Industry Training

Our programs offer the best hands-on training experiences, using state-of-the-art labs, equipment and software. All of the courses you see here are customizable to fit your business' specific needs.

SEMINARS blend classroom learning with hands-on experience.

WORKSHOPS provide more intense hands-on learning in smaller groups.

Introductory Courses

Corrugated Packaging Seminar

This seminar provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of Corrugated Packaging Technologies. On completing this program, attendees will be equipped to make valuable contributions to critical packaging decisions.

November 7-8, 2018. Enroll Now!

Flexo Foundations Seminar

This two-day seminar is designed as an introduction to flexography, suitable for anyone involved in the flexo industry including sales, customer service, administration, marketing, etc.

December 5-6, 2018. Enroll Now!

Paperboard Packaging Seminar

This seminar provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of Paperboard Packaging Technologies. Upon completing this program, attendees will be equipped to make valuable contributions to critical packaging decisions.

October 3-4, 2018. Enroll Now!

Intermediate Courses

Intro to Flexo Workshop

This class is geared towards individuals in need of a fundamental knowledge of the flexographic printing process. The class is taught mixing hands-on training and formal instruction in a flexo printing environment.

March 19-22, 2019. Enroll Now!

Intro to Prepress Workshop

New to printing? Designing for print? This three-day workshop is geared towards graphic designers and graphic artists that are either working as prepress operators or designing for print.

April 30-May 2, 2019. Enroll Now!

Advanced Courses

Advanced Techniques in Flexography Workshop

This class is geared towards individuals wishing to expand their present knowledge of the flexographic process. Emphasis is placed on optimizing the printing of tone work and process color reproductions.

Plate Optimization for Flexo Seminar

We have revamped the Plate Optimization for Flexo seminar to give you a behind-the-scenes look at optimizing all of the variables in the plate selection process.

Process Control for Flexography Seminar

This exciting new seminar examines the practices and tools required to maintain process control for flexographic print. Attendees will go hands-on during all stages of the process - digital prepress, platemaking, ink mixing, press setup, and print analysis.

February 19-21, 2019. Enroll Now!

Proofing and Visualization Seminar

This brand new, two and a half day seminar explores the current state of proofing and prototyping capabilities while getting hands-on with the latest hardware and software technologies available.

Specialty Courses

Brand Color Management Seminar

Learn the how-to's, tools and technology, and innovative methods for defining, communicating, certifying, and managing distribution networks around consumer brand colors and packaging graphics.

Brand Packaging Seminar

The Sonoco Institute has partnered with Clemson’s Erwin Center for Brand Communications to offer a seminar for brands and their suppliers.

Expanded Color Gamut Seminar

This seminar uses state-of-the-art software, color management and production flexographic equipment to allow attendees to put their hands on the ECG process workflow while engaging with industry experts.

April 9-11, 2019. Enroll Now!

Process Color Management Seminar

This two and a half day seminar builds on proven methods and incorporates current trends and processes for CMYK color reproduction.

November 13-15, 2018. Enroll Now!

Customized Courses

Customized Courses

Any of the courses above can be customized to fit your business' specific needs.

The Sonoco Institute also offers consulting and audits, as well as on-site training. Click here for more info.