nvc course programmes in packaging inspire international businessinternational business is increasingly inspired to enlist their professionals in the nvc course programmes for packaging technologist and packaging manager as the curriculum is now fully optimised to the needs of the international studentparticipants. the curriculum consists of classical lectures and a range of onsite company visits where theory and practice are combined. the group language is business english. blended learning via the internet increases the effectiveness as the student can prepare the lessons and work on the course assignments at any place at any time via the nvc online learning environment. the company visits and classroom meetings in the curriculum are scheduled in such a way that the travel schedule of the students is optimised. a mentor is provided for each student for continuous assistance during the courses in between the lessons.this information was released by charissa koolen from nvc netherlands packaging centre at the presentation of the nvc education and training autumn 2013 programme, today in gouda, the netherlands. the session also referred to the official publication of the names and backgrounds of 19 graduates from the 20122013 courses. they bring the total number of graduates in the official register up to 537. the nvc course programme in packaging i is intended for packaging and product technologists, r&d personnel and quality control officers, as well as product managers, purchasers and account managers working in middle management.upon passing the nvc packaging exam i, they receive the internationally recognised diploma nvc packaging technologist middle management. the nvc course programme in packaging ii is intended for people who fulfilaspire to a position of responsibility at upper management level with regard to the production of packaging andor the packaging of products andor the distribution and marketing of packaged products. upon passing the nvc packaging exam ii, they receive the internationally recognised diploma nvc packaging manager upper management. the new group for nvc packaging technologist starts october 8th, 2013.the new group for nvc packaging manager starts september 18th, 2013. information sessions onlinefor more information and to register for the free online information sessions on the nvc course programmes, please contact irma walstra, i.walstra@nvc.nl. more informationfor questions or to register for one of the nvc course programmes, please contact charissa koolen, c.koolen@nvc.nl. 
