5 New Courses Posted on PIM University – Train On Your Schedule

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On-demand Print Industry Training Webinars. A No-Cost Benefit for PIM Members.

In today’s competitive print world, ongoing training is not just nice, it is essential. That is where PIM University comes in: the exclusive, no-cost, on-demand training library available to all Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) member. Whether you are onboarding new hires, refreshing current staff skills, or preparing your team to take on new challenges, PIM University has you covered and it is all designed with the print industry in mind.

PIM keeps expanding the catalog with fresh content designed to help teams stay sharp. In February PIM added five new courses, which broaden both depth and variety of topics available (and that list keeps growing). Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or a brand-new employee, there’s always something new to explore.

These updates ensure the library stays current with industry trends and best practices helping you build a stronger, more knowledgeable team. Here are the five new courses…

  • Business Skills: Hiring Gen Z – Listen to the thoughts, aspirations, and expectations of three optimistic GenZ university students set to enter the printing industry over the next few years.
  • Intro to Production Printing – Offset Printing from a Pressman’s Perspective – Part 1 – Learn all things offset printing from a 30+ year veteran, Rick Ames. We’ll talk through what makes offset different from other printing methods and dive deep into the process.
  • Print Workflow and Processes: Practical AI for a Print Business – Need some practical advice and ways to apply AI in your printing company? Then this is the episode for you where we explore the types of AI, a framework for using generative AI (GPT), and tips for creating policies on its use.
  • Intro to Production Printing: Color Theory 101 – There is a science and an art to viewing, understanding, and reproducing color. Learn the basics of color theory in this episode.
  • Intro to Production Printing: Introduction to Accessibility in Print Communications – In this conversation between Pat McGrew and David Herr, they discuss the need, regulation, and processes for enabling accessibility in print communications.

View these course & more at PIM University, Click Here.

Benefits That Matter to Printers

Here is what makes PIM University a standout benefit of PIM membership:

  • Zero cost — included with your PIM membership
  • Self-paced training — fits anyone’s schedule
  • Industry-targeted tracks — from new employee orientation to advanced topics
  • Certificates available — great for resumes and team recognition

And because PIM is built by printers, for printers, every course is rooted in real-world needs.

How to Get Started?

Simply log into the PIM member site and head to the “PIM University” section. There you will find the full list of available tracks and courses ready to stream.

1. Login to the members only “Member Login” (blue button at the top of the page) or Member Login button on the PIM Homepage

2. Click on “PIM University” under Links on the Members Only Page

3. All of the available course tracks are listed on the PIM Training Page. Choose a Course, then watch each video. Course Certificates are available if desired. Complete all Course Assessments to receive the Certificate.

Trouble logging in or questions on using the online webinars? Contact Ben Dally at (612) 400-6207 or email bdally@pimw.org

Sadie Hagen
Author: Sadie Hagen