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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

Compounding and Testing of Plastics
Date:  09/22/2025 - 09/22/2025
Course Number:  017-1244

Date:  03/27/2026 - 03/27/2026
Course Number:  017-1460

Date:  06/19/2026 - 06/19/2026
Course Number:  017-1461

Date:  09/21/2026 - 09/21/2026
Course Number:  017-1462

Introduction to Color Science
Date:  09/22/2025 - 09/23/2025
Course Number:  208-1347

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

Making Properties and Profits: Twin Screw Extrusion Seminar
Date:  09/22/2025 - 09/24/2025
Course Number:  218-1439

Date:  02/16/2026 - 02/18/2026
Course Number:  218-1485

Date:  09/21/2026 - 09/23/2026
Course Number:  218-1486

Plastic Part Failure Analysis
Date:  09/24/2025 - 09/25/2025
Course Number:  042-1190

Date:  07/16/2026 - 07/17/2026
Course Number:  042-1528

Date:  09/23/2026 - 09/24/2026
Course Number:  042-1529

Understanding Dynamic Properties of Rubber and Rubber Products
Date:  09/25/2025 - 09/26/2025
Course Number:  072-1391

Date:  04/14/2026 - 04/15/2026
Course Number:  072-1534

Date:  07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
Course Number:  072-1535

Date:  09/24/2026 - 09/25/2026
Course Number:  072-1536

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