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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

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.

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.

2025 PDP schedule will be announced in early spring.