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Understanding and working with Plastics
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
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| Introduction to Plastics Technology | Online | 19 Jan - 16 Feb 1 Jun - 29 Jun 7 Sep - 5 Oct 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Introduction to Plastics Technology | In-person | 18 Mar - 19 Mar 10 Jun - 11 Jun 7 Oct - 8 Oct |
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| Exploring Extrusion | In-person | 13 May - 14 May 16 Sep - 17 Sep |
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| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | In-person | 20 May - 21 May 21 Oct - 22 Oct |
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| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | Online | 19 Jan - 16 Feb 1 Jun - 29 Jun 7 Sep - 5 Oct 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | In-person | 30 Apr 29 Oct |
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| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Plastic Components | Online | 19 Jan - 16 Feb 27 Apr - 25 May 20 Jul - 17 Aug 14 Sep - 12 Oct |
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| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Plastic Components | In-person | 6 May 24 Sep |
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| Introduction to Polyurethanes | Online | 2 Mar - 30 Mar 11 May - 08 June 31 Aug - 28 Sep 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Introduction to Polyurethanes | In-person | 8 Apr - 9 Apr 14 Oct - 15 Oct |
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| A Practitioner's Approach to Polyurethanes | In-Person | 18 Nov - 19 Nov | UK | Learn More |
Understanding and working with Rubbers and Elastomers
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
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| Introduction to Rubber Technology | Online | 12 Jan - 9 Feb 11 May - 8 Jun 20 Jul - 17 Aug 28 Sep - 26 Oct |
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| Introduction to Rubber Technology | In-person | 4 Feb - 5 Feb 15 Jul - 16 Jul 11 Nov -12 Nov |
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| Foundations in Rubber Materials | Online | 12 Jan - 9 Feb 13 Apr - 11 May 22 Jun - 20 Jul 19 Oct - 16 Nov |
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| Foundations in Rubber Materials | In-person | 28 May 2026 | UK | Learn More |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | Online | 16 Feb - 16 Mar 13 Apr - 11 May 22 Jun - 20 Jul 31 Aug - 28 Sep |
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| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | In-person | 5 Mar 10 Sep |
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| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | Online | 19 Jan - 16 Feb 27 Apr - 25 May 20 Jul - 17 Aug 29 Oct - 23 Nov |
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| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | In-person | 7 May 3 Sep |
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| Sealing with Elastomers | Online | 12 Jan - 9 Feb 13 Apr - 11 May 22 Jun - 20 Jul 31 Aug - 28 Sep |
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| Sealing with Elastomers | In-person | 4 Mar 9 Sep |
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Understanding Sustainability and Recycling Challenges
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
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| Recycling Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact | Online | 19 Jan - 16 Feb 13 Apr - 11 May 31 Aug - 28 Sep 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Recycling Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact | In-person | 4 Jun 26 Nov |
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| Introduction to Sustainability | Online | 16 Mar - 13 Apr 6 Jul - 3 Aug 7 Sep - 5 Oct 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Introduction to Sustainability | In-person | 22 Jul -23 Jul 28 Oct - 29 Oct |
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| Waste to Resource: Circular Strategies for Plastics and Rubbers | In-person | 15 Jun - 16 Jun 23 Nov - 24 Nov |
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Understanding Regulations and Applications
| Course | Format | Dates | Location | |
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| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | Online | 12 Jan - 9 Feb 11 May - 8 Jun 31 Aug - 28 Sep 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | In-person | 25 Feb - 26 Feb 4 Nov - 5 Nov |
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| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices | Online | 16 Mar - 13 Apr 6 Jul - 3 Aug 7 Sep - 5 Oct 9 Nov - 7 Dec |
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| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices | In-person | 24 Jun - 25 Jun 30 Sep - 1 Oct |
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