Training Courses

• To train R and D chemists and engineers in the most efficient methods for developing cheap, robust processes used to manufacture fine organic chemicals in the minimum amount of time.
• To educate chemists in the principles of scale-up and development, in basic chemical engineering concepts and in techniques for the optimisation of processes.
• To educate chemists to learn from the experience (and mistakes) of others by examining case studies from industry.

At the end of the course participants will have gained:

• A logical investigative approach to chemical development and optimisation.
• An insight into the factors involved in development and scale-up.
• An appreciation of chemical engineering concepts, particularly mixing, heat transfer and process control.
• A preliminary knowledge of statistical methods of optimisation.
• Improved ability to decide which parts of the chemical process to examine in detail
• Ideas for efficient resource allocation
• Improved troubleshooting and problem solving ability

• Young Chemists who have just started work in industry as development chemists
• Organic Chemists/Medicinal Chemists in Research and Development who would like to gain an appreciation of development and scale up and who are perhaps contemplating moving into chemical development.            
• Development and Production Chemists in industry who would like to improve their efficiency and gain an insight into alternative approaches to chemical development.
• Chemical Engineers who wish to understand a chemist’s approach to chemical development of batch processes. (Engineers would, however, need a good grounding in organic chemistry)
• Students who are about to enter the industry and can obtain company sponsorship.
• Experienced Chemists looking to refresh and/or augment their knowledge of chemical development
• Analytical Chemists who wish to gain a broader appreciation of process chemistry
• Managers who might benefit from a comprehensive and up to date overview of chemical development

"The course was excellent in general.  In particular, the breadth of subjects that were covered in a very clear and concise manner, plus the format and number of problem sessions, were excellent in my opinion.  High quality handouts with a wealth of literature references."   Novexel SA

"Very well organised.  Problem sessions are a really good idea.  The literature information in the manual is very helpful."   Boehringer Ingelheim

"Very useful and enjoyable - thanks!"   Hospira Boulder Inc

"The course was helpful and the presenters were fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to."   Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Co

"I love the small group problem solving sessions."   Vertex