About G7 Masters, Professionals and Experts
IDEAlliance certifies our industry’s qualified experts to train printers, creatives and prepress providers in the G7 methodology. Printers who achieve G7 training from certified G7 Experts may become qualified as G7 Master Printers.
A G7 Master Printer status is granted to a physical facility, equipment and systems. Example: ABC Printing Company’s proofing and printing presses have been G7 Master Printer qualified. The G7 Master Printer qualification* is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually. (Note: This is not a Certification, it is a Qualification. No tolerances are imposed at this time. The program may evolve into a true certification in the future as industry data is gathered to support a certification process.)
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. A G7 Expert has attended and passed an IDEAlliance G7 Expert Training and exam. Certification is valid for two years. Recertification is required every two years. The G7 Expert must take the Recertification Training and pass the exam as well as to remain employed with an IDEAlliance Member Company in order to maintain their G7 Expert status.
A G7 Professional is generally an in‐house quality/technical professional. A G7 Expert has attended and passed an IDEAlliance G7 Expert Training and exam. Certification is valid for 2 years. Certification is valid for two years. Recertification is required every two years. The G7 Professional must take the Recertification Training and pass the exam as well as to remain employed with an IDEAlliance Member or G7 Network Company in order to maintain their G7 Professional status.
