Food Product Development Certificate

In eCornell Certificate Programs  

Food is one of the largest industries in the world. Expectations of customers continue to evolve and create opportunities for new products.

In this certificate program, you will be guided through the iterative process of bringing a new food product or innovation to market. The first course starts with defining and testing the feasibility of your food product. You will proceed through the process of creating protocepts, conducting and incorporating consumer research, refining your initial concept, and determining how the product will meet safety requirements and quality expectations. Throughout the courses, you will also address the regulatory requirements associated with food products, investigate different manufacturing and production options, and create a framework for bringing your product to market. Each course includes a project in which you will have the opportunity to apply what you have studied to your own food idea. By the end of this certificate program, you will be able to navigate the science and business processes to successfully develop safe, high-quality food or beverage products.

For the best experience in this program, it is strongly recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.