Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification Pre-Forum Training
Date/Time
4/22/2024
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP)
Event Description
This in-person event covers all six (6) courses required to obtain your ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification. Once you complete these courses and pass the exam, you will receive your certification as an ISTA Packaging Dynamics Professional.
PDP 101: Principles of Distribution Packaging is an introduction to various topics that affect distribution package design. Topics include understanding the various levels of packaging, corrugated fundamentals, sustainability, and the implications of packaging decisions. The hazards of supply chains, transportation modes, and different commerce channels will also be discussed.
The training objectives for this course include:
PDP 101 is followed by 5 additional 200-level courses:
In order to receive ISTA’s Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification, trainees must participate in all six (6) PDP trainings on Sunday, April 30th as well as take and pass the exams for all six (6) of these courses.
Instructor:
Larry Dull, ISTA Lead Instructor
Rates to attend:
With Forum Registration:
PDP 101: Principles of Distribution Packaging is an introduction to various topics that affect distribution package design. Topics include understanding the various levels of packaging, corrugated fundamentals, sustainability, and the implications of packaging decisions. The hazards of supply chains, transportation modes, and different commerce channels will also be discussed.
The training objectives for this course include:
- A better understanding of the roles of the different layers of packaging in distribution
- An understanding of the fundamentals of corrugated and making sustainable packaging decisions
- An understanding of the importance of preshipment testing and the role ISTA plays in the development & implementation of test standards
- An understanding of various commerce and supply chain channels
- A better understanding of the decision-making process related to packaging design and sustainability
PDP 101 is followed by 5 additional 200-level courses:
- PDP 201: Atmospheric & Compression Hazards in Transit
- PDP 202: Shock & Drop Hazards in Transit
- PDP 203: Vibration Hazards in Transit
- PDP 204: Test Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
- PDP 205: Test Procedures & Enhanced Simulation Testing
In order to receive ISTA’s Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification, trainees must participate in all six (6) PDP trainings on Sunday, April 30th as well as take and pass the exams for all six (6) of these courses.
Instructor:
Larry Dull, ISTA Lead Instructor
Rates to attend:
With Forum Registration:
- ISTA Member Discounted Rate: $1050
- Non-Member Rate: $1650
- Student Rate: $950 (Students may register for PDP 101 on for $75)
- ISTA Member Discounted Rate: $1350
- Non-Member Rate: $1950
- Student Rate: $1,200 (Students may register for PDP 101 on for $75)
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