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? See our custom training.
Looking for something else or for a course delivered at a time and place to suit your needs? Find out about our custom 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? See our custom 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 with 28 days access
- Optional live Q&A with course tutors after the course
- Taught by Smithers' experts
- Electronic course notes
- Can be delivered exclusively for your company
- CPD credits: All courses are IOM3 accreditied
- *Early Bird (EB) See registration options on course pages for expiry dates
| Course | Dates | Duration | Price |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: PLASTICS | |||
| Plastics Technology - An Introduction ONLINE | 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 02 Jun - 30 Jun 25 08 Sep - 06 Oct 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
5 hours | (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Recycling of Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact ONLINE | 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
5 hours + | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications ONLINE | 17 Feb - 17 Mar 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 20 Oct -17 Nov 25 |
4 hours | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes ONLINE | 03 Mar - 31 Mar 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Plastic Components ONLINE | 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 28 Apr - 26 May 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 15 Sep - 13 Oct 25 |
4 hours + | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING: RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS | |||
| Introduction to Rubber Technology ONLINE | 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 29 Sep - 27 Oct 25 |
6 hours + | (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers ONLINE | 17 Feb - 17 Mar 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 |
4 hours | £565, £489 EB* |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failures in Rubber Components ONLINE | 20 Jan - 17 Feb 25 28 Apr - 26 May 25 21 Jul - 18 Aug 25 20 Oct - 17 Nov 25 |
4 hours | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| Sealing with Elastomers ONLINE | 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 |
4 hours | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| NEW Foundations in Rubber Materials ONLINE | 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 07 Apr - 05 May 25 23 Jun - 21 Jul 25 20 Oct - 17 Nov 25 |
2.5 hours | (2025) £565, £489 EB* |
| KEY APPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS | |||
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials - Products, Regulations and Testing ONLINE | 13 Jan - 10 Feb 25 12 May - 09 Jun 25 01 Sep - 29 Sep 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (2025) £767, £610 EB* |
| Introduction to Plastic and Rubber in Medical Devices ONLINE | 17 Mar - 14 Apr 25 07 Jul - 04 Aug 25 08 Sep - 06 Oct 25 10 Nov - 08 Dec 25 |
6 hours | (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 scheduled or custom courses for private groups, please contact us.
| 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 | 5 Jun 2025 27 Nov 2025 |
1 day | (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 | 5 -6 Feb 2025 16-17 Jul 2025 12-13 Nov 2025 |
2 days | (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 custom training.