​Something that stands out is the ability to have a Q&A session with an expert after watching the course. Speaking to clients, they find this incredibly useful and it gives them a chance to ask a question that relates directly to their own industry or scenario.
A common theme that I spotted after joining Smithers was that clients are looking for different levels of support – from a beginner level like mine, through to advanced levels of technical polymer science. We’ve established and will continue to grow a portfolio of courses that caters to these different industry requirements, so clients can pick a range of course that suits their exact needs.
For example we’ve introduced a Foundations in Rubber Materials course which is designed for those who are completely new to rubber, and gives insights into the material, its properties and a basic understanding of processing techniques. This is contrasted with a popular course we run called Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications – a more advanced course that explores long-term material behaviour, especially under load/stress.
Our course presenters are unique – as well as delivering expert training courses and associated Q&A sessions, they are also active polymer consultants working in-house alongside Smithers’ suite of polymer testing, product testing and material chemistry experts. Our team have decades of industry experience working with plastic and rubber materials and have been active in product development, material selection, life cycle prediction and failure analysis for many different clients, applications and products around the globe. This means that courses are not just about the science behind polymers, but also their real-world applications.”
As well as online and in-person courses, Smithers is able to provide bespoke in-company polymer training which can be tailored to your organisation’s exact needs and delivered on your own premises.
Smithers is an IOM3 Quailty Assured training provider and our courses are approved towards professional development.
For more information, please contact Beth today for a friendly discussion about your polymer training needs, and resolve any gaps in your polymer knowledge you may have.
