Plastics Technology Certificate

The plastics industry is one of the main contributors in the field of engineering. Plastic parts have spread into each area of life, making our daily tasks easier and the world more efficient. The Plastics Technology Certificate develops a foundational knowledge of plastics, covers in-depth features of plastics design and helps you stay competitive in the industry. With topics ranging from biomedical devices, injection molds and plastic materials to sizing, calibration and implementation, our expert instructors share their extensive experience with you, strengthening your skills and expanding your knowledge base.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define the technical properties of plastics and apply them using quantifiable methods
  • Summarize plastic mold concepts and determine how to avoid costly design mistakes
  • Describe methods to communicate the troubleshooting process and solutions
  • Examine the role of new technologies and their growing connection to biomedical plastics
  • List the factors that affect plastic part performance
  • Select case studies to critique best practices and identify common pitfalls when designing devices

Courses

To get started, choose from our broad selection of courses. Earn your certificate by completing 6 core courses and 2 elective courses within three years. An alternative option to the elective courses is to enroll in our Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate and complete the capstone project.

For information on the course format, view the session information on the selected course page.

CORE COURSESFallSpringSummerPrice
Designing Plastic Parts for the Injection Molding Process

11/12-11/13/2024 In-person

5/6-5/7/2025 In-person

$1395
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

6/10-6/12/2025 Live Online

$1645
Plastic Injection Mold Design: Basic and Advanced Topics$1645
Plastic Part Failure: Analysis, Design & Prevention$1645
Strictly Snap-Fits: Developing World-Class Snap-Fit Attachments$1395
The Essentials of Silicone Elastomers

4/8-4/16/2025 Live Online

$1395
ELECTIVE COURSESFallSpringSummerPrice
Advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing$1645
Fundamentals of Plastic Material Selection

4/22-4/23/2025 In-person

$1395
Moldflow Analysis$1390
Molding of Rubber and Design of Rubber Molds

11/13-11/15/2024 In-person With Livestream

4/29-5/1/2025 In-person With Livestream

$1645

Still Have Questions? Contact Us.

Aaliyah Schoclet, Program Manager

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