - University of Houston

University of Houston - College of Technology / , Houston, TX

   

Date: May 14-16, 2013
Host: University of Houston
Training Type: Digital Toner
Sponsored by: Xerox & EFI

Training Details

This G7 Training will include a blend of lab instruction and lecture where you will learn how to apply the G7 method to achieve the highest quality color output on both offset and digital presses. The G7 Training is a theory based program and can be applied to any print process.

Demonstrated On
The G7 Methodology will be demonstrated across various digital output devices, that may include:

  • Xerox 700dp

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Host Training Location

University of Houston
Room 102A, College of Technology, Building T2
4800 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77004
Houston, Texas 77204-4023
Phone: 713-743-2255
Website: www.uh.edu

Host Contact: Dr. Jerry Waite
Phone or Text: 832-656-3089
email: JJWaite@Central.UH.EDU

Training Schedule
Tuesday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5pm

Laptops are welcome but not necessary. Please bring a flash drive.

G7 Certified Systems will be demonstrated during the training course, a list of these systems can be found HERE. IDEAlliance does not endorse any one system. A method of calibrating G7 by hand (The Fan Graph Method) is reviewed during the training course and all materials related to this calibration are available free of charge and are part of the course handouts.

Description
A G7 Expert is an expert in the field of color management, process and quality control for proofing and printing equipment. A G7 Expert is able to analyze color and print related issues and take corrective action to bring systems and processes in control to a set method, standard or specification with repeatable predictable results. Certification is valid for 2 years. G7 Experts must remain employed with an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Expert status.

A G7 Professional is generally an in-house quality/technical professional. Certification is valid for 2 years. A G7 Professional must be employed by an IDEAlliance Network Company or an IDEAlliance Member Company to maintain their G7 Professional status.

More Infromation on G7 Certification can be found at: http://www.idealliance.org/certifications/g7-expert-certification/g7-expert-certification.

Optional Prerequisite
Test your knowledge! To ensure that you are adequately prepared for the upcoming G7 Training course, IDEAlliance is making its online Color Management Professional (CMP) Fundamentals Course available at no cost to all registered attendees.

The CMP Fundamentals Course is a series of 17 online video lessons encompassing approximately six hours of education covering the fundamental principles of color management. Successful completion of the CMP Fundamentals Course will certify you as a Color Management Professional, with listing in the online directory of CMPs.

We strongly recommend that you complete this course prior to the G7 Training.

Cancelation Policy
Cancel 21 days or more prior to event start date for a 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of event start date for a partial refund of 50% of the registration fee.
No refunds or transfers for no-shows or cancellations within 10 days of event start date.
Cancel and transfer to another event one time within 12 months of the initial registration date, no fee.
Additionally, if the CMP Fundamentals course has been accessed it must be paid for in full to complete and receive certification.

Events may be canceled by IDEAlliance at anytime, in this case a full refund or transfer to another event is offered.

Event Date

May 14 - 16, 2013

University of Houston - College of Technology

Address: 
Building T2, 4800 Calhoun Rd., Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 
713-743-2255
URL: 
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Event Flyer, Hotel & Directions

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Hotel Suggestion
Hilton University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77004
832-531-6300 or 832-531-6315

Rate: $139 per night + tax
Register online: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HOUUHHF-IDG7-20130513/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Check-in: 13-MAY-2013 / Check-out: 16-MAY-2013

Getting There

NOTE: If staying off campus make sure to allow enough time to check in with security and get a Temporary Parking Permit.

Registration Info

G7 Expert Certification (good for two years)

  • 3-Day Training: $2,000
  • G7 Expert Certification: $500
  • IDEAlliance Membership: Dues starting at $1,300/annual; or an independent G7 Expert may join as a Consultant, $500/annual
  • Recertification Review & Exam: $300/every two years

G7 Professional Certification (good for two years)

  • 3-Day Training: $2,000
  • G7 Professional Certification: $0 (n/a)
  • Minimum Network Membership: $800/two years ($400/annual)
  • Recertification Review & Exam: $150/every two years

Training Only (no certification)

  • 3-Day Training: Corporate or Network Members $2,000
  • 3-Day Training: Non-Members $3,000

Fees above do NOT include travel and expenses.

More Infromation on G7 Certification can be found at: http://www.idealliance.org/certifications/g7-expert-certification/g7-expert-certification.

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