Program Objective:
This program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in carton packaging management, while providing access to current industry information to advance their careers. The program covers technical topics such as offset printing quality, pre-press and post-press processes, substrate materials, and ink properties, as well as leadership skills, managerial practices, and presentation techniques.
Who Should Attend:
• Carton Packaging Managers
• Quality Control Managers
• Candidates for Printing and Quality Control Management
• Production Managers and Supervisors
• Purchasing Managers
• Sales Managers
Program Schedule:
Week 1 – November 1, 2025 | 10:00 – 16:00 (Online)
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Efe Gençoğlu
Topics: Offset Printing System, Densitometric and Spectral Measurements
• Color and Color Separation
• Offset Printing System
• Densitometric & Spectral Measurements
Week 2 – November 8, 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 (Online)
Instructors: Ali Can, Rıdvan Pişkin, Prof. Dr. Efe Gençoğlu
Topics: Offset Printing Fountain Solution and Ink
• Fountain solution and water hardness
• pH balance in offset printing
• Alcohol-free offset printing
• Ink properties and drying methods
• Food packaging inks and migration
• Printing troubleshooting and solutions
Week 3 – November 22, 2025 | 10:00 – 16:00 (In-person)
Instructors: Türkün Şahinbaşkan, Göksel Şen, Ozan Büyük, Gökhan Yasit
Location: Marmara University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Printing Technologies Department, Göztepe Campus
Topics: Color Management, Calibration, and Ink Formulation
• Screen Calibration
• Digital Proofing
• Offset Printing Calibration
• Print Certification
• Ink Formulation for Color Preparation
Week 4 – November 29, 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 (Online)
Instructor: Ümit Öztek
Topics: Sustainability in the Packaging Industry & Turkey’s Climate Law
• Sustainability concepts and their impact on packaging
• Sustainability practices in the packaging sector
• Turkey’s Climate Law: purpose, scope, and emission reduction targets
• Relevant national regulations (Environmental Law, Waste Management, etc.)
• Sustainable supply chains
• Sustainability reporting and transparency
Week 5 – December 6, 2025 | 10:00 – 14:00 (Online)
Instructor: Efsun Yüksel Tunç
Topics: Leadership Transformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• AI and the new leadership paradigm
• Leadership during periods of rapid change
• Resilience and leadership in challenging times
• Role modeling as a leader
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• Empathy, emotional intelligence, and human touch
• Future leadership skills
Week 6 – December 13, 2025 | 10:00 – 16:00 (Online)
Instructors: Erol Gül, Arda Zambak, Abdurrahman Küçükaras
Topics: Carton Production and Post-Press Operations
• Carton production: types and characteristics (10:00 – 12:00)
• Post-press operations in carton packaging: cutting, die-cutting, folding & gluing (13:00 – 16:00)
Week 7 – December 20, 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 (Online)
Instructor: Fatma Özgün
Topics: Well-being Training
• Concept and applications of well-being
• Breathing, hydration, meditation, scent, movement
• Well-leading and sustainable leadership tips
Week 8 – December 27, 2025 | 10:00 – 15:00 (Online)
Instructor: Sercan Ekşi
Topics: Tobacco Packaging Design and Key Considerations
• The impact of color in tobacco packaging on the market
• Tobacco packaging’s role in the sector
Week 9 – January 10, 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00 (In-person Panel)
Panelists: Roza Altın, Emre Hantaloğlu, Fatih Gürken
Topics: Future of Carton Packaging: Sustainability and Transformation with AI in Production
12:00 – 14:00: Certificate Ceremony
Program Duration:
• Hybrid Program: 31 hours total
o 7 online days
o 2 in-person days
Program Fee:
• 21,450 TL (including 10% VAT)
• Group Discount: 10% for 2 or more participants
• Attendance Requirement: Minimum 70% to receive the certificate
Online classes will be conducted via Zoom.
Registration & Contact:
📱 0 542 309 50 56
📱 0532 334 53 79
📧 [email protected]
Payment Options:
• Online Payment: http://op.aydin.edu.tr/sem/uzapp/
• Cash or credit card at the campus
• Bank EFT or wire transfer
Important: When making a payment, please include in the description:
“Program Name – Participant Name – ID Number”
Bank Account:
Republic of Türkiye – İSTANBUL AYDIN ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Yapı Kredi Bank – Sefaköy Beşyol Branch
Branch Code: 815
Account No: 70356668
IBAN: TR46 0006 7010 0000 0070 3566 68