Packaging Foundations
Examine how diverse stakeholder groups shape packaging development and the broader industry, and gain the mindset needed to become an impactful contributor—regardless of your role or position.
What you will learn
Packaging is a complex process that must be seen as part of a greater system, where each activity has an impact on the final package. Departments from marketing and sales to legal and warehousing all have unique demands when it comes to packaging design. Learning the interconnectedness of each department is vital, making it a strong focus within this course.
Course Objectives
Define packaging by recalling its functions, levels, and types.
Explain the role of packaging in the evolution of society by listing major packaging innovations throughout history.
Describe the global packaging market by value, volume, category segmentation, and geography segmentation.
Identify the major stakeholders who influence the packaging development process.
Illustrate the career potential in packaging by recalling specific jobs.
Understand the key phases of the packaging development process.
List product considerations that impact packaging.
Recognize the standard manufacturing process for each fundamental packaging material.
Appraise the sustainability of various packaging materials and processes.
Identify the fundamental packaging materials and types.
Describe finished packaging structures by innovative design.
Establish the fundamental vocabulary required to communicate with stakeholders in the packaging development process.
Course Outline
1.0 Introduction
- 1.1Course Disclaimer (pdf)
- 1.2Navigation Tutorial(video)
- 1.3Packaging Foundations Workbook(download)
- 1.4Welcome to Packaging Foundations(video)
- 1.5What is Packaging?(video)
- 1.6Evolution of Packaging: Part 1(multimedia)
- 1.7Evolution of Packaging: Part 2(pdf)
- 1.8Global Packaging Industry Overview(pdf)
- 1.9Packaging Markets Overview(pdf)
- 1.10Careers in Packaging(pdf)
- 1.11Packaging Development Process(pdf)
- 1.12Sustainability (video)
- 1.13Packaging Applications(pdf)
- 1.14Know Your Product First(video)
- 1.15Stakeholders in Packaging(video)
2.0 Wood
- 2.1Introduction to Wood(video)
- 2.2Manufacturing Wood (video)
- 2.3Wood Packaging Types(video)
- 2.4Sustainable Wood Packaging(video)
- 2.5Wood Design(video)
- 2.6Wood Knowledge Check(quiz)
3.0 Paperboard
- 3.1Introduction to Paperboard(video)
- 3.2Paperboard Packaging Industry Overview(pdf)
- 3.3Manufacturing Paperboard (video)
- 3.4Paperboard Packaging Types(multimedia)
- 3.5Sustainability in Paperboard(video)
- 3.6Paperboard Design(video)
- 3.7Paperboard Knowledge Check(quiz)
4.0 Corrugated
- 4.1Introduction to Corrugated(video)
- 4.2Corrugated Industry Overview (pdf)
- 4.3Corrugated Manufacturing(video)
- 4.4Corrugated Variants(multimedia)
- 4.5Corrugated Sustainability(multimedia)
- 4.6Customizing Corrugated for Your Application(video)
- 4.7Corrugated Design(video)
- 4.8Corrugated Knowledge Check(quiz)
5.0 Glass
- 5.1Glass Introduction(video)
- 5.2Glass Industry Overview(pdf)
- 5.3Manufacturing Glass(multimedia)
- 5.4Glass Packaging Types(video)
- 5.5Glass Design(video)
- 5.6Sustainability of Glass(video)
- 5.7Glass Knowledge Check(quiz)
6.0 Metal
- 6.1Metal Introduction(video)
- 6.2Metal Packaging Industry(pdf)
- 6.3Manufacturing Metal(multimedia)
- 6.4Metal Packaging Types(multimedia)
- 6.5Sustainability of Metal(multimedia)
- 6.6Metal Design(video)
- 6.7Metal Knowledge Check (quiz)
7.0 Polymers
- 7.1Polymers Introduction(video)
- 7.2Plastic Packaging Industry Leaders(pdf)
- 7.3Polymer Fundamentals(video)
- 7.4Polymer Manufacturing | Reaction Mechanisms(multimedia)
- 7.5Polymer Manufacturing | Machinery and Processes(multimedia)
- 7.6Plastic Packaging Types(multimedia)
- 7.7Plastic Design Innovation(video)
- 7.8Plastic Sustainability(multimedia)
- 7.9Polymer Cheat Sheet(pdf)
- 7.10Polymers Knowledge Check(quiz)
8.0 Printing
- 8.1Printing Introduction(video)
- 8.2Package Printing Industry Overview(pdf)
- 8.3Print Processes(multimedia)
- 8.4Inks for Package Printing(video)
- 8.5Designing for Print(multimedia)
- 8.6Sustainable Print Practices(video)
- 8.7Printing Knowledge Check(quiz)
9.0 Regulations
- 9.1Introduction to Laws and Regulations(video)
- 9.2Framework for Legal Requirements(multimedia)
- 9.3Regulatory Agencies(download)
- 9.4Code of Federal Regulations (video)
- 9.5Major Packaging Laws(multimedia)
- 9.6Exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Laws(pdf)
- 9.7Let's Discuss! (pdf)
10.0 Distribution
- 10.1Introduction to Distribution(video)
- 10.2Distribution by LAND(multimedia)
- 10.3Distribution by AIR(multimedia)
- 10.4Distribution by SEA(multimedia)
- 10.5Distribution Containers(multimedia)
- 10.6Dunnage and Cushioning(video)
- 10.7Testing and Protocols(pdf)
11.0 Wrap Up
- 11.1That's a Wrap! (video)
- 11.2Exam Instructions(pdf)
- 11.3Final Exam (quiz)
- 11.4Provide Your Feedback (text)
Instructor
Andrew Hurley, PhDFounder
85 Lessons
36 Videos
8 Hours
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Get the flexibility you need to learn packaging on your schedule.
Certificate of Packaging Science (CPS)
This course as part of the Certificate of Packaging Science, a comprehensive program covering all major aspects of packaging materials, processes, and design.
