Sep 12, 2022 - 8 Minutes
Bostik Academy: Adhesive Education That Sticks | Bostik Blog
Bostik Academy
Bostik USA Headquarters, Wauwatosa, WI
Introducing Bostik Academy — A Technical Knowledge Center for Industry Professionals
At Bostik, we believe knowledge is the key to better results. That is why we have created Bostik Academy, an international technical knowledge center for professionals in the construction market. It offers a wide variety of educational resources, in a variety of formats that suit various learning preferences. Our academy provides participants with the unique opportunity to work directly with industry experts and get hands-on experience with the latest in smart sealant and adhesive technologies.
How Important is Education in Construction?
The construction industry is ever-evolving as new innovations and technologies are constantly being developed. Whether you are an experienced professional or new to the industry, continuing your education is vital to the success and longevity of your career.
Continuing your education gives you the opportunity to acquire new skills and learn about new technologies that lead to improved performance. In a field that is constantly changing, even the most seasoned professional can fall behind if they are not keeping up with developing construction methods and products.
How to Find the Right Education Resources
The first step in finding the right education resources in the construction industry is to understand your needs. Asking yourself questions like what your end goals are, what is your preferred learning style, what is your time commitment and what prior knowledge are you bringing in helps narrow down potential resources and helps you understand your real needs.
The next step is to research and start comparing programs that sound like a good fit. It is best to look for programs that you can personalize to your project needs as well as programs that offer training from industry specialists recognized in their field.
Another way to narrow down your search is to ask for recommendations from other trusted professionals. The construction industry is a community with a wealth of knowledge and resources ready to be shared.
What is Bostik Academy?
Bostik Academy is a technical knowledge center carefully developed for professionals in the construction market. Bostik Academy provides a comprehensive guide to product applications, inside industry resources and recommendations, detailed product portfolios, extensive tutorials, personalized seminars and contacts for technical support.
The training program is tailored towards professionals in the construction market who want virtual and in-person advanced training as well as in-depth insight into the best products and application methods for their needs. The topics covered include construction and façade application, wall and flooring preparation, advanced sealing methods and more.
Bostik Academy is an incredible tool where customers can find instant answers to their technical questions and achieve better results through better knowledge.
Who are the Bostik Lecturers?
The Bostik Academy experts are industry leaders with extensive product knowledge, who served in the construction industry in hands-on and business ownership roles. Our highly skilled technical team is comprised of seasoned individuals with diverse backgrounds and comprehensive experiences in both residential and commercial settings.
Who Can Utilize Bostik Academy Resources?
Bostik Academy is a FREE, technical resource center for contractors, engineers, designers, distributors, application specialists, and other professionals in the construction industry. Bostik Academy is a valuable resource for anyone wanting more knowledge and hands-on experience with Bostik products, in all roles and skill levels.
What Kind of Education Formats are Available?
There are a variety of education formats available to suit any learning style. The Bostik Academy provides both virtual and in-person training in a variety of languages to help as many industry partners as possible.
For quick and easy online learning, the Technical Video Center provides interactive content designed to provide you with the tools you need for a variety of projects. This content is easily accessible, professionally developed and perfect to use on the job site.
For a more in-depth virtual learning experience, you could register for eLearning. Bostik Academy eLearning provides concise, technical education that can be completed anytime, anywhere, with each module typically taking 15 minutes or less. In addition, the eLearning course catalog can be filtered down by product, system, application, course type, author, and other criteria to quickly pinpoint the knowledge you need. Successful course completions are tracked in the system and certificates are issued immediately for safekeeping and display. The courses are short, focused and tailored to your knowledge and skill level.
Bostik also regularly offers webinars on a wide variety of subjects to offer everyone the opportunity to learn about and experience new innovations and product applications.
For more hands-on, in-person learning, Bostik Training Centers provide instructor-led courses that parallel real-world construction applications. Led by experts that have “been there, done that” in both residential and commercial construction, students learn step-by-step system installations with tips & tricks and mistakes to avoid.
Bostik’s goal is to connect customers with experienced specialists and create an accessible space to nurture the exchange of knowledge. In addition to training videos and in-person sessions, the Bostik Academy has an extensive library of product portfolios, catalogs, brochures, technical documents and more to provide deep insights into Bostik’s innovative products and their uses. Our FAQ page also has all the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Bostik’s technical support staff is always on hand for support, information and recommendations personalized to your needs. Personalized training, both online and offline, can be requested as well for interactive, hands-on application sessions with industry experts.
Benefits of Bostik Academy
The Bostik Academy offers several unique benefits, including:
- Learning directly from passionate industry experts and specialists
- Knowledge to expand your product selection within Bostik and our local brands
- An in-depth view of product applications and how they can benefit your customers
- The latest industry innovations and application methods
- Training solutions catered to your immediate needs, easily accessible from a job site
- A carefully created range of education formats to fit any learning style
- Technical support contacts readily available to offer personalized recommendations
- An inside resource with answers to all your questions and concerns
- The opportunity to register for personalized technical seminars
- Access to our library of Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product presentations and more
Is Bostik Academy Right for You?
Knowledge is not gained by accident, but by hard work, repetition and training. Bostik Academy provides our customers with instant answers to their technical questions and unparalleled expertise to achieve smarter construction projects.
Whether you are an experienced professional or new to the wall and flooring industry, visit Bostik Academy.