Fogra - PSO Professional

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Every single person at Fogra stands for research, testing and certification.

The PSO Professional qualification gives you the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in the areas of offset printing, CTP and proofing, and to demonstrate your skills with an internationally recognised Fogra certification.

Certified Professionals

Fogra PSO Professionals are familiar with the rules of the ProcessStandard Offset (PSO) and ISO 12647-2, and can apply them to achieve repeatable, predictable print results. They can also check prints for compliance with standards and implement specific measures to meet the specifications.

Technical expertise: You will expand and deepen your knowledge in offset printing, CTP, and proofing.
Demonstrate your knowledge: You will present your skills to your customers and in your CV, setting yourself apart from the competition.
Regular exchange: You will be part of a professional network.
Let them find you: In our online database for PSO Professionals, accessible after the first successful completions in autumn 2025.

Jürgen Gemeinhardt
Head of Printing techniques

gemeinhardt@remove-this.fogra.org
+49 89 431 82 - 256

1 Training

The basic requirement is participation in the Fogra training course ‘Process Control in Offset Printing’.

Book your training

2 Examination

Following the training course, an online test must be completed successfully within 1 year.

Book the exam

3 Certification

After passing the test, the PSO Professional certification is valid for four years, provided there are no fundamental changes to the standards.

FAQs

Are there any prerequisites for becoming a PSO Professional?
The basic requirement is participation in the Fogra training course ‘Process Control in Offset Printing’.

How long does the course last?
The training takes 8 hours, divided into two days from 9 am to 12pm CET. The course will be offered in the spring and autumn.

Where does the course take place?
The course is online.

How does the exam work?
After booking the online test, you will receive a link that will give you access to the exam questions.

How long is the certification valid?
The certification is valid for 4 years. If there are fundamental changes in the standardisation, recertification outside the scheduled period may be required.