Who We Are
Coatings Academy is a professional training organization dedicated to advancing the polyurea and protective coatings industry. Founded by the team behind ArmorThane — one of the world’s leading polyurea manufacturers — Coatings Academy was created to address a clear gap in the market: qualified, hands-on education that prepares applicators, contractors, and business owners to work confidently with high-performance coating systems.
Our instructors are working professionals with decades of field experience in polyurea application, equipment operation, surface preparation, and protective coating inspection. Every curriculum we offer reflects real-world industry standards and the latest advancements in material chemistry and spray technology.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to equip every student with the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional confidence needed to succeed in the coatings industry. Whether you are entering the industry for the first time or expanding an existing business into new application markets, Coatings Academy provides the structured, credentialed path you need.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike generic online courses, Coatings Academy training programs combine technical coursework with practical application experience. Students work with actual spray equipment, learn to troubleshoot real-world application problems, and receive certification credentials recognized throughout the coatings industry.
- Industry-Backed Curriculum: Developed in partnership with ArmorThane’s chemical and equipment teams, our programs reflect the actual demands of coating professionals in the field.
- Certified Instructors: Every instructor is a certified polyurea applicator with demonstrated field expertise across commercial, industrial, and specialty coating applications.
- Hands-On Training: Our courses are not purely lecture-based. Students practice spray techniques, surface preparation, and equipment maintenance under direct supervision.
- Nationally Recognized Certification: Graduates of our certification programs receive credentials that signal professional competency to clients, employers, and project managers.
Our Training Programs
Coatings Academy currently offers three core certification tracks, each designed to serve a different stage of your career or business development:
- Polyurea Certification Course — A comprehensive program covering chemistry fundamentals, equipment operation, surface preparation, spray technique, troubleshooting, and safety protocols.
- Spray-On Bedliner Course — Focused training for applicators entering the vehicle protection and truck bedliner market, one of the fastest-growing segments in the polyurea industry.
- Polyurea Inspection Course — Designed for quality assurance professionals, project managers, and experienced applicators who need to assess coating installations against industry standards.
Our Connection to ArmorThane
Coatings Academy operates under the ArmorThane family of brands. ArmorThane has been manufacturing polyurea and polyurethane coatings for over 30 years, supplying contractors, military facilities, municipalities, and specialty applicators across more than 70 countries. Our deep connection to the manufacturing side of the industry means that Coatings Academy students learn from the source, with direct access to the latest formulations, equipment innovations, and application research.
Get in Touch
We welcome inquiries from individuals, contractors, business owners, and organizations interested in professional polyurea training. Please visit our Contact Us page or use the contact form to speak with a training advisor. We are happy to help you find the right program for your goals.
