FIA^UK Academy

The only comprehensive online e-learning platform for flexo skills development

The FIA^UK Academy is the first and only comprehensive flexographic skills training programme for the entire flexographic print and packaging supply chain from artwork origination to waste and recycling.

Since the beginning of the Association in 1972, the training provision has progressed from the classroom to on-press and now online. Redesigned in 2017 to bring the programme right up to date, FIA^UK Academy is a user-friendly, easy to navigate training package delivered in a modular format including quizzes, tests and continuing professional development achievement.

The latest FIA^UK Academy incorporates:

Modules Overview

FIA^UK Academy offers the following modules which can be studied individually, in packages or in entirety.

Introduction to Printing

A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing

Introduction to colour

The theory and perception of colour

Inks

An insight into ink design, application and use

Anilox Rolls

An overview of how anilox rolls work, their manufacture, specification and maintenance

Metering Systems

Overview of the various types of metering systems and the variables

Flexographic Printing Plates

The construction, specification, plate processing and variations

Fingerprinting

Explanation of fingerprinting including dot gain, slur and grey balance

Reprographics

Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves

Mounting & Proofing

This includes pin bar and microdot mounting together with tape features

Setting a Machine

Insights to setting both corrugated and web fed presses

Fault Finding

Education in how to fault find with identification of the most common faults

Substrate Paper

Manufacturing process & details on material structures and properties

Substrates Film

Manufacturing process & details on material structures and properties

Lean Manufacturing

Outline of the basic lean principles and the commonly used tools

Die Cutting

The principles of flatbed and rotary die cutting

Recommended Academy packages of modules for different employee roles

Every year FIA^uk recognises and celebrates the Student of the Year at the Annual Gala Dinner – awarding the student with the highest point score during the training year with recognition for their effort Image from last year’s awards.

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Recommended for Printers Includes Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in print roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 3	Inks	An insight into ink design, application and use.
Module 4	Anilox rolls	An overview of how anilox rolls work, their manufacture, specification and maintenance.
Module 5	Metering sytems	Overview of the various types of metering systems and the variables.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 9	Mounting and proofing	This includes pin bar and microdot mounting together with tape features.
Module 10	Setting a machine	Insights to setting both corrugated and web fed presses.
Module 11	Fault finding	Education in how to fault find with identification of the most common faults.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 14	Lean manufacturing	Outline of the basic lean principles and the commonly used tools.
Module 15	Die Cutting	The principles of flatbed and rotary die cutting.

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Recommended for Designers Includes Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 & 15		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in design roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 3	Inks	An insight into ink design, application and use.
Module 4	Anilox rolls	An overview of how anilox rolls work, their manufacture, specification and maintenance.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 15	Die Cutting	The principles of flatbed and rotary die cutting.

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Recommended for Sales Includes Modules: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 & 14		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in sales roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 3	Inks	An insight into ink design, application and use.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 14	Lean manufacturing	Outline of the basic lean principles and the commonly used tools.

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Recommended for Admin & Support Includes Modules: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 & 14		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in admin and support roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 14	Lean manufacturing	Outline of the basic lean principles and the commonly used tools.

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Recommended for Suppliers Includes Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in supply roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 3	Inks	An insight into ink design, application and use.
Module 4	Anilox rolls	An overview of how anilox rolls work, their manufacture, specification and maintenance.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 14	Lean manufacturing	Outline of the basic lean principles and the commonly used tools.
Module 15	Die Cutting	The principles of flatbed and rotary die cutting.

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Recommended for Brands & Retailers Includes Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, & 13		This selection of modules has been carefully optimised for employees working in branding and retail roles. The pack price is 10% below the normal price for this collection of modules. As always, members receive further discounts too!
Module 1	Introduction to printing	A basic introduction to the art and science of flexo printing.
Module 2	Introduction to colour	The theory and perception of colour.
Module 3	Inks	An insight into ink design, application and use.
Module 4	Anilox rolls	An overview of how anilox rolls work, their manufacture, specification and maintenance.
Module 6	Flexographic Printing plates	The construction, specification, plate processing and variations.
Module 7	Fingerprinting	Explanation of fingerprinting including explanations on dot gain, slur and grey balance.
Module 8	Reprographics	Overview of repro and repro styles, dot shapes, screen angles and reproduction curves.
Module 11	Fault finding	Education in how to fault find with identification of the most common faults.
Module 12	Paper substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.
Module 13	Film substrates	Manufacturing process and details on material structures and properties.

Student Recognition

Every year FIA^UK recognises and celebrates the Student of the Year at the Annual Gala Dinner – awarding the student with the highest point score during the training year with recognition for their effort Image from last year’s awards.

They are also invited to join the judging panel at the following year’s print competition to extend their skills, network with industry peers and continue their training journey.