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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.

Online Courses

Intro to Prepress Online

Intro to Prepress Online

We've brought the Intro to Prepress Workshop online with a series of eight live sessions!

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Intro to Flexo Online

Now online, our popular Intro to Flexo Workshop is geared toward individuals in need of fundamental knowledge of the flexographic printing process.

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Introducción a la Flexografía Online

Ahora en línea, el popular Taller de introducción a la flexografía está dirigido a personas que necesitan un conocimiento básico fundamental del proceso de impresión flexográfica.

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Sustainable Packaging Design Workshop

This workshop is a packaging primer that covers designing sustainably in a circular economy.

Introductory Courses

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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.

September 15-16, 2021. Enroll Now!

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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.

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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.

June 9-10, 2021. Enroll Now!

Intermediate Courses

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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.

Advanced Courses

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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.

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Screening and Plate Optimization for Flexo Seminar

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Customized Courses

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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. Find out more.

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