Packaging Boot Camp 101
Want a solid foundation in the basics of packaging? Our Bootcamp is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge necessary for you to be up to speed in the vast world of packaging.
What you will learn
Packaging Boot Camp 101 runs over 20 work days, with the flexibility to invest about 20 minutes a day. To create a program for working packaging professionals with busy schedules, we decided to utilize micro-learning techniques.
With 8 hours of educational content, activities, and cheat sheets, you will finish the course with a solid foundation in the basics of packaging.
Departments from marketing and sales to procurement and legal all have unique demands on the packaging development process, and you will learn to be a successful stakeholder in this process through our Boot Camp.
Course Objectives
Define packaging by its functions, levels and types.
Explain the role of packaging in society by listing major packaging innovations throughout recorded history.
Describe the global packaging market. Identify the major stakeholders who are influential to the packaging development process.
Explore the career potential in packaging by identifying specific jobs.
Map out the key phases of the packaging development process.
Comprehend the impacts that a product can have on packaging.
Recall the basic manufacturing process for each fundamental packaging material.
Explore the sustainability of different packaging materials and processes.
Identify the fundamental packaging materials and types.
Pinpoint how innovative designs can enhance finished packaging structures.
Learn and speak the language of packaging.
Course Outline
1.0 Introduction
- 1.1Course Disclaimer(pdf)
- 1.2Navigation Tutorial(video)
- 1.3Welcome to Packaging 101 Boot Camp!(download)
- 1.4Introduction to Packaging 101 Boot Camp(video)
- 1.5Packaging 101 Boot Camp Daily Agenda(pdf)
- 1.6What is Packaging?(video)
- 1.7Evolution of Packaging: Part 1(multimedia)
- 1.8Evolution of Packaging: Part 2(pdf)
- 1.9Global Packaging Industry Overview(pdf)
- 1.10Packaging Markets Overview(pdf)
- 1.11Stakeholders in Packaging(video)
- 1.12Careers in Packaging(pdf)
- 1.13Packaging Development Process(pdf)
- 1.14Sustainability (video)
- 1.15Know Your Products First(video)
- 1.16Packaging Applications(pdf)
- 1.17There's More!(text)
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)
- 2.7Want more time?(text)
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)
- 3.8Want to know more?(text)
4.0 Corrugated
- 4.1Introduction to Corrugated(video)
- 4.2Corrugated Industry Overview (pdf)
- 4.3Manufacturing Corrugated (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)
- 4.9Keep going!(text)
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)
- 5.8Grow that knowledge!(text)
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)
- 6.8Learn about packaging design!(text)
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)
- 7.8Sustainability of Plastics for Packaging(multimedia)
- 7.9Polymer Cheat Sheet(pdf)
- 7.10Polymers Knowledge Check(quiz)
- 7.11Packaging 101 Boot Camp Mid-Course Survey(survey)
- 7.12To learn more . . . (text)
8.0 Printing
- 8.1Printing Introduction(video)
- 8.2Print Processes(multimedia)
- 8.3Package Printing Industry Overview(pdf)
- 8.4Inks for Package Printing(video)
- 8.5Designing for Print(multimedia)
- 8.6Sustainable Print Practices(video)
- 8.7Printing Knowledge Check(quiz)
- 8.8Keep building on the foundation!(text)
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 and Regulations(multimedia)
- 9.6Let's Discuss! (pdf)
- 9.7Stay the course!(text)
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)
- 10.8Keep moving!(text)
11.0 Wrap Up
- 11.1That's a Wrap! (video)
- 11.2Exam Instructions(pdf)
- 11.3Final Exam (quiz)
- 11.4Provide Your Feedback(survey)
- 11.5Print and Share Your Certificate(text)
97 Lessons
36 Videos
8 Hours
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