Non-Member Access
ISTA Educational courses are now available for non-members. Click below to learn more about signing up for a non-member access account.
Course Descriptions
TPT 1A | Test Procedure Training - ISTA 1A | Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less
TPT 1A test procedure training course provides an overview of ISTA's test for packaged products 150lbs. (68kg) or less. ISTA 1A is useful as a screening tool early in the design process.
Instructional time: 18 minutes
Course Topics:
- History of ISTA 1A
- ISTA 1A Before You Begin Testing
- Package Labeling for Testing
- Packaged Product Pre-Test Conditioning
- Mechanical Vibration / Repetitive Impact / Bounce Test
- Free-Fall Drop Shock Test
- Incline or Horizontal Impact Test
- Post-Test Evaluation
- Test Planning & Reporting - PackSight
This course is now available through ISTA's Online Learning System:
Member Access Non-Member Access
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 3B | Test Procedure Training - ISTA 3B | Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
TPT 3B test procedure training course provides an overview of ISTA's test for packaged products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipment. The 3B test is for packaged-products commonly shipped through an LTL delivery system such as Standard, Cylindrical, and Palletized or Skidded, where different types of packaged-products, often from different shippers and intended for different ultimate destinations, are mixed in the same load.
Instructional time: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Course Topics:
- History of ISTA 3B
- ISTA 3B Before You Begin Testing
- 3B Package Types
- Package Most Stabile Orientation
- Package Labeling for Testing
- Packaged Product Pre-Test Atmospheric Pre-Conditioning
- Packaged Product Pre-Test Atmospheric Pre-Conditioning: Controlled Temperature & Humidity
- Shock: Tip/Tip over; Free-Fall Drop; Rotational Drop; Impact
- Vibration
- Vertical Vibration
- Shock: Concentrated Impact
- Shock: Forklift Simulation; Full Rotational Drop; Bridged Impact; Concentrated Edge Impact;
- Post-Test Evaluation
- Test Planning & Reporting - PackSight
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.