Polymer Training and Professional Development

Elevate Your Plastic and Rubber Expertise with Smithers Training

Unlock industry-leading training courses designed to enhance your knowledge and solve real-world challenges. Whether you’re in R&D, engineering, quality control, or product development, Smithers offers specialised training in materials science, rubber technology, and polymer performance.

With online, in-person, and custom training options, we provide flexible learning solutions tailored to your needs - whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise.

Why Choose Smithers Training?

• Expert-Led Courses: Learn from industry professionals with decades of hands-on experience.
• Actionable Insights: Gain practical knowledge to apply immediately in your role.
• Customisable Programs: Tailored training for your team’s unique needs, delivered at your location or online.
• CPD Accredited: All courses are quality-assured and provide CPD credits to support your professional development.

Our Training Areas Include:

• Rubber and Elastomer Technology
• Polymer Materials Science
• Material Failure Analysis and Prevention
• Sustainability and Recycling 
• Understanding Regulatory Compliance

Explore Our Course Options

View Course Dates: Find scheduled training events for upcoming courses.
Custom Training: Tailored programs for your team, designed to meet your specific challenges.
Rubber Courses: Deep dive into rubber technology with our expert-led courses.
Plastics Courses: Explore our plastic material learning pathways

Ready to take the next step in your professional development?
Explore our training courses today and find the right fit for you.

What our delegates say

“The skill set of the providers is clearly world class and it has been a privilege to listen to them”
Rikki Speakman (Diageo Global Supply)

“I would give it 5*. Brilliant atmosphere, interesting lab experience, delicious lunch, beautiful location”
Olga Koprowska (Cambridge Weight Plan)

“Lots of information in a short time”
Richard Nilsson (Tetra Pak)

“One of the best courses I have attended”
Patrick McHugh (Fibrax Ltd)

“Fantastic course and will promote within my company” 
Matthew Hall (Xylem Water Services Ltd)

“Course better than most. Has given a greater insight into what happens inside an extruder and will enable me to fault find quicker and improve running conditions”
Darren Manoharan (Zotefoams Plc)

“Really good and presenters were excellent too, made it easier to tackle difficult regulatory issues”
Hanna Peltonen (Hexpol Compounding UK Ltd)

“Presentation of material excellent and a lot of information supplied. Good pointers to follow up material”
Paul Fram (Princess of Wales Hospital)

“Excellent, it is great how we managed to cover so many topics in such a short time”
Giuliano Tari (Kingfisher)