Automotive Packaging Certificate (APC)
The first and only 100% online academic program that will enable you to develop the professional skill set you need to be successful in the automotive packaging field. Ideal for packaging and logistics employees at automotive suppliers and OEMs, as well as sales, customer service and packaging engineers that work for or with packaging providers produce and supply industrial and automotive packaging.
What is APC?
100% online, automotive packaging expertise.
Covering the unique landscape of automotive packaging - from returnable packaging systems through expendable case studies and applications, supplier databases, transportation, and unique SME feedback, there is no other program that provides this type of content.
We visited leading experts at PakFab (Returnable Metal Packaging), Tree Brand Packaging (Expendable Packaging – Wood), NTIC Excor Zerust (Comprehensive Corrosion Control), and IPS (Packaging Distributor) to develop industry-specific education from the people who know it best.
Learn best practices from the industry's top minds.
We've collaborated with subject matter experts and state-of-the-art facilities so you'll understand the unique roles of Tier 1s, OEMs, and packaging suppliers. We'll cover part and packaging storage, handling, identification, and customization of returnable and expendable packaging solutions.
How does it work?
Be the Innovation.
Meet The Experts
DR. ANDREW HURLEY
Chief Learning Officer & Founder The Packaging School
JOSH GALVARINO
Mercedes-Benz U.S.
DREW COCKMAN
BMW MC.
CHRIS HELMS
Tree Brand Packaging
DR. KEVIN LANDMARK
Northern Technologies International Corporation
DAVID LESTER
Magna Decostar
MIKE COSTELLO
PakFab Engineered Solutions
BIANCA HURLEY
The Packaging School
CAMILLE CHISM, CPPL
Indigo Packaging and Consulting
Where do I start?
Future Proof Your Skills
$2,400USD
Enroll NowPayment Plans are Available
$287/mo
Enroll NowInvoices and receipts available for easy company reimbursement
What do your peers say?
We have worked with tens of thousands of amazing people.
“The CMPM is a great program for both up-and-coming professionals curious to know more about packaging engineering as well as seasoned packaging professionals who are looking to do deeper dives and obtain additional knowledge; very fun, useful and engaging overall!”
“At this point in my career, I was searching for an educational opportunity with the most comprehensive, data driven, and practical program and the CMPM offered that in droves. I was able to use my background to traverse other packaging disciplines and learn all new platforms I had interacted with but never had the chance to dive in. I recommend this program whether you’re just starting in packaging or even with several years under your belt.”
“The CMPM program offers valuable insights into the latest packaging trends and processes. It also provides an excellent framework for project management. I highly encourage anyone who is interested in taking their packaging knowledge to the next level to take this course.”
“This program met my expectations. In this program we are learning more in-depth compared to what we could learn in school and at a much more accelerated pace. For the price and going through the program, this program met my objective.”
“I loved the fact that the CMPM program was an interactive online series that inspired my creativity and enabled my ability to use new tools to take back to Nissan North America, Inc. It allowed me to implement an effective and efficient packaging process to help not only me, but my colleagues in their everyday performance on the job.”
“Although I am currently in the corrugated industry this course gave me a great refresher on developing packaging for our current customers and new prospects. Very detailed and insightful into the “why” of consumer buying decisions. I use the framework for the project development plan daily and have asked my team of Account Managers and Designers to focus on key elements of the plan, specifically the needs analysis and market research portions.”
“The CMPM is a very complete and inspiring program, its content has contributed to reinforce my knowledge in key areas such as materials, production processes, and supply chain. This allowed me to keep growing as a packaging professional and will further contribute to strengthen my value proposition and packaging solutions to my customers.”
“The CMPM was a constructive overview of all things packaging! The coursework provided was informational and applicable to everyday practices within our organization; laying the groundwork for what it takes to launch a package.”
“The CMPM program exceeded my expectations regarding packaging machine systems, sustainability, and point of purchase strategies, through a complete and holistic approach to the different aspects of packaging.”
October 11-13th, Huguenot Loft, Greenville SC
The premier open forum for OEMs, Tier 1 Part Suppliers and Packaging Solution Providers to discuss packaging innovations and challenges. Since 2017, we’ve helped gather knowledge leaders for a unique event called the Automotive Packaging Summit. Over 250 automotive packaging professionals from OEMs, Tier 1 part suppliers, and packaging solution providers have gathered in South Carolina to discuss common industry hurdles and solutions.



