Delray Beach, Fla. — Office Depot has partnered with Xerox to develop a training program, called the Xerox Certified Print Specialist program, to certify Office Depot associates as experts in the area of digital imaging and printing.

According to a release, associates who participate in the program will learn about topics like wide-format printing, color analysis and more. Those associates who complete the program will wear a badge identifying them as “Xerox Certified Print Specialists” so that customers will recognize them.

“This arrangement between Xerox and Office Depot builds on a longstanding relationship between the two companies,” said Mike Brannigan, president, United States solutions group, Xerox. “This program provides another point of value to ensure customers get a professional printing experience and a guaranteed level of quality with each and every order.”

Office Depot said in a release that its Design, Print and Ship Depot provides a variety of products and services including print on demand, design services, custom imprinting and promotional products.