Training
We offer a range of training programs designed to suit your learning needs.
Getting Started with your Barcodes
Keep an eye out for our Training newsletters as we will introduce new training topics throughout the year
Training requirements
A requirement of each GS1 Australia membership is that at least one staff member completes training to learn about the GS1 System. For new members, free training is provided to one participant, for the first three months after joining GS1 Australia.
We now offer training on demand!
If you're a GS1 member and have MyGS1 access, you can now access training courses anytime, anywhere, in our Learning Management System.
Barcode Basics Primer
Live online
An operationally oriented, practical training session that focuses on how to best use the basics of identification and barcoding to effectively manage your business, avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls.
Barcode Solutions for your Business Workshop
In person
A comprehensive training session that focuses on solutions to common business challenges by utilising the power of unique identification and barcode data capture.
Introduction to Next Generation (2D) Barcodes
Live online
Join our introductory session on Next Generation Barcodes and discover how these compact symbols are transforming industries.
Next Generation (2D) Barcodes Operational Plus Training
Live online
An operationally oriented, practical training session that focuses on how to best use the basics of identification and Next Generation (2D) barcoding.
The Next Generation (2D) Barcode All-Rounder Workshop
In person
This in-person all-rounder training will provide a solid operational and basic technical understanding of the technology and the benefits to all trading partners, across the supply chain and for consumer engagement
Industry specific training
Healthcare – GS1 basics
Healthcare Services
Exploring solutions to support the Healthcare sector
Healthcare
Identification, barcode and data standards for healthcare organisations
No sessions available at this stage
Transport and Logistics
What is Project i-TRACE?
Training steps to help you get on track
Services training
How to publish product data on the NPC
Designed for those responsible for uploading and maintaining product information onto the NPC, via GS1 Publisher
National Location Registry
A digital registry where attribute information about physical pickup and delivery locations is digitally stored and accessible to authorised users.
Select the session that suits your usage
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What is NLR? Access recording
Webinar for current users
Recall
A standardised, industry-driven communication tool. Enabling organisations of any size to share real-time product recall and withdrawal notifications with their trading partners and industry regulators, in a secure and efficient manner.
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Not currently using Recall
Currently using Recall
Recall Health
A standardised, industry-driven communication tool. Enabling healthcare organisations of any size to initiate, receive and share, real-time, product recall and non recall information in a secure and efficient manner.
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Not currently using Recall Health
Currently using Recall Health
Training for Single Number Members
Other Training Programs
GS1works is the physical demonstration of all that is possible within the GS1 system.
You will be taken through a supply chain journey from the supply of raw materials, through production, finished goods warehousing and distribution, retail and ultimate consumption.
We help current and future leaders in supply chain develop their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of industry.
We partner with leading Australian universities and training organisations to deliver customised subjects about the GS1 system.
What we offer
Diverse face-to-face courses, covering implementation and management of the GS1 system
Tailored onsite training
Access to educational videos on numbering and barcoding
Access to GS1works
Online and webinar-based training
Strategic and associate partnerships
Research opportunities
Awards
Deakin Business School
We are committed to supporting further education with supply chain disciplines. We have a seat on the Deakin DISBA Advisory Board. And as part of this, we sponsor an award at the Deakin Business School Academic Excellence Prizes: Best Graduate in the Master of Information Systems
We help develop tomorrow’s supply chain leaders by equipping them with hands-on knowledge about supply chain best practices and the GS1 system.
What we offer
Our partnerships are flexible and adaptable to course requirements, and may include:
Provision of the GS1 Academic Certificate
Co-delivery of courses
Guest lectures
Use of our training facilities and Supply Chain Simulator
Access to other GS1 training courses
Research partnerships
Sponsorship of student prizes and awards
Student internships, industry based projects, research or practicums
Representation on industry advisory board
Jointly sponsored events or guest participation
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Our academic partnerships
We engage with universities to support curriculum in areas such as:
Supply chain, logistics, strategic purchasing, inventory management and manufacturing
Information systems, information technology, data and information management
Business operations, business management and project management
Food sciences and traceability
Marketing and graphic design
We are actively working with the following academic institutions in delivering presentations and workshops relating to the GS1 system and participating in relevant research opportunities.
Victoria
NSW
South Australia
Western Australia