Online Food Safety Program

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The graduates of our online food safety courses ensure a safe global food supply — and more. They’re evolving in their careers, innovating, and taking their companies to the next level.

We offer the best training delivered by university faculty who are experts in their fields. Whether you need a certification for your job or you’re ready to advance in your career, we have the courses for you.

Who Should Apply

  • Those employed in the food and allied industries looking for qualifications for a promotion in their jobs
  • Food industry workers who need HACCP and other important certifications
  • Those who are unemployed and want an education that will make them hirable
  • Those who need flexibility in their schedule
  • Those who live away from Raleigh and can’t commute to campus

What You Will Learn

  • How to maintain a hygienic food/beverage processing/retail/foodservice environment
  • How to develop a food safety plan and implement a food safety management system
  • How to consistently produce food/beverage products that meet customer, government, and supply chain specifications

Careers Available

  • Food safety management
  • Food quality control and quality assurance
  • Food inspections and auditing

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Three Courses. Unlimited Opportunity.

The University Certificate in Food Safety & Quality Management provides individuals an opportunity to learn basic food safety, quality control, and operations management concepts that are useful throughout the food manufacturing supply chain. It is available to non-degree seeking students and both undergraduate and graduate students at NC State University.

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FS 250: Basics of Food Safety & Quality

This course examines the programs that maintain food safety and quality in food processing environments.

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FS 416: Quality Control in Food & Bioprocessing

Students will learn the organization and principles of quality control in the food and bioprocessing industries.

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FS 435: Food Safety Managment Systems

This course teaches students how to develop and implement food safety management systems, including HACCP.

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Need customized trainings for your employees? You've come to the right place.

We are proud to offer customization and/or optimization of food science and food safety education and training programs. Past projects have improved knowledge gains, skills development and compliance with food safety regulations. Our group comprises a diverse mix of faculty, staff and students who possess subject-matter expertise and instructional design and program evaluation skills. Put us to work for you.

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Cost Information

The cost of this program depends on how many credits you take at a time and whether you are a North Carolina resident. Each of the courses in this 12-credit program is a 3-credit course. To learn the cost per 3-credit course, visit the NC State Student Services Center online and refer to the “Undergraduate – Standard DE Rate” section.

Get Started Today

Learn more about our Food Safety & Quality Management certificate program and jump start your food safety career today. Feel free to contact us if you have questions:

Clint Stevenson
FBNS Distance Education Coordinator
cdsteve3@ncsu.edu
919-513-2065

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