Freeze-Drying Training Programs
From fundamentals to advanced techniques, our trainings guide you through every stage of freeze-drying with clarity and confidence.
Cycle Design and Optimization: A Hands on Approach
Hands-On Training Course
Summer Training Session
July 22-25, 2025
Fall Training Session
October 21-24, 2025
Presented by Dr. Jeff Schwegman, this laboratory based Hands-On Laboratory Training approach will focus on following the freeze-drying process from formulation and thermal analysis to cycle development and optimization, packaging and troubleshooting. Attendees will have the chance to optimize their learning experience by using tangible applications in a controlled setting.
Course Objectives At-A-Glance:
- Cycle development initial optimization
- Formulation considerations and characterization
- Utilizing differential scanning
- Calorimetry and freeze-drying microscopy in the development of the cycle
- Creating and running the freeze-drying cycle based on data obtained by analysis
- Troubleshooting problematic cycles
- Considerations for transferring freeze-drying cycles from one freeze dryer to another
- Vial headspace analysis
Freeze Dryer Operations & Maintenance Training
Production Freeze Dryer Systems Training
Benefit from freeze-drying training at every level from our SP experts on-site at our Warminster, Pennsylvania headquarters. We recognize the investment you have made purchasing and installing our freeze-drying systems, and these training programs will help you maximize the return on your freeze-drying equipment by ensuring personnel are fully trained in their operation and maintenance.
Each training option is a three-day program and fees include in-person training, course manuals, lunch and beverages. In order to maintain the high quality of our practical training workshops, places are however limited.
Current training options available:
- Fundamental I Workshop – Basic Freeze Dryer Operation & Maintenance
- Fundamental II Workshop – Advanced Freeze Dryer Operation & Maintenance
- Diagnostic Workshop – Understanding Methodology
Remote Freeze-Drying Training Program
SP offers a popular seven-module Remote Freeze- Drying Training Program package utilizing Microsoft Teams designed to deliver interactive and focused freeze-drying equipment training in the most convenient and cost-efficient way for you and your colleagues. With such a tailored program, you and your team can have questions addressed in a timely and personalized manner with our expert and experienced trainers.
Best practices are introduced based on latest industry knowledge and real-life case studies to enhance you and your team’s expertise. Programs can be structured in segments and scheduled to suit workplace schedules and geographic location.
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