Printing SA would like to acknowledge and thank FESPA for generously making available funding for the
re-design and development of the seven knowledge modules that form part of the Commercial Digital
Printer Programme.
This programme has been designed to introduce learners to the digital printing Industry and to teach the
key concepts and theories that they will need to become proficient in the digital pre-press, printing, and
print finishing environments. Over the course of 14 days, learners cover 7 topics.
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Name |
Dates - Start |
Dates - End |
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Commercial Digital Printer |
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CDP - Marketing and Learner Registration Starts |
12 January 2026 |
12 January 2026 |
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CDP - Learner Registration Closes |
18 February 2026 |
18 February 2026 |
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CDP Module 1 -Introduction to Digital Printing |
03 March 2026 |
04 March 2026 |
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CDP Module 1 - Exams |
10 March 2026 |
10 March 2026 |
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CDP Module 2 - Digital Pre-Press |
17 March 2026 |
18 March 2026 |
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CDP Module 2 - Exams |
24 March 2026 |
24 March 2026 |
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CDP Module 3 - Colour Management |
31 March 2026 |
01 April 2026 |
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CDP Module 3 - Exams |
07 April 2026 |
07 April 2026 |
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CDP Module 4 - Digital Printing Inks |
14 April 2026 |
15 April 2026 |
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CDP Module 4 - Exams |
21 April 2026 |
21 April 2026 |
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CDP Module 5 - Digital Printing Substrates |
28 April 2026 |
29 April 2026 |
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CDP Module 5 - Exams |
05 May 2026 |
05 May 2026 |
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CDP Module 6 - Digital Printing Finishing |
12 May 2026 |
13 May 2026 |
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CDP Module 6 - Exams |
19 May 2026 |
19 May 2026 |
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CDP Module 7 - Digital Printing Presses |
26 May 2026 |
27 May 2026 |
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CDP Module 7 - Exam |
02 June 2026 |
02 June 2026 |