Introduction to Rechargeable Batteries
Exploring rechargeable batteries & their impact across sectors where electrification is key for decarbonisation.
Our Materials courses cover a wide range of topics and are suitable for those just starting out in their career or simply wanting to expand their knowledge, to those wishing to undertake higher level learning.
Our courses are available in the classroom, in your workplace, virtually or online and our tutors, who are experts from all materials sectors, will support you throughout your learning journey. The majority of our courses last one day and are recognised for Continuing Professional Development, however, a small number are longer and lead to regulated qualifications.
If you would like to discuss how we can support you and your colleagues in developing your knowledge please get in touch
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Sustainability & lean manufacturing courses
These general courses are suitable for anyone with an interest in sustainability and lean manufacturing.
Planning for the Future - The Power of Hydrogen
One-day course exploring the potential power of hydrogen for decarbonising industrial manufacturing activities.
Materials Processing - The Road to Net-zero
Half-day course examining how material processors can embark on the journey to Net-zero
Design for Sustainability & Circular Economy
One-day course introducing the main principles for designing for sustainability and circularity
Sustainable Design In Composites
One-day course introducing the main principles for designing sustainably with composites
Life Cycle Assessment
One-day course providing an insight into the principles of Life Cycle Assessment and how to interpret a report
Packaging Design for the Circular Economy
Exploring the context, principles, influences & considerations of designing, specifying & selecting more circular packaging
Lean Six Sigma
A management approach to business performance improvement that blends the individual specialisms of Lean and Six Sigma
Metallurgy courses
Our suite of courses highlights key aspects of the application of metals and they are suitable for those in the earlier stages of their career. They are delivered in an accessible and engaging way and are very much focussed on practical side of things. Learners will receive a certificate of attendance for each full course, but if you attend three you will earn an IOM3 Certificate in Metallurgy in Practice.
Metallurgy in Practice
A suite of courses highlighting practical aspects important in metallurgy
Introduction to Ferrous Metallurgy
Specialist metallurgical training for those working in the oil and gas sectors
Engineering Metallurgy
A one-day course exploring the basic concepts of metallurgy
Fracture and Fatigue Failure Analysis
Training for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the factors affecting failure modes and an introduction to failure analysis.
Introduction to Corrosion & Its Prevention
Focussing on the fundamentals of corrosion and how it can be prevented
Introduction to Mechanical Testing
An introduction to the principles of testing and its importance
Introduction to Materials Selection
An introduction to the principles of materials selection for engineering applications.
Introduction to Oilfield Metallurgy
Specialist metallurgical training for those working in the oil and gas sectors
Metals processing courses
These courses are suitable for those with some experience and are focussed on particular aspects of metals processing.
Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Equipping you with the terminology and skills to succeed in the implementation of this innovative technology
Practical Roll Pass Design
Short course on the classification and design of steel hot-rolled sections
Wood technology courses & qualifications
Our wood technology training is designed to advance and encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood-based materials.
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber and Panel Products and their Uses
A distance learning course for those new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology and Application
A distance learning course for those that wish to develop their career in the wood industry further
Specialist Wood Courses
Short courses on specific aspects of wood technology
Asset Management, Maintenance & Reliability Suite
Asset management and maintenance (AMM) is fundamental to the optimal running of any engineering business. Understanding and implementing a regular maintenance programme saves money and enables business risks to be managed. Our courses can be taken as individual stand-alone courses, but learners attending all four will receive an IOM3 Certificate in Asset Management.
Fundamentals of Asset Management
Discover what asset management involves and the business benefits of an effective strategy across all phases of the asset life cycle
Maintenance Strategy Development
Develop the fundamental skills to develop an efficient and effective maintenance plan
Reliability & Risk-Based Maintenance
Develop the tools needed to build reliability into your maintenance programme
Failure Investigation & Analysis
Develop the tools and methodologies to define the problem, identify the cause and implement a solution
