SOCMA: Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

Members of SOCMA receive discounts on relevant training programs through SOCMA and partner organizations. Please review the training opportunities below.

 Click here to access discount links and offer codes.

• American Chemical Society (ACS) Courses
  The American Chemical Society offers a variety of resources for professional chemists to continue their education. One of the most popular programs they offer is their series of short courses designed to help chemical scientists and technicians keep current in today's competitive marketplace. Attendees find the content of these courses contain a wealth of material that is immediately applicable to their work.  ACS offers SOCMA Members the following discounts:
  
  Short Courses:  $50 SOCMA member discount
  Online Courses: $37.50 SOCMA member discount

• LearningSpan
  Self-paced training courses cover topics such as Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction Chemical substances (REACh), Safety, Health and Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Management and Leadership, Operational and Technical Skills, Sales and Customer Service. Through LearningSpan, individuals and companies of all sizes have the advantage of a robust online training library and comprehensive learning management system (LMS). 

• Stage-Gate International Training Program
  Stage-Gate International is the world's leading full-service provider of solutions which enable organizations to improve their Product Innovation System. Stage-Gate International co-founder, Stage-Gate creator and chemical engineer Dr. Robert Cooper is one of the most influential innovation thought leaders in the business world today. He pioneered the original research that led to many groundbreaking discoveries including the Stage-Gate Idea-to-Launch process. Now implemented by almost 80% of North American companies, it is considered to be one of the most important discoveries in the field of innovation management. Stage-Gate International has assembled the world’s most comprehensive research on the topic and through its seminars has helped train thousands on the Stage-Gate process over the last three decades.
  
  Login to view the Stage-Gate International Spring 2013 Professional Development Public Schedule
  
  SOCMA members will receive 10% off the event cost when using our special code.

• SOCMA Events and Conferences
  Throughout the year, SOCMA hosts events, webinars and conference calls to educate professionals on topics of interest in various areas of the chemical industry. Presentations by in-house and outside experts cover subject matter on chemical regulations, compliance, sales, marketing, and other best practice issues.  Click here to view upcoming events.