Testimonials
“I think I can easily say that all my chemical background and knowledge comes from The Coatings Training Institute.”
A word from some of our amazing students

Isla Taylor
R&D Colour Chemist

"I’m really enjoying studying through CTI. I enjoy that I can take the courses at my own pace and find time around my workload to do the course content."
Modules Undertaken
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L4
403 Solvents and Additives
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L4
404 Media - Introduction and Manufacture of Media
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L4
405 Non-Convertible Media
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L4
406 Oils, Driers and Oleoresins
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L4
407 Convertible Media - Alkyds and Polyesters
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L4
408 Acrylics and Aminos
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L4
409 Epoxies and Urethane Resins
I’d definitely recommend studying through the CTI. I think the course content is very varied to suit any area of the coatings industry, and modules can be hand-selected to suit the learner.
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Catherine Gibson
Portfolio Development Technician

"I liked the fact that the course is done remotely, so study can be done at your own pace at home around work."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
200 Coatings for Life - An Introduction
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L2
201 General Overview of Coatings
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L2
202 Media and Solvents
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L2
203 Pigments and their Properties
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L2
204 Paint and Ink Manufacture - Rheology
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L2
205 Evaluation
I would definitely recommend studying through CTI to someone interested. The course content is interesting and relevant if you have a career in the paint industry.
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Melanie Brogden
Research and Development Assistant

"...definitely study through CTI because you can learn and develop your knowledge whilst also having a career that links to what you are studying."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
201 General Overview of Coatings
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L2
206 Surface Preparation
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L3
319 Evaluation of Paints – Physical Properties
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L3
320 Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental Properties
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L3
324 Paint Application – Spraying
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L3
329 Application – Metallic Substrates
My experience studying was a positive one as I enjoyed researching information and writing my assignments. My studies have helped me in my career because I feel that what I have learnt links in to my career. I feel that I have a better understanding and increased knowledge since is studying.
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Courtney Turner
Quality Control

"I have had a great experience with CTI. My main takeaways from my time on my course, and the further I go into my modules is that there are so many factors and interesting topics regarding paint and coatings in general."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
201 General Overview of Coatings
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L2
202 Media and Solvents
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L2
203 Pigments and their Properties
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L2
205 Evaluation
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L2
206 Surface Preparation
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L2
209 Paint and Ink Application
This course has been a bonus in my career. I have now moved into the Quality Control team at Tor
Coatings, and I have goals to progress further with my career with Tor Coatings as my knowledge
increases.

Patrycja Zuchowska
Laboratory Technician

"This is a great place to gain or expand your knowledge about coatings. There is maximum support throughout all your studies."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
201 General Overview of Coatings
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L2
203 Pigments and their Properties
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L2
205 Evaluation
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L2
206 Surface Preparation
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L3
314 Manufacture – Paint
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L3
323 The Evaluation of Colour
The CTI courses help me to gain knowledge in coatings as I started my apprenticeship at PRA. Now I am finishing my apprenticeship and starting my career as a qualified laboratory technician.
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Rebecca Jones
Development Chemist

"I chose to study with the CTI to give myself a challenge and expand my knowledge in the hope that this would enhance my understanding of coatings and allow me to grow within my company and progress in my career."
Modules Undertaken
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L4
403 Solvents and Additives
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L4
407 Convertible Media - Alkyds and Polyesters*
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L5
503 Formulation – Determining Factors
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L5
510 Urethane and Amino Resins*
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L5
511 Epoxy, Acrylic and Water Reducible Resins*
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L5
599 Advanced Level Formulation Project
I have gained a more thorough understanding which has made it easier to develop and formulate coatings as I am able to apply what I have learned from the CTI in my day-to-day role.
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Linda Ferrante
Radiation Cure R&D Team Leader

"The CTI Modules have significantly helped me to improve my overall theoretical and practical understanding of Coatings Technology. I am successfully using what I have learned at work."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
203 Pigments and their Properties
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L2
204 Paint and Ink Manufacture - Rheology
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L3
312 Testing – Solvents and Resins
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L3
323 The Evaluation of Colour
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L3
330 Application – Non-Metallic Substrates
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L3
332 The Curing of Coatings
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L4
403 Solvents and Additives
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L4
408 Acrylics and Aminos *
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L4
409 Epoxies and Urethane Resins *
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L4
418 Manufacture – Flow
I decided to study with the Coatings Training Institute because I wanted to become more knowledgeable on the technical aspects of Coatings Technology, such as formulation, Quality Control, manufacturing and application of coatings. My line manager helped me on selecting the modules from the list to complement my initial knowledge.
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Sam Gumbley
R&D Technician, Belzona Polymerics

"The studies expanded my knowledge and awareness of what goes into creating a coating and what can affect the application or how the coating is applied."
Modules Undertaken
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L2
201 General Overview of Coatings
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L2
206 Surface Preparation
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L3
319 Evaluation of Paints – Physical Properties
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L3
320 Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental Properties
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L3
324 Paint Application – Spraying
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L3
329 Application – Metallic Substrates
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L4
409 Epoxies and Urethane Resins *
Although some modules may not seem to have complete relevance to your industry or role, it is a good opportunity to learn and see the possible links between industries. In industry, things can change, and you never know when things you learned in the past may become useful. Each module is completed in your own time, so it can easily be fitted in and around busy times at work.
Continue Reading...Our Latest Award Winners
The BCF Student of the Year award, for our Coatings Training Institute (CTI) students, is decided by our industry-respected tutors. It represents the students that have achieved the best grades in our CTI modules and gives our top-attaining students industry-wide recognition for their achievements.

Cindy Xu
Company: PPG Architectural Coatings UK
Year award won: 2012

Daniel Casey
Company: Becker Industrial Coatings
Year award won: 2015

Darren James
Company: HMG Paints
Year award won: 2017

James Skliarsky
Company: Pronto Industrial Paints
Year award won: 2016

Kieran Parker
Company: Whitford
Year award won: 2018

Ben Perriman
Company: Jotun Paints
Year award won: 2014

Linda Ferrante
Company: Fujichem Sonneborn
Year award won: 2021

Mark Mills
Company: PPG Whitford
Year award won: 2019

Peter Smith
Company: Becker Industrial Coatings
Year award won: 2013

Sam Gumbley
Company: Belzona
Year award won: 2022

Courtney Turner
Company: Tor Coatings
Year award won: 2023

Catherine Gibson
Company: PPG Architectural Coatings UK
Year award won: 2024