
Plastics and Elastomer Technology permeates nearly every industry today … and, thanks to technological advances, its impact shows no signs of slowing down.
Plastics engineering is more complex than ever. To answer increasing demand means staying at the forefront of innovation and efficiency – and UWM’s School of Continuing Education helps you do just that. From efficient mold design to compounding to extrusion, we offer comprehensive courses that help you maximize your knowledge, productivity and marketable skills.
Each course is led by instructors with real-world experience. They are teachers, innovators and, most importantly, engineers who understand the field.
Certificates
Courses
NewAdvanced Reliability Practices for Improving Manufacturing Equipment Performance
Becoming an Engineering Leader
May 19-20, 2026 In-person With Livestream
Jan 12-Feb 12, 2026 Online
Feb 11-March 11, 2026 Online
April 14-May 12, 2026 Online
June 30-July 28, 2026 Online
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Molding of Rubber and Design of Rubber Molds
May 12-14, 2026 In-person With Livestream
Principles of Rubber Technology
May 5-7, 2026 Live Online
RPA Testing of Rubber Processability and Dynamic Properties
April 28-29, 2026 Live Online
NewSpanish Language Skills for Manufacturers
April 29-May 27, 2026 In-person
Strictly Snap-Fits: Developing World-Class Snap-Fit Attachments
Understanding Dynamic Properties of Rubber and Rubber Products
Understanding Raw Materials: The Building Blocks of Rubber Compounding
Open Enrollment – Register Anytime On-Demand Online
Jan 12-Feb 12, 2026 Online
Feb 11-March 11, 2026 Online
April 14-May 12, 2026 Online
June 30-July 28, 2026 Online
RPA Testing of Rubber Processability and Dynamic Properties
April 28-29, 2026 Live Online
NewSpanish Language Skills for Manufacturers
April 29-May 27, 2026 In-person
Principles of Rubber Technology
May 5-7, 2026 Live Online
Molding of Rubber and Design of Rubber Molds
May 12-14, 2026 In-person With Livestream
Becoming an Engineering Leader
May 19-20, 2026 In-person With Livestream
NewAdvanced Reliability Practices for Improving Manufacturing Equipment Performance
Strictly Snap-Fits: Developing World-Class Snap-Fit Attachments
Understanding Dynamic Properties of Rubber and Rubber Products
Understanding Raw Materials: The Building Blocks of Rubber Compounding
Dates To Be Announced