Woodpack Global (formerly NWPCA) provides ongoing training and education for the wood transport packaging industry. In-person or virtual course dates will be updated when they become available.
Refer to the webinar library or The Packaging School for on-demand training resources.
Upcoming Courses
Mastering the Crate Design System: Techniques and Best Practices
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
Get more from your investment in Crate Design System. Join Woodpack Global’s CDS product experts for a live, in-depth training webinar that takes current CDS users beyond the basics and builds the skills to design with confidence.
Led by the team that built CDS, this session shows you how to:
- Apply standards-based design guidance to reduce risk on every crate
- Produce complete drawings, specifications, and production orders in fewer steps
- Set up workflows that save time on repeat projects
- Get direct answers to your specific questions
Attendees will also get a sneak preview of CDS version 1.3!
The session is built for current CDS licensees to build their product skills. Those evaluating CDS for their organization are also welcome to attend.
Course registration fee: $300.00*
*To celebrate the upcoming release of CDS version 1.3, Woodpack Global will waive the fee for this training course.

