Learning Outcomes

Introduction to FSSC 22000

Categories of FSSC:22000

FSSC Definitions and Requirements (Clauses 2.1 - 2.5.4)

FSSC Requirements (Clauses 2.5.5 - 2.5.15)

Lesson Summary

This module introduces you to the FSSC 22000 standard, its organizational benefits, and its relations with ISO 22000. You will also study the eight Food Chain Categories and examples of their content. Lastly, you will also learn the FSSC 22000's terms, definitions, and requirements in a clause-by-clause manner.

FSSC 22000 - Fundamentals of Food Safety System - Course Assessment

Learn how to create a solid food safety management system that meets the FSSC 22000 standard in this free online course.

FSSC 22000 - Fundamentals of Food Safety System

Concerns regarding the safety of food products are rising daily. One of the primary reasons for this is the absence of functioning food safety systems. One of the most recognized food safety standards, the Food Safety Safety Certification (FSSC) 22000, can help fill this gap. This food safety course is designed to help food safety professionals understand the FSSC 22000's requirements and create fully functioning food safety management systems.

Food Industry and Food Quality - Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Food Industry

Quality Concepts and Food Quality

Food Quality Factors - Part 1

Food Quality Factors - Part 2

Food Quality Factors - Part 3

Food Industry and Food Quality - Lesson Summary

This module introduces the learner to the definition and importance of food quality in the food processing industry. It will discuss in detail the different quality factors, such as sensory, nutritional, safety, shelf-life, and socio-economic aspects of quality, and the different regulations governing the quality and safety of foods worldwide.

Food Quality Control Tools - Learning Outcomes

Food Quality Control and Assurance

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Quality Control Tools in the Food Industry - Part 1

Quality Control Tools in the Food Industry - Part 2

Practical Examples and Applications - Part 1

Practical Examples and Applications - Part 2

Food Quality Control Tools - Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of quality control, assurance, and total quality management. You will be able to effectively employ the tools of quality (i.e., histograms, flow and scatter diagrams, control, Pareto charts, check sheets, and fishbone diagrams) in your organization to achieve high-quality and consistent food.

Application of Quality Control Tools in the Food Industry - Course Assessment

Learn the concepts of food quality & implement the seven quality tools in the food industry with this free online course

Food Quality: Application of Quality Control (QC) Tools in the Food Industry

This course on “Food Quality: Application of Quality Control (QC) Tools in the Food Industry” provides you with both technical and practical knowledge on the different aspects and attributes of food quality, quality management in the food industry, and how to ensure the production of consistent, high-quality food products within your organization by using the seven tools of quality control to maintain food quality standards.

An Introduction to the Innovation Process

This module introduces you to an innovation process for a food or beverage manufacturer.  It examines the benefits of implementing a robust, structured Innovation Process.  It introduces the key steps and stage gates in an Innovation Process and looks at the functions that need to engage for successful innovation.

Topic 1: Review Product Portfolio

Topic 2: Establish Food Values and Design Criteria

Topic 3: Food-Consumer Trends and Health Challenges

Topic 4: Markets and Cultures

Topic 5: Consumer Groups and Generations

Topic 6: Product Opportunities

Topic 7: Package Opportunities

Topic 8: Screen Ideas

Topic 9: Assess Feasibility

Topic 10: Finalise Design Brief

Module 2 delves into the first four steps of the innovation process and explores the product portfolio, food values, design criteria, food and consumer trends, markets, cultures, consumers groups, generations, product and package opportunities. It introduces mechanisms to screen ideas, assess feasibility of options and develop a comprehensive design brief. These topics inform product development, product positioning and the power of your brand with a view to winning and retaining consumers.

Topic1: Introduction

Topic 2: Company Policy

Topic 3: Identify and assess suppliers

Topic 4: Specifications

Topic 5: Audit, Approve and Maintain Suppliers

Module 3 examines the impact of ingredients, packages and suppliers in your innovation process and outlines the steps necessary to ensure consistency of supply and to protect your brand.

Assessment on Modules 1 to 3

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Specify Requirements

Topic 3: Working with the Brand Agency

Module 5 explores what’s needed for successful brand agency interactions and outputs. It looks at what constitutes a positive consumer experience for label interactions and covers the information you provide to the brand agency such that they can design labels and artwork to fit the product concept and meet your expectations.

Topic 1: Specifications and Test Methods

Topic 2: Finalise Recipe

Topic 3: Consumer Validate Concept

Topic 4: Manufacturing/Technical Requirements and Scale Up

Topic 5: Shelf Life Studies

Topic 6: Operating Standards

Module 6 delves into technical and operating standards and explores the recipe, consumer validating your concept, specifications, test methods, manufacturing and technical requirements, scale up, manufacturing process instructions and shelf life studies.  These topics inform your operating standards, company policies and portfolio management process.

Topic 1: Retail Quality Monitoring

Topic 2: Innovation Scorecard

Topic 3: Innovation Process Manager Role

Topic 4: Innovation Process Implementation Toolkit

Module 7 introduces mechanisms to sustain performance. The topics explored are retail monitoring post launch, the innovation scorecard, the role of the innovation process manager and the tools needed for effective implementation of an innovation process.

Assessment on Modules 5 to 7

Module 9: Diploma in Innovation Management - Final Assessment

Learn about innovation processes and operational roadmaps in the food and beverage industry with this online course.

Diploma in Innovation Management for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

This free online innovation management for food and beverage manufacturing diploma course will help food and beverage manufacturing professionals who are continuously trying to come up with new ways to attract customers and get their items off shelves. With this course, you will learn to tackle challenges in the food innovation process, realise growth opportunities, increase the power of your brand, and much, much more!

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