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Trusted worldwide by manufacturers, R&D teams and technical specialists, Smithers' comprehensive courses deliver targeted, actionable learning with measurable impact. Explore our full schedule below (or download the PDF) and find the right course to elevate your skills and impact.Looking for something else or want to train a team in-house?
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Understanding and working with Plastics
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Plastics Technology | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Plastics Technology | In-person | 2027 17 Mar - 18 Mar 6 Oct - 7 Oct |
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| Exploring Extrusion | In-person | 2027 12 May -13 May 15 Sep - 16 Sep |
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| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | In-person | 2027 3 Feb - 4 Feb 20 Oct - 21 Oct |
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| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | Online | Coming soon | Learn More | |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | In-person | 2026 29 Oct 2027 28 Apr |
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| Introduction to Polyurethanes | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes | In-person | 2027 7 Apr - 8 Apr |
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| A Practitioner's Approach to Polyurethanes | In-Person | 2026 18 Nov - 19 Nov 2027 19 May - 20 May 17 Nov - 18 Nov |
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Understanding and working with Rubbers and Elastomers
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | Online | Coming soon | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | In-person | 2026 11 Nov -12 Nov 2027 21 Apr - 22 Apr 8 Dec - 9 Dec |
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| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | Online | Coming soon | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | In-person | 2027 3 Mar 8 Sep |
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| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | Online | 26 Oct - 23 Nov | Learn More | |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | In-person | 2027 6 May 23 Sep |
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| Sealing with Elastomers | Online | Coming soon | Learn More | |
| Sealing with Elastomers | In-person | 2027 3 Mar 8 Sep |
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Understanding Sustainability and Recycling Challenges
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More |
Understanding Regulations and Applications
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More | |
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | In-person | 2026 4 Nov - 5 Nov 2027 14 Apr - 15 Apr 3 Nov - 4 Nov |
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| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices | Online | 9 Nov - 7 Dec | Learn More |