Summary

TechnoBiz offers a globally relevant Executive Diploma Program on “Rubber Industry – Technology & Management”, delivered fully online with special emphasis on the Non-Tyre Rubber Products industry. Designed for working professionals, the program aims to develop a future-ready workforce with strong technical, analytical, management, communication, and leadership skills. It follows a comprehensive 360° approach covering applied science, manufacturing, design, operations, engineering, regulations, productivity, innovation, management, and Smart Rubber Factory concepts —integrating technical and strategic perspectives into one cohesive learning journey. Participants can choose flexible durations of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, start at any time, and receive a customized learning pathway aligned with company expectations and individual career goals.

Participant Criteria

This Executive Diploma Program is designed exclusively for working professionals in the rubber industry. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the rubber sector, either in technical or non-technical roles, and must be currently employed in the industry. The program is not open to everyone; the TechnoBiz team will assess each applicant’s qualifications, experience, and relevance to the program through a personal online interview to ensure the right fit and maintain the executive-level standards of the program.

Program Format & Key Features

• Expert-Led Learning: The program includes 100+ structured modules delivered by 40+ well experienced international experts, covering specialized industry topics with over 200 hours of executive-level presentations focused on rubber technology, manufacturing, management, and innovation.
• TechnoBiz Practical Guides (E-Books): Participants are required to study selected TechnoBiz e-books on Rubber Processing and Management. These practical guides provide structured technical knowledge, best practices, and business insights to strengthen applied learning and decision-making capability.
• Cross Learning Among Participants: Each participant must deliver three professional presentations (minimum 30 minutes each) based on their experience and expertise. Colleagues from their organization may attend these live sessions to encourage internal knowledge transfer and leadership development.
• Business Conversations with Industry Leaders: Participants engage in structured conversations with invited rubber industry business leaders to gain practical exposure to strategic management, leadership challenges, and real-world business decision-making.
• Discussion-Based & Open Book Assessments: Assessments are conducted in a discussionoriented, open-book format. Participants complete evaluation tasks by forming a team with two colleagues, fostering collaborative analysis and practical problem-solving.
• Industry Project Assignment – “100++ Good Practices for Rubber Industries”: Participants must complete and formally present a structured project titled “100++ Good Practices in the Rubber Industry,” developed through discussions with colleagues, customers, and suppliers to ensure practical relevance.
• Hosting a “Rubber Tech-Talk” for Their Company: Each participant is required to organize a 3hour TechnoBiz Rubber Tech-Talk within their company by inviting rubber technology suppliers to present the latest innovations, enabling company-wide technical upskilling.
• Designed for Working Professionals: The program is structured to allow participants to enroll and complete the diploma while continuing full-time employment, with flexible scheduling to ensure convenient participation and practical integration into their work environment.

Expert-Led Module List

Module 01 : Intr oduction to Rubber Products Industry | Module 02 : General Purpose Rubbers | Module 03 : Special Purpose Rubbers - Part 1 (EPDM, NBR, CR , CPE, CSM, ACM, AEM) | Module 04 : Special Purpose Rubbers - Part 2 (HNBR , FKM, ECO, VMQ, FQM, PU) | Module 05 : Fillers for Rubber Reinforcement | Module 06 : Rubber Processing Additives | Module 07 : Natural Rubber : Grades & Selection | Module 08 : Rubber Mixing Technology | Module 09 : Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds | Module 10 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds | Module 11 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds | Module 12 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates | Module 13 : Carbon Black Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement | Module 14 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement | Module 15 : Rubber Process Oils: Types & Selection | Module 16 : Rubber Compound Formulation: Development & Case Studies | Module 17 : Molded Rubber Products: Compound Development | Module 18 : Rubber Mixing Procedures & Sequence | Module 19 : Reverse Engineering in Compound Development | Module 20 : Hydraulic Hoses: Rubber Compound Development | Module 21 : Best Practices for Rubber Chemists in Material Development | Module 22 : Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development | Module 23 : Rubber Reclaim Application in Non-Tyre Products | Module 24 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur: Property Design | Module 25 : Rubber Curing by Peroxide – Advantages & Limitations | Module 26 : Rheology and Rheological Effects in Rubber Compounds | Module 27 : Fill-Factor & Batch Weight of Internal Mixer | Module 28-33 : Rubber Industry Clinic 1-5 | Module 33 : Ru bber Testing Laboratory : Instruments & Purpose | Module 34 : Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder | Module 35 : Impurities in Rubber Compounds - How to Handle? | Module 36 : Rubber Profile Extrusion & Vulcanization Lines | Module 37 : Thermoplastic Elastomers - Process, Properties & Recent Applications | Module 38 : Rubber Chemicals Quality & Handling | Module 39 : Rubber Testing - Good & Bad Practices | Module 40 : Rubber Product Molding and Process Overview for the Non-Technologist | Module 41 : Rubber Compound & Process Design to Reduce Backrinding | Module 42 : Introduction to Compression Rubber Molding | Module 43 : Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing in Compression Molding | Module 44-45 : Compression Rubber Mold Design – Part 1 &2 | Module 46 : Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms in Compression Molding | Module 47 : Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation in Compres sion Molding | Module 48 : Air Removal in Compression Molding | Module 49 : Troubleshooting of Compression Molding | Module 50 : Rubber Materials and Compounds Characterization by RPA | Module 51 : Best-Practices Rubber Injection Molding Machinery Investment & Planning | Module 52 : Design of Rubber Injection Molding Process | Module 53 : Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid? | Module 54 : Design of Experiments (DoE) in Rubber Manufacturing Processes | Module 55 : Use of Alternate Carbon Blacks in Rubber Compounding | Module 56 : Selection of Rubbers for meeting Heat, Ozone and Oil Resistance | Module 57 : Introduction to Rubber Hoses | Module 58 : Rubber Compound Development for Hoses | Module 59 : Rubber Hose Manufacturing Process & Control | Module 60 : Rubber Rules - Vulcanization | Module 61 : Rubber Rules - Polymer Characterization | Module 62 : Rubber Rules - Rubber Flow | Module 63 : Rubber Rules - Cavity Filling | Module 64 : Rubber Rules - Response to Applied Force | Module 65 : Understanding of TPE & TPV Families | Module 66 : TPV Industry Overview | Module 67 : TPV Structure & Properties | Module 68 : TPV Processing | Module 69 : TPV Applications in Automotive | Module 70 : TPV Applications in Industrial & Consumer Products | Module 71 : Troubleshooting of TPV Molding | Module 72 : TPV Extrusion Principles & Troubleshooting | Module 73 : India Rubber Industry - Outlook & Opportunities | Module 74 : Sri Lanka Rubber Industry Outlook & Opportunities | Module 75 : Malaysia Rubber Industry - Outlook & Opportunities | Module 76 : Coaching Mentoring Need for Executives & Managers in Rubber Industries | Module 77 : Fine Mesh Straining of Rubber Compounds | Module 78 : Micronized Rubber Powder & Applications | Module 79 : Research Trends in Rubber Science & Technology | Module 80 : Aspects of Compounding with Ground Rubber | Module 81 : Importance of Wall Slip in Rubber Processing | Module 82 : Sponge / Cellular Rubber Technology Basics | Module 83 : Raw Materials & Selection for Sponge / Cellular Rubber | Module 84 : Compound Development for Sponge / Cellular Rubber | Module 85 : Manufacturing of Sponge / Cellular Rubber | Module 86 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies | Module 87 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties | Module 88 : EPDM Rubber Compounding | Module 89 : EPDM Rubber Processing | Module 90 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products | Module 91 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive | Module 92 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods | Module 93 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes | Module 94 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing | Module 95 : Rubber Industry Clinic - Part 6 | Module 96 : Cost Reduction in Moulded Rubber Products Manufacturing | Module 97 : Rubber Industry Clinic - Part 7 | Module 98 : Elastomer Characterization by Temperature Scanning Stress Relaxation (TSSR) Test | Module 99 : Cost Estimating for Molded Rubber Parts | Module 100 : Rubber Mold Debug | Module 101 : Intellectual Property Guidelines for Rubber Industries | Module 102 : Quality Management System Guidelines for Rubber Industries | Module 103 : Product Stewardship Guidelines for Rubber Industries | Module 104 : Operational Excellence Guidelines for Rubber Industries | Module 105 : Establishing Credit Terms for Non-Terms Customers | Module 106 : Steps to Handle Marine Insurance Claims for Sea Shipments | Module 107 : Natural Rubber Processing Behavior : Custom Rubber Mixer Perspective | Module 108 : Effect of Additives in Rubber Compounding & Products Performance | Module 109 : Fluorocarbon Rubber (FKM) & PFAS REACH Restrictions | Module 110 : Silicone Elastomers : Properties & Compounding | Module 111 : Colour Matching of Rubber Compounds | Module 112 : FDA Testing of Rubber Materials | Module 113 : Rubber Mixing Technology | Module 114 : Sales Order Entry & Developments in Rubber Mixing Business | Module 115 : Cold Runner Technique in Rubber Injection Molding | Module 116 : 100+ Good Practices for Rubber Industries | Module 117 : Rubber Industry Clinic - Part 8 | Module 118 : Developments in Regulations for Rubber Industry | Module 119 : Mould Maintenance & Management in Rubber Industry Module 120 : 3D Printing of Rubber

TechnoBiz Practical Guides

All diploma participants receive access to the TechnoBiz Practical Guide Series as part of the program. Core themes include:

• Rubber Processing & Compounding – Practical Strategies
• Manufacturing Excellence in Rubber Industry
• Quality, Compliance & Sustainability in Rubber Manufacturing
• Business, Costing & Strategic Growth for Rubber Enterprises
• Leadership, Innovation & Future-Ready Rubber Industry

Program Length / Registration Fee

• 3-Months | 2500 US$
• 6-Months | 3500 US$
• 9-Months | 4500 US$
• 12-Months | 5500 US$

How to Apply?

• Please send detailed CV of participant to peram.technobiz@gmail.com for eligibility and online interview.
• Approved participants are required to complete the registrat