Topic of your interest
One of the top priorities of Fogra is to deliver up to the minute training that is totally focused on industry practice. Every Monday there is an one-hour online training course at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CET/CEST focusing on either the Fundamentals of printing and media technology or a Special industry topic.
Why join the Fogra Web Academy?
Quick knowledge boost with little effort.
Experts explain current topics and basics suited for newcomers & experts.
Flexible in time & location – live courses can be attended online from wherever in the morning or evening.*
All sessions are available as recordings for revision or if you miss a course.*
Flatrate for your company – the more employees join, the fewer costs per person.*
* These advantages only apply to Fogra Web Academy subscribers, not for single course bookings.
Key Facts
1 hour live online training sessions in English
In just 1 hour you will get tips & tricks for your daily practice. You will learn how to work more efficiently through standardisation. All this at the convenience of your home or workplace. Questions? They will be answered right away.
Mondays 9 am & 5 am CET/CEST from September to May
Each week you can expand your knowledge on 30 different topics from basics to advanced live every Monday, ask questions and engage in discussions with the course leader. No time to participate? All session recordings are available online.
4 major topics – training & qualification: Colour, Print, Standardisation & Postpress
Understand the fundamentals of printing & media technology and get special insights into the industry & in-depth topics. Do you want to show what you have learned? Then you can do the tests and receive the “Fogra Graduate” certification
Programme 2024/25
You can expect 30 sessions with a high level of practical application, a wide range of topics and skilled trainers who look forward to interaction and dialogue with you during the live sessions. The new programme starts in September 2024.
Colour Management (Percption, Measurement, Reproduction, Gloss Management, Decor)
AI (Machine learning)
Printing substrates & material (Paper, Flexibles & foils, Ink)
Printing techniques (Sheetfed Offset, Webfed Offset, Flexo, Digital, Textile, Packaging, UV curing)
Printing process (CTP, Climatic influences, Energy efficiency)
Printfinishing & bookbinding
Platiccard printing
Standards
Our graduates
More than 250 participants graduated from the last academic years of the Fogra Web Academy. The Fogra Graduates demonstrated knowledge from 15 Fundamentals and 15 Specials sessions and passed both the mid-term and final tests.
Your achievement will be recognized!
Attendance Certificate: if you take part in at least half the sessions.
Graduation Certificate: if you pass two tests you will receive a Fogra Graduate Fundamentals and/or Fogra Graduate Specials certificate. As further recognition, all graduates will be listed on the Fogra Graduates platform.
Courses on colour and colour management
Colour I: Perception (09.09. 9:00-10:00 | 16.09. 17:00-18:00)
Colour II: Measurement (23.09. 9:00-10:00 | 30.09. 17:00-18:00)
Colour III: Reproduction (07.10. 9:00-10:00 | 14.10. 17:00-18:00)
Print image quality: Beyond colour accuracy (09.09. 17:00-18:00 | 16.09. 9:00-10:00 )
Colour measurement: Specialities – managing OBAs (23.09. 17:00-18:00 | 30.09. 9:00-10:00)
How to sample: Visual evaluation (07.10. 17:00-18:00 | 14.10. 9:00-10:00)
From colour management to gloss management (04.11. 17:00-18:00| 11.11. 9:00-10:00)
From colour management to image management (24.02. 17:00-18:00 | 10.03. 9:00-10:00)
Plastic card printing I: Profiling surface finished products (17.03. 9:00-10:00 | 24.03. 17:00-18:00)
Post-press courses
The beauty of perfection: Print finishing (31.03. 9:00-10:00 | 07.04. 17:00-18:00)
Plastic card printing III: ID-card testing (31.03. 17:00-18:00 | 07.04. 9:00-10:00)
Taking the bind out of binding: Bookbinding (28.04. 9:00-10:00 | 05.05. 17:00-18:00)
Artificial intelligence
Machine learning for better colours (10.02 17:00-18:00 | 17.02. 9:00-10:00)
Standardisation & Norms
Printing conditions: Fogra standards & ICC profiles (12.05. 9:00-10:00 | 19.05. 17:00-18:00)
Latest developments in standardisation: ISO News (12.05. 17:00-18:00 | 19.05. 9:00-10:00 )
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Courses on Printing - methods and processes
From pigment to Ink (21.10. 9:00-10:00 | 28.10. 17:00-18:00)
Ink sustainability: Mineral-oil-free inks (02.12. 17:00-18:00 | 09.12. 9:00-10:00 )
Printing substrates: Flexibles & foils (21.10. 17:00-18:00 | 28.10. 9:00-10:00)
Printing substrates: Paper (04.11. 9:00-10:00 | 11.11. 17:00-18:00)
How-to: Sheet-fed offset printing (18.11. 9:00-10:00 | 25.11. 17:00-18:00)
How-to: Web offset printing (02.12. 9:00-10:00 | 09.12. 17:00-18:00)
How-to: CTP (13.01. 9:00-10:00 | 20.01. 17:00-18:00)
How-to: Digital printing (27.01. 9:00-10:00 | 03.02. 17:00-18:00)
Substrates and RGB-based workflow: Textile Printing (27.01. 17:00-18:00 | 03.02. 9:00-10:00)
How-to: Flexo printing (10.02 9:00-10:00 | 17.02. 17:00-18:00)
Rigid & flexible: Packaging printing (24.02. 9:00-10:00 | 10.03. 17:00-18:00)
Climatic influences in the pressroom (18.11. 17:00-18:00| 25.11. 9:00-10:00 )
Picking the low-hanging fruits: Energy efficiency (28.04. 17:00-18:00 | 05.05. 9:00-10:00)
Plastic Card printing II: Machine settings (17.03. 17:00-18:00 | 24.03. 9:00-10:00)
How to evaluate & communicate: Metallic effects in print (13.01. 9:00-10:00 | 20.01. 17:00-18:00)
Company Flat Rate:
tax exemption in acc. with §4 no. 22a UStG
The Fogra Web Academy online training courses are offered from September up to including May. The price for companies depends on their size. For those with up to 100 employees the price is €588(Fogra members) or €840 (non-members). This allows any number of a company’s employees to take part in all Fogra Web Academy sessions.
Attendance at the Fogra Web Academy is automatically extended, but may be terminated by giving 3 months' notice by 31 May of the respective year. Notice of termination must be made in writing to Fogra.
Prices and booking
Pick & Learn
tax exemption in acc. with §4 no. 22a UStG
The price applies only for one course: €45.50 (Fogra members) or €65(non-members). This means you can only attend the number of Fogra Web Academy sessions you have booked.
Please note that you will not receive access to the recordings. The booking is not a subscription; cancellation is not necessary.
Prices and booking
Participants voice
„For several years, I have followed Fogra’s Web Academy. I never missed a presentation. It’s a rare pleasure to listen to such experts. I thought I knew a lot, but I learned more by watching these sessions. It’s invaluable, upto-date knowledge for all serious professionals who want to know more.”
Axel Robert
Ubisoft
„Fogra Web Academy allows us to add science to production processes, stay up to date and advance from a global point of view. Learning more about materials, processes and production techniques allows us to have better results and be more sustainable.“
Miguel Avellaneda
Giesecke + Devrient Mobile Security Iberia
FAQs
How do I register for a course?
If you'd like to attend a session, you'll first need to register for the session. You can find the registration links under upcoming sessions. After your registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the session.
Are there any technical prerequisites to taking the course?
Use your notebook or mobile device (check your app store). Before joining the webinar, be sure to check system requirements to avoid any connection issues.
What is the course language?
The courses are held in English.
What is the course duration?
The course takes one hour, including time for Q&A.
What if I miss a course?
All courses are recorded and archived to access at any time and as often as you want, as well as share them with your colleagues.
