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Training Programs

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's specific needs.

SEMINARS blend classroom learning with hands-on experience. WORKSHOPS provide more intense hands-on learning in smaller groups.

The Sonoco Institute follows Clemson University protocol for COVID-19. View more information.

Online Courses

Intro to Prepress Online

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

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.

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.

Sustainable Packaging Design Workshop

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

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.

April 24-25, 2024. 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.

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.

March 20-21, 2024. Enroll Now!

Intermediate Courses

Intro to Flexo Workshop

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

March 26-28, 2024. Enroll Now!
Intro to Flexo: Corrugated

An adaptation of the Intro to Flexo class, this class is geared towards individuals needing fundamental knowledge of the flexographic printing process and are interested in corrugated printing. The class is taught by mixing hands-on training and formal instruction in a flexo printing environment.

May 14-15, 2024. 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.

Optimization for Flexo

This 2.5-day seminar breaks down the strategies to optimize several of these variables – whether it's determining the proper plate screening, finding the right ink and anilox combination, or choosing the right doctor blade.

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.

May 21-23, 2024. Enroll Now!
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.

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.

Specialty Courses

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.

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

Customized Courses

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

The Sonoco Institute also offers consulting and audits, as well as on-site training. Find out more.

Past Participants

Sealed Air, WestRock, ESKO, Anderson and Vreeland Inc, Graphic Packaging International Avery Dennison, Adlam Films, amcor, Flint Group, Du Pont MacDermid, P&G, sappi, CTS Industries, Malnove Packaging and Packaging Sources Phoseon Technology, Greif Packagin Success Together, Southern Champion Tray, Bedford, CCL
The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics
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