Looking for Training Opportunities in the New Year? TAPPI Academy eLearning is here to help.

If you are looking to expand industry knowledge for yourself or your team, fill those professional development requirements, or simply learn something new while also being mindful of the bottom line, take advantage of the eLearning opportunities from TAPPI Academy.

TAPPI’s team of industry experts adapted the content from the popular face-to-face courses to create the Tissue 101: Properties & Processes (newly updated) and Tissue 201: Operations & Runnability eLearning courses. Not only can you work at your own pace, you can also earn an optional Professional Certificate upon completion.

TAPPI Academy also teamed up with Kőrber Tissue to offer two introductory eLearning courses to help you acquire the basic knowledge necessary to understand the tissue converting and packaging processes. Introduction to Tissue Converting  provides an overview of the converting process from the unwind stands through the log saw. Introduction to Tissue Packaging explains the tissue wrapping and bundling process and breaks down each sub-section and process of a multi-layer poly wrapper and bundler.

Check out the comprehensive eLearning courses developed by NPT2. These introductory/intermediate-level technical courses that were designed by experienced educators who have taught this content to thousands of mill personnel across the globe.  Individuals can purchase streaming access directly from tappi.org.

More Than a Box: Box Plant 101  is an introductory video recommended for new employee orientation and provides baseline knowledge to anyone new or associated with the plant (sales, finance, human resources, etc.). It includes a view of a typical box plant, how a quality box is made, an overview of the corrugator and a review of materials handling.

In addition, there are two web and winding eLearning courses targeted toward the technical personnel responsible for most any type of web machines. The courses, Web Handling and Converting and Web Winding: Machines, Mechanics and Measurements, are presented by subject matter expert Dr. David Roisum of Finishing Technologies, a well-known authority in web handling and converting.

Company and Site Licenses are available for most eLearning offerings and the NPT2 courses can be customized to meet your organization’s needs.

Get started today at tappi.org/elearning. For more information or details about Company and Site Licenses, contact Jana Jensen, Press Manager at jjensen@tappi.org. In-person training is also available from TAPPI Academy including the popular Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology and the Kraft Recovery Operations courses taking place January 9-12, 2023 in     St. Petersburg, FL.