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.

Who Should Attend?

Suppliers
Producers
Chemical & Equipment Distributors
Manufacturers
Marketing Professionals

Why Should You Attend?

Increase your understanding of the basics of PU chemistry, processing, and end uses.
Learn about the latest standards, trends, and developments in the PU industry.
Learn from experts about how new regulations and market expectations are leading to changes in formulations, products, and processing.

2023 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 65th Polyurethanes Technical Conference from Sunday, September 24, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.

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.
Virtual PDP courses will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET.

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PU 100: Introduction to the Polyurethane Industry

Instructor: Yonghui Zhang, Dow
Course Date: Sunday, September 24, 2023
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PU 101: Polyurethane Chemistry

Instructors: Brandon Parks and Mike Jeffries, Covestro
Course Date: September 12, 2023 – Virtual Course*
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PU 102A: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Market Overview

Instructor: Chris Thiede, Dow
Course Date: September 25, 2023
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PU 102B: Rigid Polyurethane Foam Market Overview

Instructor: Fernand Saad, BASF
Course Date: September 19, 2023 – Virtual Course*
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PU 104A: Polyurethane Adhesives & Sealants

Instructors: Tom Willumstad and Bindu Krishan, Dow
Course Date: September 25, 2023
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PU 104B: Polyurethane Coatings and Elastomers

Instructor: Steven Reinstadtler, Covestro
Course Date: September 24, 2023
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PU 105: Introduction to Polyurethane Processing & Equipment

Instructors: John Tolley, Hennecke and Andrea Bartolini, Cannon
Course Date: September 25, 2023
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PU 106: Introduction to Composites

Instructors: Abhishek Dhyani, Dow, and Andrea Bartolini, Cannon
Course Date: September 24, 2023
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NEW! PU 107: Introduction to Surfactants, Catalysts and Additives

Instructors: Paolo Banfi, Repi LLC, Theo Diplas, Repi LLC, Tim Miller, Evonik, Mayank Singh, Evonik
Course Date: September 7, 2023– Virtual Course*

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

Instructors: David Mullen, Rubicon and Randy Myrabo, BASF
Course Date: September 21, 2023 – Virtual Course*
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PU 204: Physical Testing of Polyurethane

Instructor: Sam Kharchenko, BASF
Course Date: September 25, 2023
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PU 205: Life Cycle Assessments

Instructor: Mohamed Bouguettaya, BASF and Bruce Uhlman, BASF
Course Date: September 14, 2023 – Virtual Course*