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