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
Materials Courses & Qualifications
Minerals, Mining & Geosciences Courses
Business Skills Courses & Qualifications
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.
- Free
Quantification of Organic Additives in Battery Materials
Exploring the use of thermogravimetric analysis with mass spectroscopy for carbon characterisation in Li-ion battery cathodes
- CPD hours
Intermediate Geotechnical Knowledge & Practice
The Level 3 Intermediate course for Clay Quarry Managers
Forterra Measham Site
Performance Management Spring 2023
A one-day workshop designed to develop practical skills in managing others
Grantham
IOM3 Certificate in Management 2023
The ideal course for people in or about to take up their first managerial or supervisory position
Grantham- Free
Best Practices & Applications of Elevated Temperature Mechanical Testing
Exploring how additively manufactured superalloy materials behave in real-world applications.
An Introduction to Materials Selection 2023
An introduction to the principles of materials selection for engineering applications.
Grantham
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 2 Award in Timber and Panel Products 2023
A distance learning course for those new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.
Distance Learning
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application 2023
A distance learning course for those that wish to develop their career in the wood industry further.
Distance Learning
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging online 2023
A distance learning course for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.
Online
EQIPT Full Course 2023
EQIPT training for those wishing to audit against the BRCGS for Food Packaging Materials Issue 6
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 Clay Technology Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Clay Technology exam: 6 June 2023, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products exam: 6 June 2023, 1400, to 1530
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application exam: 6 June 2023, 1400, to 1530
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging (New Qualification) Exam
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging exam: 7 June 2023, 0900 to 1100
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging Unit A Examination
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging exam: 7 June 2023, 0900 to 1100
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 1 (New Qualification)
PIABC Level 5 Packaging Diploma Unit 1 Understanding the Role & Functions of Packaging exam: 7 June 2023, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 1 Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 1 exam: 7 June 2023, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 3 Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 3 exam: 7 June 2023, 1400, to 1700
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2A Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2A exam: 8 June 2023, 0900 to 1200
EQIPT Exam June 2023
EQIPT exam: 8 June 2023, 0900 to 1200
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2B Exam June 2023
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology Unit 2B exam: 8 June 2023, 1400, to 1600