Your Educational Pathway to Next Generation Barcodes
Empower your business with 2D barcodes powered by GS1 standards and stay ahead with our eLearning modules on next generation barcodes.
2D barcodes powered by GS1 standards are transforming industries by enabling greater transparency, traceability, and efficiency. Exclusive to GS1 Canada subscribers, these self-paced eLearning modules will guide you through this transition with ease.
Value of 2D Barcodes
Self-paced eLearning Module
Topics include:
- Discover what 2D barcodes are, why they were developed, their different types and benefits
- Compare traditional barcodes with 2D barcodes
- Understand the steps to transition and implementation considerations
Completion time: 10 minutes
Passing grade: 80%
Transition to 2D Barcodes Powered by GS1
Self-paced eLearning Module
Topics include:
- Gain insights into the 2D barcode transition and its opportunities
- Identify various 2D barcodes and their key features
- Explore the 2D transition across industries, including Canadian healthcare pharmacy, and cannabis
- Review use cases and implementation guidelines
Completion time: 15 minutes
Passing grade: 80%
2D Transition – GS1 Standards Part 1
Self-paced eLearning Module
Topics include:
- Understand GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs) and which barcode uses which GS1 syntax
- Identify finder patterns, X-dimension and Quiet Zones
- Explore capacity, error correction and their impact on barcode performance
- Review the 2027 ambition date, transition period and transition considerations
Completion time: 15 minutes
Passing grade: 80%
2D Transition – GS1 Standards Part 2
Self-paced eLearning Module
Topics include:
- Gain clarity on the 2027 ambition date and its impact
- Understand key on-pack placement considerations and rules for human readable text
- Distinguish between static and dynamic data and their applications
- Understand 2D hardware and software requirements and barcode scan verification
Completion time: 20 minutes
Passing grade: 80%
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