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.

A Quality Education

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.

Get Involved

Network with students in the printing and communications fields.

Career Opportunities

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.

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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
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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.

  1. Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
  2. Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
  3. Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
  4. Student success advisors are available to help.
  5. This certificate should be taken after completing the Page Layout and Digital Imaging certificates.

What Can I Expect As a Printing Student?

How Am I Going to Manage This?

Admissions

Edwards Library / Administration Building » L220C
East Peoria Campus
Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm