Curso Understanding Coatings Formulation

Program Overview

The "Understanding Coatings Formulation" program, offered by IQS Executive Education, provides a comprehensive understanding of paints and their formulation. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experiences, the program equips professionals with the skills to effectively formulate paints in the current market context. Key competencies include advanced knowledge of application resolution, paint characteristics, manufacturing knowledge, formulation skills, and market trends. The program is particularly relevant for professionals in R&D, laboratory management, and technical support roles within the paint and coatings industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The "Understanding Coatings Formulation" program is a specialized module within the "Posgrado en Tecnología de Pinturas" (Postgraduate in Paint Technology) program offered by IQS Executive Education. It is described as the only program in Spain and Latin America that provides a comprehensive understanding of paints and their formulation, with a business perspective and international focus. The program aims to equip professionals with the necessary tools to formulate paints effectively in the current market context, combining theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experiences in prestigious companies and their laboratories.

Objectives:

The program aims to provide participants with the following key competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of application resolution: Understanding how to approach different painting scenarios, including surface preparation, equipment, application conditions, and the behavior of paint in each application based on its formulation.
• Advanced technical knowledge of paint characteristics: Comprehensive understanding of surface treatment, safety and environmental regulations, paint characteristics (rheology, polymers, etc.
), current regulations, color theory, characterization methods, and more.
• Knowledge of paint systems: Developing technical skills to design paint systems, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Formulation knowledge: Developing comprehensive technical skills to formulate paints.
• Supervision of painting work: Developing technical skills to supervise the application of paints.
• Market and trends in the sector: Understanding trends in paint formulation, adaptations to new regulations, latest trends in raw materials and formulation, and the current state of the global and national market.

Outline:

Content:

The program covers a wide range of topics related to paint formulation, including:

• Advanced application resolution: Understanding how to approach different painting scenarios, including surface preparation, equipment, application conditions, and the behavior of paint in each application based on its formulation.
• Advanced technical knowledge of paint characteristics: Comprehensive understanding of surface treatment, safety and environmental regulations, paint characteristics (rheology, polymers, etc.
), current regulations, color theory, characterization methods, and more.
• Knowledge of paint systems: Developing technical skills to design paint systems, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Formulation knowledge: Developing comprehensive technical skills to formulate paints.
• Supervision of painting work: Developing technical skills to supervise the application of paints.
• Market and trends in the sector: Understanding trends in paint formulation, adaptations to new regulations, latest trends in raw materials and formulation, and the current state of the global and national market.

Structure:

The program is structured into modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of paint formulation. The modules are:

• Conocimiento avanzado de resolución sobre aplicación: Advanced knowledge of application resolution
• Conocimiento técnico avanzado sobre las características de las pinturas: Advanced technical knowledge of paint characteristics
• Conocimiento de fabricación industrial: Knowledge of industrial manufacturing
• Conocimiento en sistemas de pintura: Knowledge of paint systems
• Conocimiento formulación: Formulation knowledge
• Supervisión de trabajos de pintado: Supervision of painting work
• Mercado y tendencias en el sector: Market and trends in the sector

Course Schedule:

• Conocimiento técnico avanzado sobre las características de las pinturas: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of surface treatment, safety and environmental regulations, paint characteristics (rheology, polymers, etc.
), current regulations, color theory, characterization methods, and more.
• Conocimiento en sistemas de pintura: This module develops technical skills to design paint systems, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Conocimiento formulación: This module provides comprehensive technical skills to formulate paints.
• Supervisión de trabajos de pintado: This module develops technical skills to supervise the application of paints.
• Mercado y tendencias en el sector: This module explores trends in paint formulation, adaptations to new regulations, latest trends in raw materials and formulation, and the current state of the global and national market.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

The program utilizes a participatory and personalized methodology to address the specific needs of each participant. The assessment methods include:

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program employs a participatory and personalized methodology to address the specific needs of each participant. This approach aims to ensure that all participants, regardless of their background, can fully engage with the material and benefit from the program.

Faculty:

The program features a team of experienced professors with expertise in the field of paint technology. The faculty includes:

• Andrés Jiménez García
• Anna Trepat Saltor
• Antonio Sánchez Badia
• Eduardo López-Dóriga Enríquez
• Eva Tejada Rosales
• Francesc Guinart Palet
• Francesc Català Prats
• Jordi Aguado Cubillo
• Laura Fernández Ruano, PhD (Department of Quantitative Methods)
• Lorenzo Peñas Domingo
• Maria Almató Guiteras
• Miquel Arracó Ramos
• Pau Pujolar Ribera
• Pilar Casas Carné
• Santiago Arias Codolar

Unique Approaches:

The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory experiences in prestigious companies and their laboratories. This approach allows participants to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and gain valuable insights into the industry.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

The program prepares participants for a variety of career paths in the paint and coatings industry, including:

• Research and Development (R&D) Director: Leading the development of new paint formulations and technologies.
• Laboratory Manager: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a paint laboratory.
• Technical Specialist: Providing technical support to customers and internal teams on paint formulation and application.
• Quality Control Specialist: Ensuring the quality and consistency of paint products.
• Production Manager: Managing the production process of paints and coatings.

Opportunities:

The program provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a competitive and evolving paint and coatings market. Graduates will be well-equipped to take on challenging roles in research, development, production, quality control, and technical support.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of paint formulation, including:

• Advanced knowledge of application resolution: Understanding how to approach different painting scenarios, including surface preparation, equipment, application conditions, and the behavior of paint in each application based on its formulation.
• Advanced technical knowledge of paint characteristics: Comprehensive understanding of surface treatment, safety and environmental regulations, paint characteristics (rheology, polymers, etc.
), current regulations, color theory, characterization methods, and more.
• Knowledge of paint systems: Developing technical skills to design paint systems, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Formulation knowledge: Developing comprehensive technical skills to formulate paints.
• Supervision of painting work: Developing technical skills to supervise the application of paints.
• The program is taught in Spanish.
• The program is part of the "Posgrado en Tecnología de Pinturas" (Postgraduate in Paint Technology) program.
• The program is open to professionals who want to gain an updated understanding of the paint sector, whether they are already involved in formulation or are planning to enter the field.
• The program is particularly relevant for professionals such as R&D directors, laboratory managers, and technical specialists.
• The program includes practical laboratory experiences in prestigious companies and their laboratories.
• The program is designed to be participatory and personalized, addressing the specific needs of each participant.
• The program is assessed through exercises and case studies.
• The program is taught by a team of experienced professors with expertise in the field of paint technology.
• The program provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a competitive and evolving paint and coatings market.