# The Coatings Training Institute: Brought to you by BCF > The Coatings Training Institute is brought to you by the British Coatings Federation \(BCF\) and educates on coatings technology\. 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The module is perfect for industry newcomers, those employed at coatings companies in non\-technical roles \(i\.e\. marketing, customer service, sales\) or anyone interested in learning the basics\. The course is delivered online, via CTI's study portal\. Upon completion of the module, you will receive your Foundation Certificate in Coatings Technology\. - [Module 599 \- Advanced Level Formulation Project](https://www.thecoatingsinstitute.com/product/advanced-level-formulation-project/): Advanced Level Formulation Project\. This is intended as the very last exercise for anyone wishing to achieve the FULL technical certificate in coatings at Level 5\. This module must be selected as one of the six modules\. The student will carry out a piece of work \- a project \- involving all of the procedures explained throughout earlier modules\. - [Module 516 \- General Overview of Inkjet](https://www.thecoatingsinstitute.com/product/general-overview-of-inkjet/): The inkjet is a non\-contact printing technology in which the droplets get ejected through the small orifices onto the substrate\. It is a digital technology as the image to be printed is normally kept in a digital format\. DOD \(PIJ, TIJ, VIJ\) \- Drop On Demand CIJ \- Continuous InkJet Initially, inkjet DOD printing dominated SOHO printing markets, but with the printing of the photos and documents disappearing, this market is rapidly declining with inkjet getting a more and more significant role in commercial/business printing applications\. It is displacing silkscreen, rotary screen \& offset applications and with an increase of the speed even dome flexo applications\. Inkjet has been used for a long time in variable data printing such as date, coding, naming, addressing, barcoding and postal applications but now it is overtaking wide format poster and product decoration textile, ceramic tiles, wallpaper, laminates, furniture applications\. It is quickly becoming a preferred technique for digital presses\. Full\-colour packaging, printed electronics are some of the examples where inkjet has proven itself as a reliable technology\. - [Module 515 \- Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection of Steel Structures](https://www.thecoatingsinstitute.com/product/thin-film-intumescent-coatings-for-fire-protection-of-steel-structures/): This advanced level module deals with thin film intumescent coatings used for the fire protection of steel surfaces\. It commences with an explanation of what we mean by an intumescent coating, and introduces the generic raw material types typically used in the formulation of both water\-based and solvent\-based coatings\. This is followed by an indication of how these coatings are tested\. The application of these products is then discussed before proceeding to a comparison of various forms of fire protection\. The final section of the module provides a summary of the subject of thin film intumescents\. This module is intended for anyone requiring an understanding of intumescent coatings whether they are the formulator or other laboratory personnel, raw\-material supplier, applicator, salesperson architect or specifier \- or indeed anyone with an interest in the subject\! The module is designed to cover a wide range of topics associated with thin\-film intumescents and, depending on their needs and background, some students may find some sections more useful or appropriate than others\. As the module is set at advanced level, we would expect the student to have some knowledge of chemistry and physics and some basic knowledge of intumescents\. Note: Intumescent coatings are introduced in the intermediate level module 403, where raw materials used specifically in intumescents are discussed under the umbrella of "additives"\. - [Module 514 \- Coating Powders – Manufacture](https://www.thecoatingsinstitute.com/product/coating-powders-manufacture/): Here we investigate in depth some of the important factors that need to be controlled when making thermosetting powders\. To keep products and processes within specification, coating chemists and production staff need to think on their feet recognising and correcting quality issues as they arise\. We also discuss the design and layout of a production unit and the economics of the process\. Note: It is assumed that the student already has a thorough grounding in the basics of powder manufacturing technology\. 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