The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining caters for students, teachers and further learners at all stages of the education system from secondary school to FE, HE and continuing professional development.

Accredited programmes
The Institute is licensed by the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) to accredit programmes in the UK and abroad leading to academic and professional qualifications in engineering and other areas of materials science. See our list of UK universities offering IOM3-accredited qualifications, apply for IOM3 accreditation for your own programme, or see our guidelines on further learning.

Approval for CPD
The Institute also approves events for professional development purposes.

Packaging courses
The Institute provides a range of industry-recognised packaging qualifications including the Diploma in Packaging Technology and Certificate in Packaging, as well as tailored courses for companies.

Clay Technology courses
The Institute provides a range of industry-recognised qualifications including the Certificate in Clay Building Products and Clay Quarry Management.

Wood Technology courses
The Institute offers a range of industry-recognised wood technology courses as a result of the merger in 2009 with the Institute of Wood Science, now known as IWSc: The Wood Technology Society.

Schools and Student Starpack Awards

Designed to attract the cream of the UK's young people to a career in packaging design and technology, the Student and Schools Starpack Awards play an important role in fostering talent within the nation's schools, colleges and universities. The Schools Starpack Awards provide computer technology and cash prizes for the schools, while the winners of the Student Starpack Awards enjoy expenses-paid work experience and trips abroad.