Learn Barcode Technology from Mindware Veterans
Barcode Technology Course - 2 months of live online classes, every Saturday & Sunday, 7-9 PM IST
Learn barcodes the way the industry uses them - symbologies, GS1 numbering, labels and materials, printers and ribbons, label design, scanners, print quality and the step up to RFID - from the Mindware team behind Indian Barcode and Indian RFID, working in barcode since 1997.
- 21 December 2026Batch starts
- Sat & Sun, 7-9 PMIndian Standard Time, 2 months
- Live onlinePractical session in New Delhi if needed
- CertificateCertified Barcode Professional
until the batch starts
Full 2-month program₹12,000
Live online every Saturday & Sunday, 7:00-9:00 PM IST, for 2 months.
Free barcode guides
Start learning now - no registration needed.
What is a barcode?
How a barcode stores data, how scanners read it and the parts of a barcode.
Read guide 02The history and evolution of barcodes
From a bullseye drawn in the sand in 1949 to QR codes and GS1 Digital Link.
Read guide 03Types of barcodes
1D and 2D symbologies - EAN, UPC, Code 128, QR, Data Matrix and more - and where each is used.
Read guide 04Types of barcode scanners
Laser, linear and 2D imagers; handheld, cordless, presentation, fixed-mount, wearable scanners and mobile computers - and how to choose.
Read guide 05Types of barcode labels
Direct thermal, thermal transfer, polyester, VOID, printed and jewellery labels - plus adhesives, cores and dies.
Read guide 06Jewellery labels: a pictorial case study
How a jewellery store tags, bills and audits with barcode jewellery tags from Indian Barcode - with pictures - and upgrades to RFID.
Read guide 07Grocery chain automated with barcodes: a case study
How a multi-store grocery chain automates billing, pricing, weighing, receiving and stock with barcode solutions - in pictures.
Read guide 08Garment store chain on barcodes: a case study
Hang tags, MRP labels, size-wise stock and billing for a garment chain - in pictures - and the move to RFID.
Read guide 09POS software & hardware: barcode, then RFID - a case study
A retail store on Mindware POS software and hardware - first with barcodes, then upgraded to RFID - in pictures.
Read guide 10From barcode to RFID
How identification evolved from barcodes to RFID, and how the two work together today.
Read guide 11Where Indian Barcode & Indian RFID stand
The global barcode and RFID ecosystem - and where Mindware, Indian Barcode and Indian RFID fit in.
Read guideWhat you will learn - 8-week syllabus
Barcode foundations & symbologies
- What a barcode is and how scanners read it
- History: from the 1949 bullseye patent to QR codes and GS1 Digital Link
- 1D codes: EAN-13, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, ITF-14, GS1-128
- 2D codes: QR, Data Matrix, PDF417 - and when to use each
- Check digits, quiet zones, X-dimension and barcode size
GS1 standards & barcode numbering
- GTIN, SSCC, GLN and GS1 company prefixes
- Barcode registration in India and allocating product numbers
- GS1-128 application identifiers: batch, expiry, serial number
- Retail, pharma, healthcare and export labelling requirements
- Exercise: number and design a retail product range
Labels, printers, ribbons & software
- Types of labels Indian Barcode (Mindware) makes for barcode printing: direct thermal, thermal transfer, polyester, PP, VOID, printed and jewellery - with real samples
- Adhesives, cores, dies, gaps, black marks and roll specifications
- Thermal printers: desktop, industrial, mobile - set-up and calibration
- Ribbons: wax, wax-resin and resin - matching ribbon to label
- Label design and variable-data printing with BarTender
Scanning, quality & applications
- Types of barcode scanners: laser, linear (CCD) imager, 2D area imager, long-range and DPM
- Handheld, cordless, presentation, in-counter, fixed-mount, wearable scanners and mobile computers
- Print quality and verification grades (ISO/IEC 15416 / 15415)
- Troubleshooting unreadable barcodes
- Applications: retail POS, warehouse, manufacturing, jewellery, healthcare
- Barcode vs RFID comparison - when to upgrade; final project and certificate
Labels Indian Barcode makes for barcode printing
Students see and test these labels in class - and businesses can order them in 168 stock die sizes.
Direct thermal labels
Heat-sensitive paper that darkens in the printer - no ribbon needed. Fast and economical; best for labels that live weeks or months, not years.
Thermal transfer paper labels
Chromo, maplitho and art paper printed with a wax or wax-resin ribbon for sharp, long-lasting barcodes.
Polyester (PET) labels
Silver, white and clear polyester printed with resin ribbon - resists water, oil, heat, scratching and many chemicals.
VOID / tamper-evident labels
Security labels that leave a "VOID" pattern on the surface when someone tries to peel them off.
Pre-printed labels
Multi-colour printed labels with your logo and design, with blank space for barcodes or variable data printed later.
Jewellery tags & labels
Dumbbell (barbell) tags with tails and synthetic jewellery labels sized for rings, chains and bangles.
Seed labels & seed tags
Certified (azure blue), foundation (white), breeder (golden yellow) and truthfully labelled (opal green) seed tags, 15 x 7.5 cm, plus seed packet labels - plain for your printer or printed (seed labels guide).
Polypropylene & synthetic labels
BOPP and synthetic films that resist moisture and tearing - a middle ground between paper and polyester.
RFID labels
Barcode labels with a UHF RFID inlay inside - printed and encoded in one pass by Indian RFID.
Barcode vs RFID - comparison
Both identify items automatically. Our courses teach when to use each - and how the best systems use both together.
| Barcode | RFID | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is read | Optically - the code must be seen by a scanner | By radio - no line of sight needed, reads through cartons |
| Items per read | One at a time | Hundreds of tags per second |
| Read distance | Contact to a few metres (2D imagers) | Centimetres (NFC / HF) to about 10 m or more (passive UHF) |
| Data | Fixed when printed; 1D holds a number, 2D holds more | Chip memory can be written, updated and locked |
| Identity | Usually one number per product type (GTIN) | Unique serial number per item (EPC / SGTIN) |
| Durability | Can be scratched, torn or soiled | Chip and antenna can sit inside a label or hard tag |
| Cost per label | Lowest - a printed label | Higher - label plus inlay, printed and encoded |
| Equipment | Barcode printers and scanners | RFID printers, readers, antennas, handhelds, gates |
| Standards | GS1 EAN/UPC, GS1-128, QR, Data Matrix | EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-63, ISO 14443 / 15693, NFC |
| Best for | Billing, documents, low-cost items, partners without RFID | Fast stock counts, high-value items, gates and automation |
Learn more: RFID vs barcode vs NFC vs BLE · From barcode to RFID · Who invented RFID · History of barcodes
Who should join
- Students and fresh graduates who want a practical industry skill
- Retailers, jewellers and shop owners who print and scan barcodes
- Warehouse, production, stores and dispatch staff
- IT and ERP people who generate barcodes and labels from software
- Label, printer and scanner resellers and their sales teams
- Entrepreneurs planning a labelling or auto-ID business
What you get
- 16 live online classes with doubt clearing
- Demonstrations with real labels, ribbons, printers and scanners
- Notes based on the free barcode guides plus exercises
- Final project on a real labelling requirement
- Mindware Certified Barcode Professional certificate
- A path to the Certified RFID Specialist course
Course FAQ
What is the fee?
The course fee is Rs. 12,000 for the full 2-month program. Our team shares payment details after you register.
When does the batch start and how are classes held?
The batch starts on 21 December 2026. Classes are live and online every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Indian Standard Time, for 2 months (16 classes), so you can join from anywhere - even while working. If you need practical training, we arrange a session at Mindware in New Delhi, India.
Who teaches the course?
Barcode veterans from Mindware, New Delhi - the team behind Indian Barcode and Indian RFID, working in barcode labels, printers and scanners since 1997.
Do I need a technical background?
No. The course starts from the basics. Students, retailers, warehouse and production staff, IT people, label and printer resellers and entrepreneurs all join.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Students who attend the classes and complete the final project receive the Mindware Certified Barcode Professional certificate.
Is there an RFID course too?
Yes - the 1-month Certified RFID Specialist program by Indian RFID. Many students take the barcode course first and RFID next.
Book your seat - batch 21 December 2026
Fill in the form. You will receive a registration number by email, and our team will call you within 24 hours with payment details for the course fee of ₹12,000.
- 1 Submit this form
- 2 Pay the ₹12,000 course fee
- 3 Join live - every Sat & Sun, 7-9 PM IST
Questions? +91-9717122688 · gm@indianbarcode.com
Pay course fees to Yes Bank
- Bank
- Yes Bank Ltd.
- Account name
- MINDWARE
- Account no.
- 026383800001423
- IFSC
- YESB0000263
- Branch
- Pankaj Central Plaza, Plot No.5, MLU, Sector 12, Dwarka, Ground & 2nd Floor, New Delhi-110078
This Yes Bank account is only for payment of course fees (RFID course and Barcode Academy). Please register first, then pay and quote your registration number. For products and services, use the accounts on our bank details page.
Barcode labels made by Mindware
168 label dies in stock - direct thermal, thermal transfer, polyester, VOID and printed labels. Need a new size? Request a custom die online.
See barcode labelsReady for RFID?
Continue with the free Indian RFID Academy and the 1-month Certified RFID Specialist course.
RFID Academy