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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

Understanding Polymers and their Applications
Date:  04/25/2025 - 04/25/2025
Course Number:  221-1560

Rheological Theories and Their Direct Applications in the Polymer Industry
Date:  05/05/2025 - 05/07/2025
Course Number:  184-1398

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

Rubber Technician Training
Date:  05/14/2025 - 05/16/2025
Course Number:  126-1291

Date:  10/08/2025 - 10/10/2025
Course Number:  126-1366

Date:  02/17/2026 - 02/19/2026
Course Number:  126-1479

Date:  05/13/2026 - 05/15/2026
Course Number:  126-1480

Date:  10/07/2026 - 10/09/2026
Course Number:  126-1481

Introduction to Color Science
Date:  05/19/2025 - 05/20/2025
Course Number:  208-1345

Date:  06/17/2025 - 06/18/2025
Course Number:  208-1346

Date:  09/22/2025 - 09/23/2025
Course Number:  208-1347

Date:  10/14/2025 - 10/15/2025
Course Number:  208-1348

Polymer Compounding, Formulating, and Testing of Plastics, Rubber, Adhesives, and Coatings
Date:  05/21/2025 - 05/23/2025
Course Number:  043-1249

Date:  11/12/2025 - 11/14/2025
Course Number:  043-1250

Date:  02/11/2026 - 02/13/2026
Course Number:  043-1445

Date:  05/20/2026 - 05/22/2026
Course Number:  043-1446

Date:  11/11/2026 - 11/13/2026
Course Number:  043-1447

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