Courses, Workshops and Certifications

Continuing Education for Success

Whether you want to continue your education for personal growth or to obtain certifications for professional development, we can help. Some extension programs offer learning opportunities to non-degree-seeking students of all levels and backgrounds. Class formats can vary between online and in-person learning experiences.

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Seafood HACCP

Learn how to implement and manage the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.

Charcuterie School

A short course for the professional chef or anyone in the food industry who wants to learn the art and science of making high-quality cured meats.

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Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP)

A two-day course for U.S. importers providing knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation of the U.S. FDA.

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Preventive Controls for Human Food

For small to medium-sized food processors to learn safe practices for manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding food products.

Courses for College Credit

You can take our Introduction to Food Science course, complete the Food Safety Certificate Program, or obtain your Master of Nutrition through our online, for-credit courses.

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Acidified Foods Manufacturing School

For operators or operating supervisors to learn food handling techniques, protection principles, and sanitation.

Breastfeeding and Public Health

Learn the basics and importance of infant and young child feeding from a public health perspective.

Clinical Breastfeeding Support

Learn the skills and content required for entry-level clinical support for infant feeding.

Environmental Monitoring in the Dairy Industry

Learn how to develop and implement an EMP in the food industry.

Food Safety and Quality Management

Learn about food safety, quality control, and operations management related to the food manufacturing supply chain.

Food Safety Basics for Artisan Cheesemakers

Learn how to develop food safety programs and comply with food safety regulations and standards.

Food Safety Basics for Ice Cream Makers

For small to medium-sized ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers as an introduction to food safety practices.

Good Manufacturing Practices for Warehousing and Distribution

Fulfills the qualified individual requirement for those working in food and beverage warehousing and distribution centers.

Good Manufacturing Practices in Food Safety

Provides an understanding of the foundational concepts in food safety.

HACCP Training

General training for individuals in the food industry who want to earn a HACCP certification.

HACCP Training for Blueberry Packers

Learn how to implement and manage the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system.

Norovirus and Food Safety

Learn the epidemiology of foodborne norovirus infections, approaches for detecting norovirus, and prevention and inactivation methods for controlling contamination events.

Preventive Controls for Dairy Processors

Develop food safety plans and the knowledge to develop a preventive controls safety management plan.