Discover how you can unlock the power of the GS1 System
GS1 UK’s training courses will help you learn how to use the GS1 System effectively. The courses are ideal for anyone who wants to have more knowledge about bar coding, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or Global Data Synchronisation (GDS). All of our courses provide you with the skills and knowledge to:

• Increase supply chain and business efficiency
• Cut time to market
• Reduce distribution costs
• Improve communications between you and your trading partners

Introduction to GS1 identification and bar code standards course
This course is ideal for anyone who needs to know more about creating identification numbers for products and showing them as bar codes. The course covers how bar code numbers are created and allocated, the different types of bar codes in use, how to choose the correct one, how to verify bar codes to ensure quality assurance and an overview of best practice recommendations. For full course details please click here.

GS1 DataBar course
A new, smaller bar code is being introduced for use in the retail supply chain on 1 January 2010. Are you ready? This course is ideal for manufacturers, suppliers and retailers who need to understand the implications and opportunities of the GS1 DataBar. For those new to bar codes, or wanting to understand more about them, the morning session will cover the complete GS1 System; the afternoon session will focus on the GS1 DataBar only. For further course information please click here

Understanding Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) and the GS1 UK Data Pool course
GDS enables product information from one trading partner, such as a supplier, to be made available to any chosen trading partner, such as a retailer, using a standardised process. The information is defined using agreed standards such as product description, price, size, pack, name, address and the quantity of items in a purchase order. Different versions of product information in the supply chain cause serious business issues – and they increase every time information is manually processed. This course will show you how GDS and the GS1 UK Data Pool ensure that you and your trading partner always use the same version of product information. For further course information please click here.

EPCglobal RFID Test Centre: RFID taster sessions - 20% Early bird booking discount
The EPCglobal RFID Test Centre is a vendor-independent demonstration, test and design centre. At the Centre you can view and interact with the latest RFID developments in a hands-on, real-world industrial environment, learn from successful and proven RFID implementations and receive impartial advice in a non-sales environment. The Centre provides a range of unique services tailored to your specific needs, including RFID taster sessions for those wanting to gain a full understanding of RFID and its application in today’s business world. For further information and the full agenda please click here.

eLearning
eLearning is a web-based learning tool ideal for those who cannot spare the time to travel to a more in-depth training course. You can learn at your own pace as you work through the seven online modules showing how the GS1 System brings benefits at all stages of the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the consumer. For more information about eLearning please contact Jill Carver on +44 (0)20 7092 3543.

Course dates and locations
The table below shows the dates and locations of all our planned courses. For information on courses held in Scotland and Northern Ireland please contact Jill Carver on +44 (0)20 7092 3543.

Book a course
To book a course please complete the booking form or contact Jill Carver on +44 (0)20 7092 3543.

Tailored training
All our training courses can be tailored to meet your own specific business needs and can be held at your offices or a location of your choice. This means your company can receive up-to-date information on the current best practices, in familiar surroundings and on the systems you use every day. For more information on tailored training please contact Jill Carver on +44 (0)20 7092 3543.