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Course Descriptions
This course is now available through ISTA's Online Learning System:
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TPT 3A | Test Procedure Training - ISTA 3A | Parcel Delivery System Shipments 150 lb (70kg) or Less
TPT 3A test procedure training course provides an overview of ISTA's test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system (150 lbs. (70kg) or Less). ISTA 3A is appropriate for standard, small, flat and elongated packages distributed as individual packages, either by air or ground.
Instructional time: 1 hour & 10 minutes
Course Topics:
- Introduction to ISTA - International Safe Transit Association
- History of ISTA 3A
- ISTA 3A Before You Begin Testing
- ISTA 3A Package Types
- Package Most Stable Orientation for Testing
- Package Labeling for Testing
- Packaged Product Pre-Test Conditioning
- Post-Test Evaluation
- ISTA Test Planning & Reporting
This course is now available through ISTA's Online Learning System:
Member Access Non-Member Access
TPT 3L | Test Procedure Training - ISTA 3L | Generalized E-commerce Retailer Fulfillment
TPT 3L test procedure training course provides an comprehensive review of ISTA's Generalized E-commerce Retailer Fulfillment test project.
ISTA 3L is a test for individual packaged products intended to ship into a retailer fulfillment location through the retailer and carrier distribution systems to the final customers destination.
Instructional time: 2 hours
Course Topics:
- Introduction to ISTA - International Safe Transit Association
- History of ISTA 3L
- ISTA 3L Before You Begin Testing
- ISTA 3L Packaged Product Test Types
- ISTA 3L Package Types
- Package Most Stable Orientation for Testing
- Package Labeling for Testing: Packaged Product Pre-Test Conditioning;
- Post-Test Evaluation
- ISTA Test Planning & Reporting
ISTA Continuing Education
Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends & Best Practices
In addition to these courses, ISTA continues to expand its educational offerings through the ISTA Online Learning platform, as well as through virtual and in-person sessions. The platform also features an extensive library of on-demand video presentations from industry experts at events like the ISTA Forum, TransPack, TempPack, and the European Packaging Symposium. These courses cover a broad range of topics, helping you stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. Some courses also offer credit towards ISTA PDP recertification. Content offerings include:
- Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP)
- Responsible Packaging by Design (RPbD)
- CC 101 | Principles of Cold Chain Packaging
- CC 201 | Introduction to BioPharma Cold Chain
- CC 301 | User Requirement Specifications (URS) to Operational Qualification (OQ)
- DCA 101 | Introduction to Distribution Environment Data Collection & Analysis
- DCA 201 | Distribution Environment Data Collection
- DCA 301 | Distribution Environment Data Analysis: Vehicle Vibration
- DCA 302 | Distribution Environment Data Analysis: Shock Impact & Drop
- On-Demand Video Presentations
Group Training
Ramp up your team's skills in a cost-effective way, by having our instructor conduct training (virtual or in-person) for your group. Contact us at ista@ista.org and we'll follow up, answer any questions and help bring continuing education to your organization.