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Welcome to Akron Polymer Training Services

Akron Polymer Training Services (APTS) provides a range of workforce training solutions that leverage the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering’s knowledgebase and capabilities. We have offerings ranging from on-site, hands-on experiential learning on our equipment to online courses viewable wherever you are. We also can tailor courses to meet your specific business challenges. Our vision is to be a world-leading workforce education solution for the polymer industry.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing valuable ways we can help your company grow and excel in today's competitive market.

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Upcoming Courses

Rheological Theories and Their Direct Applications in the Polymer Industry
Date:  07/14/2025 - 07/16/2025
Course Number:  184-1400

Date:  10/14/2025 - 10/16/2025
Course Number:  184-1399

Date:  03/04/2026 - 03/06/2026
Course Number:  184-1487

Date:  05/04/2026 - 05/06/2026
Course Number:  184-1488

Date:  07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026
Course Number:  184-1490

Date:  10/14/2026 - 10/16/2026
Course Number:  184-1489

RPA Testing of Rubber Processability and Dynamic Properties
Date:  07/23/2025 - 07/24/2025
Course Number:  065-1255

Date:  10/13/2025 - 10/14/2025
Course Number:  065-1256

Date:  02/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Course Number:  065-1463

Date:  07/23/2026 - 07/24/2026
Course Number:  065-1464

Date:  10/13/2026 - 10/14/2026
Course Number:  065-1465

Complete Injection Molding
Date:  07/28/2025 - 07/30/2025
Course Number:  170-1296

Date:  09/15/2025 - 09/17/2025
Course Number:  170-1367

Date:  04/06/2026 - 04/08/2026
Course Number:  170-1531

Date:  07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026
Course Number:  170-1532

Date:  09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026
Course Number:  170-1533

THE POLYMER AND PLASTICS INDUSTRY: An Introduction to Commodity and Specialty Polymer Materials, Markets and Fabrication Processes
Date:  08/04/2025 - 08/06/2025
Course Number:  217-1436

Date:  10/27/2025 - 10/29/2025
Course Number:  217-1437

Date:  03/16/2026 - 03/18/2026
Course Number:  217-1500

Date:  08/03/2026 - 08/05/2026
Course Number:  217-1501

Date:  10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026
Course Number:  217-1502

Plastics 101
Date:  08/04/2025 - 08/06/2025
Course Number:  212-1424

Date:  11/05/2025 - 11/07/2025
Course Number:  212-1425

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