Printing
Certificate
Start the presses with a one-year Printing Certificate. Learn key print and publishing skills like operating a lithography and flexography printing press. The program also covers screen printing and production workflows.
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One of five stackable certificates students can earn towards the Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science degree.
Earn a Printing Certificate with four classes that cover production panning, press operation, platemaking, pdf workflows, and estimating.
Admissions Office
This stackable certificate is part of the Digital Publishing Certificate and Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science degree, helping students build job-ready skills and credentials as they move through the program.
Network with students in the printing and communications fields.
Press Operator, Production Coordinator
COMPLETION TIME
6 Months
if Full Time
1 Semester14 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$2,240
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
With the Printing Certificate students develop printing process skills and earn a stackable certificate in only four classes. The program covers wide format, screen printing, lithography, and flexography.
John Baggett, Associate Professor, Agricultural & Industrial Tech
How Do I Get Into the Printing Program?
Get ready to start the presses with a Printing Certificate. Talk to an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
- Student success advisors are available to help.
- This certificate should be taken after completing the Page Layout and Digital Imaging certificates.
What Can I Expect As a Printing Student?
- Learn skills needed to screen print and operate a lithography and flexography printing press.
- Four classes cover production planning, press operation, platemaking, pdf workflows, and estimating.
- Students completing the Printing Certificate will be able to get jobs in the publishing, packaging, and screen printing industry.
- The stackable Printing Certificate is part of the Graphic Communcations Associate in Applied Science degree that can be transferred to Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, or the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.