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 | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 24 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 02 Jun - 30 Jun 25 08 Sep - 06 Oct 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
5 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Recycling of Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact ONLINE | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 24 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
5 hours + | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications ONLINE | 21 Oct - 18 Nov 24 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 17 Feb - 17 Mar 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 20 Oct -17 Nov 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes ONLINE | 11 Nov - 09 Dec 24 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 03 Mar - 31 Mar 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 28 Apr - 26 May 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 15 Sep - 13 Oct 25 |
4 hours + | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 29 Sep - 27 Oct 25 |
6 hours + | (2024) £745, £592 EB* (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 17 Feb - 17 Mar 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 28 Apr - 26 May 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 20 Oct - 17 Nov 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Sealing with Elastomers ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials ONLINE | 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 20 Oct - 17 Nov 25 |
4 hours | (2024) £548, £473 EB* (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing ONLINE | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 24 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Introduction to Plastic and Rubber in Medical Devices ONLINE | 11 Nov - 9 Dec 2024 9 Dec 24 - 6 Jan 25 17 Mar - 14 Apr 25 07 Jul - 04 Aug 25 08 Sep - 06 Oct 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (2024) £745, £592 EB* (2025) £767, £610 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 | 19-20 Mar 2025 11-12 Jun 2025 8-9 Oct 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
| Recycling Plastics and Managing Their Environmental Impact | 28 Nov 2024 5 Jun 2025 27 Nov 2025 |
1 day | (2024) £699 (2025) £720 |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | 1 May 2025 30 Oct 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Exploring Plastics Extrusion | 14-15 May 2025 17-18 Sep 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | 21-22 May 2025 22-23 Oct 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
| Polyurethanes: An introduction - Science, Applications, Technology | 12-13 Mar 2025 15-16 Oct 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
| A Practitioner’s Approach to Polyurethane | 20-21 Nov 2024 19-20 Nov 2025 |
2 days | (2024) £926 (2025) £954 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components | 8 May 2025 25 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | 13-14 Nov 2024 5 -6 Feb 2025 16-17 Jul 2025 12-13 Nov 2025 |
2 days | (2024) £926 (2025) £954 |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | 5 Mar 2025 10 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components | 7 May 2025 24 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Sealing with Elastomers | 27 Mar 2025 4 Sep 2025 |
1 day | (2025) £720 |
| Foundations in Rubber Materials | 29 May 2025 | 1 day | (2025) £720 |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing | 12-13 Feb 2025 5-6 Nov 2025 |
2 days | (2025) £954 |
| 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.