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Short Courses for Industry Professionals

Advanced Packaging Sustainability

The course is a self-paced, advanced course using the MSU online platform D2L. There will also be synchronous Zoom sessions with Dr. Rabnawaz to answer questions from the attendees scheduled. This live interactive session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Packaging

This comprehensive course has been meticulously crafted for packaging professionals who seek to enhance their expertise in the rapidly evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). It aims to equip attendees with a fundamental understanding of the key concepts, tools, and techniques associated with these advanced technologies.
Automotive and Returnable Packaging Online Workshop for Industry Professionals

Automotive and Returnable Packaging Online Workshop for Industry Professionals. This course is an overview of the principles of automotive packaging. .
Medical Device Packaging

This course is intended for medical device professionals performing packaging related tasks. The course will help attendees understand the basics and will provide an overview of the most relevant aspects of the medical device packaging industry including the challenges that this industry is currently facing.
NEW! Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Active Packaging with a focus on fruits and vegetables for Industry Professionals

This seven-day course is an immersive, hands-on and collaborative workshop-style course that focuses on modified atmosphere packaging and active packaging for food. The course will take place at the School of Packaging where attendees will learn in the classroom and the laboratories under the careful guidance of Dr. Eva Almenar and Dr. Randy Beaudry.
Online Packaging Basics for Industry Professionals

Join the Michigan State University School of Packaging for an upcoming online, asynchronous, short course for packaging 101! This course is a self-paced short course that mimics our beloved PKG 101 course for all majors at MSU. This is a deeper dive into the technical aspects of packaging materials and performance.
Package Design Software for Industry Professionals

Online asynchronous course for industry professionals focused on learning packaging design software. The course includes remote software access for 6 weeks, as well as guided assignments to practice new knowledge and create your own package design portfolio and office hours with the professor.
Packaging Materials Sustainability and Recycling: Fundamental Course

Virtual, Short Course for Industry Professionals on Packaging Materials Sustainability and Recycling; Fundamental level. Course is designed and instructed by Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz