Online Course Schedule | In-Person Course Schedule
Developed from our experience in industrial problem solving, our scheduled courses are delivered by experts who understand the problems, cost and time constraints faced by people working in industry. Benefit from expert tutors with breadth and depth of realworld experience and individual attention in small groups.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
Developed from our experience in industrial problem solving, our scheduled courses are delivered by experts who understand the problems, cost and time constraints faced by people working in industry. Benefit from expert tutors with breadth and depth of realworld experience and individual attention in small groups.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.
IOM3 Quality Assured Training
Smithers is an IOM3 Quailty Assured training provider and our courses are approved towards professional development.
ONLINE COURSES
- Recorded modules
- Live Q&A with course tutors
- Electronic course notes
- Taught by Smithers' experts
- Study at your convenience
- Learn at your own pace with course-access for 28 days.
- Ask questions, consolidate learning at the Q&A
- Can be delivered exclusively for your company
- CPD credits: All courses are IOM3 accreditied
- *EB = Early Bird. See registration options on course listings pages for applicable Early Bird offers and expiry dates
| Course | Dates | Duration | Price |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: PLASTICS | |||
| Plastics Technology - An Introduction ONLINE | 9 Sep - 7 Oct 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
5 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Recycling of Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact ONLINE | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
5 hours + | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications ONLINE | 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes ONLINE | 11 Nov - 09 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components ONLINE | 16 Sep - 14 Oct 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
4 hours + | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology ONLINE | 20 Sep - 28 Oct 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
6 hours + | (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 | 4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components ONLINE | 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| Sealing with Elastomers ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 | 4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials ONLINE | 21 Oct - 18 Nov 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing ONLINE | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
| Introduction to Plastic and Rubber in Medical Devices ONLINE | 9 Sep - 7 Oct 2024 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* |
IN-PERSON COURSES
- Courses are held in Shropshire, UK
- Expert tutors with breadth and depth of industry experience
- Individual attention, small groups
- CPD credits: All courses are IOM3 accreditied
- We can run these courses and others for a private group at your company - contact us for details
- Details of the measures in place to support the safety of attendees will be included in the joining instructions - contact us for more information
| Course | Dates | Duration | Price |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: PLASTICS | |||
| Plastics Technology - An Introduction | 23-24 Oct 2024 | 2 days | (2024) £926 |
| Recycling Plastics and Managing Their Environmental Impact | 27 Nov 2024 | 1 day | (2024) £699 |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | 30 Oct 2024 | 1 day | (2024) £699 |
| Exploring Plastics Extrusion | 18-19 Sep 2024 | 2 days | (2024) £926 |
| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | 9-10 Oct 2024 21-22 May 2025 22-23 Oct 2025 |
2 days | (2024) £926 (2025) £954 |
| Polyurethanes: An introduction - Science, Applications, Technology | 16-17 Oct 2024 | 2 days | (2024) £926 |
| A Practitioner’s Approach to Polyurethane | 20-21 Nov 2024 |
2 days | (2024) £926 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components | 26 Sep 2024 | 1 day | (2024) £699 |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | 13-14 Nov 2024 | 2 days | (2024) £926 |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | 5 Mar 2025 10 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components | 12 Sep 2024 | 1 day | (2024) £699 |
| Sealing with Elastomers | 27 Mar 2025 4 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Foundations in Rubber Materials | 31 Oct 2024 | 1 day | (2024) £699 |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing | 6-7 Nov 2024 | 2 days | (2024) £926 |
| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber Materials in Medical Devices | 25-26 Jun 2025 1-2 Oct 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our in-company training.