IOM3 Training Academy offers a range of industry-recognised technical courses and qualifications designed to support the career development of those working at all levels within our sectors.
Many of our courses are accredited by PIABC and lead to nationally recognised qualifications. We work closely with our technical communities and key stakeholders to ensure that our courses are appropriate, accessible and achievable.
Packaging Courses & Qualifications
We offer a range of PIABC-regulated qualifications in packaging technology along with a number of short courses
Materials Courses & Qualifications
The Institute offers a range of courses and qualification covering many different materials
Business Skills Courses & Qualifications
Courses in a variety of formats to enable you to improve your non-technical transferrable skills
Upcoming courses
Our face-to-face courses allow you to network with your fellow students and learn from experts in their field. Our courses are run virtually via Zoom, in our classroom in Grantham or on-site.
Performance Management Autumn 2022
A one-day workshop designed to develop practical skills in managing others
Grantham
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Autumn 2022
An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.
Grantham
An Introduction to Mechanical Testing
An introduction of the principles of testing and its importance
Grantham- Free
Can a Recycled Compound be an alternative to Virgin Polymer Compound
As Virgin Polymer Compound is more expensive than a recycled material, is there an alternative?
Understanding Finance & Risk Management Autumn 2022
A one-day workshop designed to help you to understand the key concepts of finance and accounting
Grantham
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Autumn 2022
An in-depth exploration of all things packaging for those wishing to deepen their practice
Blended
Online and distance learning courses
Our online and distance learning courses are available anytime throughout the year and enable you to study at a time and pace to suit you.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application 2022
A distance learning course for those that wish to develop their career in the wood industry further.
Distance Learning
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products 2022
A distance learning course for those new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.
Distance Learning
EQIPT Full course 2022
EQIPT training for those wishing to audit against the BRCGS for Food Packaging Materials
Online
View on demand webinars
Upcoming examinations
We run examinations for our PIABC regulated qualifications twice a year in November and June. Details of the next examination series will appear here in due course.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application exam: 22 November 2022, 1400 to 1530
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Clay Technology Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Clay Technology exam: 22 November 2022, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products exam: 22 November 2022, 1400 to 1530
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 1 Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 1 exam: 23 November 2022, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 3 Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 3 exam: 23 November 2022, 1400 to 1700
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Exam November 2022
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging exam: 23 November 2022, 0900 to 1100
EQIPT Exam November 2022
EQIPT exam: 24 November 2022, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2B exam Nov22
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2B exam: 24 November 2022, 1400 to 1600
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2A Exam Nov22
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2A exam: 24 November 2022, 0900 to 1200
