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The Polyurethane Professional Development Program

CPI's Education Center has been offering the Professional Development Program (PDP) for two decades. This program is designed for both experienced professionals and newcomers in the polyurethane industry. The PDP programs offers an extensive range of courses covering topics relevant to technical and non-technical experts.

The PDP courses are taught by industry-leading experts and cover introductory, advanced, and specialized topics.

Professional Development Program Class

Who Should Attend?

  • Suppliers
  • Producers
  • Chemical & Equipment Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Marketing Professionals

Courses & Instructors

The Professional Development Program is a hybrid program that offers virtual and in-person courses. The virtual portion of the PDP will begin in September. In person courses will be held concurrently with the Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

Please note:
  • In-person PDP attendees MUST be registered to the CPI Technical Conference.
  • The in-person PDP package includes access to virtual PDP courses.
PU 100: Introduction to the Polyurethane Industry

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PU 101: Polyurethane Chemistry

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PU 102A: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Market Overview

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PU 102B: Rigid Polyurethane Foam Market Overview

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PU 104A: Polyurethane Adhesives & Sealants

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PU 104B: Polyurethane Coatings and Elastomers

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PU 105: Introduction to Polyurethane Processing & Equipment

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PU 106: Introduction to Composites

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PU 107: Introduction to Surfactants, Catalysts and Additives

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PU 201: Polyurethane Raw Materials Testing, Specifications and Performance: "The Myth and the Magic"

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PU 204: Physical Testing of Polyurethane

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PU 205: Enabling Circular Economy for Plastics: Tools to Help Close the Loop

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