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GS1 Standards Essentials

Knowledge is power. Increase your knowledge about GS1 Standards

GS1 US University basic education offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and convenience, allowing you to access courses anywhere, any time. These courses will help you gain a fast and thorough understanding of the GS1 System of Standards.

If you are an existing myGS1 US or GS1 US Data Hub® user, you already have access to the GS1 US University Learning Management System (LMS). Click the link below to login using your myGS1 US or GS1 US Data Hub® credentials and choose the “Sign in with myGS1 US Account” option.

If you do not have access to myGS1 US or GS1 US Data Hub® you will need to create a free login to access the GS1 US University Learning Management System (LMS).

The LMS is your personal portal to GS1 Standards education, featuring an ever-growing library of on-demand learning modules. You will be able to keep track of your education via the “Learning Plan” and “Transcript” menu options.

Check out a few of our most popular free and low-cost courses.

Most Popular Courses

  • Introduction to GS1 US

    GS1 Standards – Introduction to GS1 US (Free)

    Learn who GS1 US® is and how GS1 Standards are used worldwide to identify products and locations, capture product information in barcodes, and share that data electronically.

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  • Getting Started with GS1 US

    Getting Started with GS1 US (Free)

    New to product identification and barcodes? Need help getting started with U.P.C.s? Watch this webinar to discover how the GS1 Company Prefix is the key to identifying your products and using barcodes.

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  • Introduction to Data Hub

    Overview of GS1 Data Hub | Product (Free)

    Unsure about creating and managing barcodes and sharing product information? This mirolearning will provide you with an overview of GS1 US Data Hub® | Product, including navigation throughout the tool.

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  • Introduction to GLN (Paid)

    Introduction to GLN ($59)

    Need help understanding the Global Location Number (GLN) identifier? This on-demand webinar demonstrates how GLNs are created, explains how GLNs can be used, and highlights the GLN Allocation Rules.

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  • Introduction to EDI

    Introduction to EDI ($79)

    Learn how EDI can help automate your receiving and distribution business processes to provide your organization with the real-time inventory visibility needed to deliver the superior customer experience.

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  • Assign GTINs to Your Products Like a Pro

    Assign GTINs to Your Products Like a Pro ($79)

    Watch this webinar to gain a deeper understanding of how to create and assign Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), while also learning which GTINs belong on higher levels of packaging.

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  • Using GS1 Standards for Supply Chain Visibility

    Using EPCIS for Supply Chain Visibility ($79)

    Are you looking to improve communication with your trading partners? Attend this webinar to learn all about EPCIS and how standard data elements support supply chain visibility.

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  • DSCSA Dispensers

    GS1 Standards for DSCSA Dispensers

    Our 30-minute module will help answers your questions and explain how you can leverage the GS1 Systems of Standards to meet Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements.

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