Course Description
The Certificate of Packaging Science is a one year online program that teaches the materials, processes, and influences shaping the advancement of the industry. From design conception to production and end-of-life, learn how to speak the language of packaging and utilize it as a key differentiator for you and your company.
This bundle includes the following courses:
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All Courses, Certificate
CPS-C01 Packaging Foundations
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)This course will serve as an introduction to the packaging industry and provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to get you up to speed. We’ll overview the packaging development process and how it is typically managed within an organization. Pa...
$399
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CPS-C02 Paperboard Cartons
CourseThe paper segment of the global containers and packaging market is the most lucrative, boasting a 40% market share of revenue. From Fortune 500 brands to emerging startups, paperboard is a top-used packaging substrate. It's no wo...
$399
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CPS-C11 Sustainable Packaging
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)In this course, you’re going to get a solid foundation in sustainable design thinking—the tools and resources you can apply today to make better decisions. We will cover LCA, energy sourcing, design optimization and effective recovering...
$399
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All Courses, Certificate
CPS-C10 Packaging Laws and Regulations
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)In this course, we map out the major regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, USDA, CFR, ASTM, and ISO. Once defined, we break down relevant and applicable laws into cheat sheets for you to have immediate access to when working on projects. By no...
$399
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All Courses, Certificate
CPS-C09 Distribution Packaging
CourseThis course teaches the factors that are important to successfully move a product to its end destination with minimal damage. We will review pallets and treatments, LTL, FTL, parcel and non/returnable container systems. We’ll discuss vibration...
$399
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CPS-C04-C05 Glass and Metal Packaging
CourseGlass is a material that is widely used in the alcohol, soda, and food industries due to its perceived quality image, barrier properties, and tactile feel. We’ll cover the metal packaging industry and outline raw materials and processing.
$399
About the Instructor
Dr. Andrew Hurley
Founder and Associate Professor
Packaging and entrepreneurship came together at an early age for Dr. Andrew Hurley. As a young boy, he molded and sold pewter figurines, but inadequate shipping materials led to breakage. Frustrated, he set to researching better packaging alternatives … and he hasn’t ever stopped.
Dr. Hurley is an Associate Professor at Clemson University in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences. He leads the packaging design emphasis area, where he researches how to leverage packaging to solve even the toughest supply chain challenges.