365telugu.com Online News, India, October 2nd, 2025: In a major push to standardize professional expertise in the Indian printing sector, Canon India, a leader in digital imaging solutions, has joined forces with Future Schoolz, a top consulting and training firm for the printing and packaging industry. Together, they have launched India’s pioneering Certified Digital Press Specialist (CDPS) programme.
This collaboration highlights Canon’s dedication to nurturing the digital printing ecosystem by addressing the critical skills gap in the Indian print industry. The CDPS program is specifically designed to upskill digital press operators, supervisors, and managers.
Elevating Industry Standards
The new certification aligns with Canon India’s vision of empowering the printing industry through advanced technology and expertise. The program offers comprehensive and structured training that includes online modules, assessments, and crucial practical tests. This ensures that certified professionals can operate digital presses to the highest global standards.
The tailored curriculum benefits both entry-level workers and seasoned operators looking to master cutting-edge digital printing technologies. Certified professionals will receive internationally recognized credentials, which significantly enhances their employability.
For printing businesses, this means certified operators capable of minimizing waste, maximizing quality, productivity, and Return on Investment (ROI).
The curriculum is robust, covering machine operation, paper handling, ink control, color precision, workflow optimization, and environmental management.
The Vision Behind the Partnership..
Mr. C Sukumaran, Senior Director, Products & Communication, Canon India, emphasized the need for skilled talent: “At Canon, giving back to the community through knowledge and skill building is central to our culture.
Technology alone cannot transform the industry; it requires skilled professionals who can truly unlock the potential of advanced digital printing solutions.”
He added that the initiative aims to build a robust ecosystem of certified specialists, equipped to deliver exceptional results. “We are targeting to add at least 200 such professionals in the next couple of years who will add value to the current ecosystem of the Cutsheet Digital Printing Industry in India.”
Jose Thomas, Principal Consultant, Future Schoolz, highlighted the market maturity: “The digital printing industry in India has reached a stage where skill is as important as technology. This certification is a structured pathway to create experts who can fully unlock the potential of investments in digital presses, ensuring higher productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.”
Kulakkada Pradeep, CEO of Future Schoolz, noted that the program is their answer to the industry’s pressing skill shortage, offering an independent certification that brings dignity to digital printing professionals.
Program Details
The CDPS programme utilizes industry-standard online learning modules, sessions led by Future Schoolz experts and supported by Canon India’s technical specialists, mandatory examinations, and practical evaluations conducted on state-of-the-art digital printing equipment at Canon premises.
The inaugural batch of the Certified Digital Print Specialist programme is set to begin in November 2025. Registration details, including the program structure, fees, and certification process, are available at www.CDPS.FutureSchoolz.com or via email at cdps@FutureSchoolz.com.