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GLOBAL PACKAGING ONLINE EDUCATIONAdvancement for themotivated and inspiredin the packaging world.
Dr. Andrew HurleyProfessor of Packaging Science, Clemson UniversityChief Learning Officer, The Packaging SchoolWHY WE EXISTThe Packaging School was founded by Dr. Andrew Hurley,professor of packaging science at Clemson University, aftercontinuous requests from material suppliers, converters,printers, consumer brands, and logistics companies toprovide continuing education for their employees.For such an extensive global industry, academic resourcesfor packaging were limited and often inaccessible forpeople who needed that knowledge on demand.We are changing this.
As the Exclusive Licensee of a Professional PackagingCurriculum developed at Clemson University, The PackagingSchool is the first entity to offer a comprehensive onlineeducation to anyone interested in advancing their expertise.Our online certificate program is an approachable andconvenient training option for working professionals.Dr. Hurley and Sara Shumpert make learning easy.You can enjoy self-paced learning or join a class led by ourexperienced instructors.Sara ShumpertDirector, The Packaging School
WHAT YOU’LL DOLearn from entertaining videos.They’re bite-sized (1-10 minutes).Practice what you’ve learned with interactive activities.We know it’s all about the real-world application.Engage in peer discussions.We believe in creating valuable connections betweenour growing community of packaging professionals andlike-minded learners.Set your own pace.Lessons are available on-demand and can be accessed onany device, so you can get the complete experience evenwith a packed schedule.
WHAT YOU’LL GET The Packaging Certificate to differentiate your resume.A LinkedIn certification to share your accomplishment.In-depth and applicable information on packagingmaterials, processes, and influences - course contentsexceed the foundations presented within academicpackaging curriculums.Feedback from experienced packaging engineers anddesigners.A sustainable perspective on package design andpackage development.Introductions to international events and companies toadvance your career.Checklists and cheat sheets to keep your projects ontime and under budget.Supplier databases to easily find a reliable partner foryour next packaging project.Market research to identify new innovations andopportunities in the industry.
FOUNDATIONS OF PACKAGING80 Micro-Lessons 8 HoursThis course serves as an introduction to thepackaging industry and provides the fundamentalknowledge necessary for you to understand thepackaging development process.Foundation Beginnings: Why Packaging Matters, Evolution ofPackaging, Industry Overview, Key Stakeholders, Careers in Packaging,Packaging Development Process, Sustainability’s Influence, KnowingYour Product First, Packaging ApplicationsWood: Manufacturing, Packaging Types, Sustainability, ApplicationsPaperboard: Industry Overview, Manufacturing, Packaging Types,Sustainability, Impressive Paperboard Packaging DesignsCorrugated: Industry Overview and Trends, Manufacturing,Flute Sizes, Applications, Strength Factors, Testing, Linerboard Grades,Box Styles, Sustainability, Customizing Corrugated, Design ExamplesGlass: Industry Overview, Manufacturing, Glass Packaging Types,Design Applications, Sustainability of GlassMetal: Industry Overview, Manufacturing, Metal Packaging Types,Sustainability of Metal, Impressive Metal Packaging DesignsPolymers: Industry Overview, Fundamental Properties of Plastics,Manufacturing, Reaction Mechanisms, Machinery and Processes,Packaging Types, Innovative Designs, Sustainability of PlasticsPrinting: Industry Overview, Print Processes, Inks for PackagePrinting, Designing for Print, Sustainable Print PracticesRegulations: Framework for Legal Requirements, Agencies,Code of Federal Regulations, Major Packaging Laws, DiscussionDistribution: Land, Air, Sea, Distribution Containers, Dunnage andCushioning, Testing and ProtocolsWrap Up: Review and Assessment
PAPERBOARD CARTONS52 Micro-Lessons 6 HoursThis course provides you with a 360 viewof the papermaking, converting, and paperboardpackaging industry.Paperboard Beginnings: Evolution of Paperboard, IndustryOverview, Packaging Types, Glossary, DiscussionPaper Manufacturing: Virgin and Recycled Fibers, Pulping,Papermaking, Paper vs. Paperboard, Surface Coatings and TreatmentsPaperboard Grades: Overview, Uncoated Recycled Boxboard,Bending Chip Board, Clay-Coated Recycled Board, Solid BleachedSulfate/Board, Uncoated Solid Bleached Sulfate, Solid UnbleachedSulfate, Uncoated Unbleached Kraft, Folding Boxboard, Cheat SheetProperties and Testing: Testing Standards, Properties: Physical,Performance, Surface, Optical and Electrical, Defects, SustainabilityPaperboard Styles: Tubes, Trays, Multipacks, Alternatives, DesignInspiration Flipbook with 600 Dielines, Tube and Tray Selector ToolsCarton Design: Board Caliper Report of 51 FMCG products,Structural Design and Dielines, Finishing, Special Effects, Print SelectorStrategy, DiscussionProcurement and Production: Ready for Order, SupplierQualifications, Die Cutting and Making, Assembly, Supplier Database,Carton Cost CalculatorWrap Up: Review and Assessment
CORRUGATED CONTAINERS55 Micro-Lessons 6 HoursThis course teaches you the science of engineeringa corrugated container for any application.Corrugated Beginnings: Overview of Corrugated Board, History,State of the Industry, Grades, Flute TypesProduction of Corrugated Fiberboard: Integrateds, Independents,Papermaking Overview, Corrugated Manufacturing, ContainerConverting, Printing, Coatings and Surface TreatmentsCorrugated Properties and Testing: Physical Properties, PorosityProperties, Surface Properties, SustainabilityPerformance Specifications: RSC Minimization Model, Headspace,Introduction to Compressive Forces, Headspace Experiments, ECT/BCTModeling Theory and Laboratory ApplicationsContainer Design: Standard Container Styles, InternationalFiberboard Case Code Catalogue, Structural Design Softwares, DielineDesign, Printing and Finishing, Die Cutting, Supplier DirectoryCase Packaging and Unitization: Packing and Sealing, UnitizedSystems, Storage and Handling, Palletization SoftwaresDistribution Rules and Regulations: Carrier Rules, Government/Association Regulations, Testing and ProtocolWrap Up: Review and Assessment
GLASS PACKAGING35 Micro-Lessons 3 HoursThis course teaches you the composition ofcommercial glass, its manufacturing process, andhow to design the correct type of glass packagingfor various applications.Glass Overview: Interactive History, Industry Overview,Glass Packaging Essentials, SustainabilityGlass Manufacturing: Raw Materials, Component Properties,Additives, The Batch House, The Furnace, The Forming Process,Colorants, Treatments, Type I - III Glass, Properties (Thermal, Optical,Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical), Inspections and Defects, TestingStandards, Anatomy of a Glass BottleGlass Container Design: Glass Container Styles, Finishes andClosures, Decorating and Labeling, Plastics vs. Glass, Glass FinishDrawings, Lightweighting, Design InnovationsProcurement and Production: Ready for Order, Glass Bottle FillingProcess, Distribution, Glass Resource LocatorWrap Up: Review and Assessment
METAL PACKAGING28 Micro-Lessons 3 HoursFrom raw materials and processing to packagingdesign and development, learn the essentials ofmetal packaging in this online course.Metal Overview: Timeline, Industry Report, Metal Packaging Basics,Sustainability, GlossaryMetal Manufacturing: Raw Materials and Refinement, Manufacturing,Thermal Processing and Treatments, Anatomy of a Can, UnderstandingBPAMetal Containers: Aerosols, Beverage Cans, Films, Foils, FlexiblePackaging, Tins, Bins, Trays, Gift Boxes, Submit a PackageMetal Container Design: Metal Closures, Decorating and Labeling,Can Dimensioning, Design InnovationsWrap Up: Review and Assessment
POLYMERS IN PACKAGING44 Micro-Lessons 5 HoursLearn to speak the language of plastics includingpolymer properties, processing, and application toyour packaging projects.Polymer Overview: Evolution of Plastics, Industry Overview & KeyIndustry TrendsPolymer Chemistry 101: Terminology, Interatomic andIntermolecular ForcesProduction: Packaging Types, Blow Molding, Injection Molding,In-mold Labeling, Thermoforming, Converting, Laminating, Coating,Flexible Packaging Systems, Form Fill and Seal Systems,Testing StandardsPlastics in Packaging: Polymer Cheat Sheet (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE,PP, PS, PVC, PET, PVDC, EVOH, NYLON, PC, PEN), Regulations,Adhesives, Closure Systems, Distribution Packaging, Polymer DesignWrap Up: Review and Assessment
PACKAGING MACHINERY34 Micro-Lessons 4 HoursThis course shows you how machinery is used inthe manufacturing industry to produce and fill highvolumes of quality packages.Introduction: Industry Overview, Evolution of Technology, GlossaryMachinery 101: Levels of Packaging, Automation, Layout andOrientation, Measuring SpeedThe Packaging Production Line: Line Loading and Unloading,Container Cleaning, Liquid Product Filling, Solid Product Filling, FlexiblePackaging, Form-Fill-Sealing, Capping and Closing, Labeling, Codingand Inline Printing, Inspecting, Cartoning and Case Packaging,Conveyors, ThermoformingIncreasing Production Efficiency: Changeovers, Creating a MoreFlexible Packaging Line, Package Design and MachinabilityWrap Up: Review and Assessment
PRINTING PACKAGING45 Micro-Lessons 4 HoursThis course teaches you the graphic designworkflow and major print processes for bringingpackaging to life.Printing Overview: History of Printing, Industry Analysis, PackagePrinting GlossaryPrinting 101: Color Theory, Artwork and Design, Ordering Process,Print Order Checklist, Inks, PrepressPrinting Processes: Letterpress, Flexography, Lithography,Gravure/Intaglio, Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Post Press, PrintSelection Strategy, The Future of PrintPrinting Packaging: General Labeling, Cartons & Containers,Flexible Packaging Systems, Metal and Glass, Plastic Packaging,Sustainability, Design InspirationWrap Up: Review and Assessment
PACKAGING REGULATIONS32 Micro-Lessons 3 HoursThis course provides you with a framework forapproaching packaging compliance in addition toresources of main regulatory agencies and lawsshaping the current landscape.Packaging Regulations Landscape: Classifying Laws,Complying with Laws, Understanding How Regulations AffectPackaging DecisionsFramework for Legal Requirements: Product-Dependent,Material-Dependent, Structural Requirements, Labeling Law,Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law, Science and Fact Based,Regulatory Law, Federalism, PoliticalMajor Regulatory Agencies: Food and Drug Administration (FDA),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), American Society forTesting and Materials International (ASTM), International Organizationfor Standardization (ISO)U.S. Framework: Compliance and Clearance, Decision Tree forPackaging Compliance, Responsibility of the Manufacturer, GRAS,Prior-Sanctioned Substances, Threshold of Regulation Exemptions,Food Contact Notification, Regulatory ImplementationsGlobal Framework: Horizontal and Vertical Regulations,Contact Types, Conformity Certificates, Declaration of Compliance,Food Contact Symbols, Import/ExportIndustry-Specific Checklists and Cheat Sheets: Food,Beverage, Health and Beauty, Household and IndustrialWrap up: Review and Assessment
DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING40 Micro-Lessons 4 HoursThis course teaches you the factors that areimportant to successfully moving a product to itsend destination with minimal damage.Supply Chain Overview: Distribution Packaging IndustryInfographic, Levels of Packaging, Stakeholders in the SystemThe Distribution Environment: Warehousing, Vibration, Shock,Compression, Temperature, Moisture, Time, ElectrostaticsTransport Modes: Freight Carriers, LTL/FTL Ports, Parcel, Road, Air,Rail, SeaDistribution Packaging Types: Pallets, Corrugated ShippingContainers, Non-Corrugated Shipping Containers, ReturnableContainers, Fiber Drums, Wooden BoxesDunnage Systems: Loose Fill Packing, Wrapping Materials,Fabricated Packaging, Molded Foam, Wood and Fiber Dunnage,Suspension PackagingTesting and Protocols: Engineering Tests, Performance Tests,Standardization Organizations and Regulations (ASTM, ISTA, ISO, DOT,TAPPI, NMFTA)Wrap Up: Review and Assessment
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING40 Micro-Lessons 4 HoursThis course provides resources and tools that youcan use to assess the sustainability of anypackaging design across its complete lifecycle.Introduction: Defining Sustainability, Environmental Impacts ofPackaging in the Waste Stream, Energy Usage, The Circular EconomySustainable Design Models: Cradle to Grave, Cradle to Cradle, LifeCycle Assessment (ISO 14072:2014), Effective RecoveringSustainable Design Tools: Overview of Resources, ComparitiveAnalysis Software Tools, Package Smart, Production Technologies andBest Practices, Packaging Material SelectionEnvironmental Labeling: ISO and FTC standards, ISO 14020,Recyclability Claims, Beware of GreenwashingSustainable Packaging Procedures: Source Reduction, RecycledContent, Designing for Transport, Fair Labor and Trade Practices, GreenEngineering, Resource RecoveryWrap Up: Future of Sustainability, Review, Assessment
DESIGN WORKFLOW44 Micro-Lessons 5 HoursThis course enables you to achieve the skillsneeded to tackle any packaging design project.Introduction: Defining Packaging Design, Professional Roles andFunctions, Packaging Design Workflow, Glossary of Design TermsBranding Basics: Defining Branding, Color Theory, Typography,Branding and Logo Workshop, Brand Guidelines and StylesheetsStarting a Project: Get Off on the Right Foot, Team Building, RFPsand Proposals, Project Management and Timelines, Supply andDistribution Maps, Research and Insights, Category and PlanogramAudit, How to Create a Package Design Brief, Create Your Own BriefPackage Development: Designing Your Package, Design Principlesand Considerations, Brainstorming, Ideation Selection, Materials andStructure Workshop, Primary Display Panel, Visual Design Workshop,Legal and Regulatory Requirements, Final Considerations and DigitalProofDesign Refinement: Let’s Refine That Design, Prototyping,Sustainability Considerations, Qualitative Research, QuantitativeResearch, Survey Basics, Eye Tracking 101Production Prep: Ready for Production, Final Assets, PackageSpecification Process, Production, Preflight ChecklistWrap Up: Review and Assessment
CERTIFICATE OF PACKAGING12 Courses 60 HoursThe complete and most convenient option for youto attain a well-rounded education in theglobal packaging industry.The Certificate of Packaging is a 12-course online programthat teaches the materials, processes, and influencesshaping the advancement of the industry.From design conception to production and end-of-life, learnhow to speak the language of packaging and utilize it as akey-differentiator for you and your company.The courses provide relevant and comprehensiveeducation from an exclusive license of a professionalpackaging curriculum developed at Clemson University.You will graduate with knowledge, tools, and skills to be aninfluential professional in the packaging field.Tuition:Single Courses 399The Certificate of Packaging(All 12 Courses) 3,999
Want to advance in this growing industry?Invest in your professional development by enrolling atPackagingSchool.com where you can start learningimmediately or join an upcoming online class!Questions?We’d love to hear from you.864-986-3033Info@PackagingSchool.com
“I joined because I love what I do as a PackagingEngineer. The Packaging School gives individuals thebalance of utilizing his/her spare time while workingfull-time. I have recommended the program to colleaguesand have boasted about it to upper management.”TiUnna LangleyVeritiv Corporation“I enrolled to establish the basic fundamentals of packagingmaterials and processes to allow us to better serve ourcustomers in these areas and speak intelligently to ourvendors when requesting assistance.”Vince HaydenAmerican Box Company“My educational background was in LandscapeArchitecture, but somehow I found myself in packaging.this is going to be a huge leap forward for me in myprofessional career.”Matthew MoritzGreenChef.com“Not only is the curriculum sourced from areputable university but the content is ideal for what I needto know at my job. If I have a question or I want to explorean idea, I just log in at my desk and start looking foranswers.”Joe OgdenNutrisystem864-986-3033 Info@PackagingSchool.com PackagingSchool.com
materials, processes, and influences - course contents exceed the foundations presented within academic packaging curriculums. Feedback from experienced packaging engineers and designers. A sustainable perspective on package design and package development. Introductions to international events and companies to advance your career.
