AIPIA, in conjunction with its partner Netpress, has announced the first comprehensive online course for the Smart Packaging Industry. Entitled ‘AIPIA Certification | Leveraging Sustainable Smart Packaging to Revolutionize Your Business,’ the course will be officially introduced by its author and creator Edson Perin, at the upcoming AIPIA/AWA World Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam from 23 & 24 June.
“Smart packaging represents one of the greatest business opportunities of the coming years, but it requires human vision to reach its full potential — even with the support of artificial intelligence (AI),” explained Perin. “AIPIA and Netpress offers the most comprehensive content on smart packaging, connecting you to digital materials that will empower you to compete in this new and hugely promising market,” he added.
Perin is a former editor of IoP Journal and RFID Journal, where he covered advances in intelligent packaging, supply chain automation, and emerging technologies. He has been recognized for his contributions to this field, receiving two GS1 Automation Awards and an AIM Global Award.
Beyond journalism, he has traveled widely speaking about the impact of RFID, NFC and smart packaging on industries such as retail, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. He also develops eLearning courses and corporate training programs, with the best possible background to develop this exciting course.
“We are very excited to be part of the first comprehensive training course for Smart Packaging which continues the AIPIA tradition of breakthrough events and services for the sector,” said Andrew Manly, AIPIA’s communications director. “The course is modular so can be taken over a period of time. Upon completion participants will receive an AIPIA Certification, demonstrating their expertise in the industry’s technologies.”
“We are already talking to other established packaging training organizations around the world and hope to form affiliations and partnerships to broaden the recognition of this excellent addition to the industry’s training agenda. The course has been tested and peer reviewed prior to the launch at the Congress and everyone agrees that Edson has done an excellent job, as it is both challenging and stimulating, with a test of knowledge at each stage and a final quiz to make sure the knowledge has ‘stuck’!” Manly added.
The course is available NOW and costs just US$497 as a special introductory offer. It will appeal to both Smart Packaging Providers and Brand Owners as well as other users of the technology, or those seeking to understand its benefits. To learn more and sign up for the course visit talk to Edson or Andrew at the Congress or via email at edson.perin@netpress.com.br and andrew@aipia.info
