{"id":23,"date":"2019-02-26T19:34:10","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T19:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/foodsafety-new\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:04:09","slug":"courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/foodsafety\/courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Our non-credit courses are available on an on-demand basis and can be completed on your own time. The for-credit courses follow the traditional semester schedule and engage students with an in depth level of understanding through weekly assignments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On-Demand and Short Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our online learning activities cover a variety of food safety topics. They are self-paced, meaning that after you enroll and access them, you are on your own to complete them. Once you enroll in a course, you have 365 days to complete it. All courses contain multimedia elements such as images, text and simple animations. Some feature audio,video clips, virtual tours, case studies, scenario-based learning activities and quizzes. Graded quizzes and exams may be required if certification is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone<\/em> can take our on-demand, short courses. You do not have to be enrolled at NC State or registered through the university’s registrar’s office for on-demand, short courses. People in the following roles find these courses to be valuable: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Food and beverage operators <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Quality assurance workers & supervisors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Food safety personnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  Owners of small food processing facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.   Plant\/Production managers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.   Food safety regulators, auditors, and inspectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer a discount for group enrollment of five or more employees.<\/strong> Participants must all be registered at the same time and in one order to use discount. Please use accurate email and registration info for each employee.<\/em> To register contact: food_safety_support@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$275.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\n \"Environmental\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Environmental Monitoring in the Dairy Industry<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$350.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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GMPs for New Hires and Refresher Course<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$125.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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GMPs for Aspiring Managers<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Perfect for managerial staff at your food facility. Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$275.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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GMPs Master Course Bundle<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$400.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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GMPs for Warehousing and Distribution<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$75.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Food Safety Basics for Ice Cream Makers<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit courses. Finish at your own pace. Purchase individual courses or entire curriculum bundle. Earn certificates of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$35.00 each or $250.00 entire bundle \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Food Safety Basics for Cheesemakers<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit courses. Finish on your own schedule. Purchase individual course or entire curriculum bundles. Earn certificates of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$35.00 each or $175 entire bundle \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Norovirus and Food Safety<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$125.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Online HACCP Training for Blueberry Packers<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$275.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Online Acidified Foods Manufacturing School<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$400.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Preventive Controls for Human Food Courses<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

In-person courses: FSPCA Training for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls and Risk Reduction Strategies for Controlling Environmental Hazards<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Sanitation Essentials in Food Manufacturing<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Online asynchronous non-credit course. Finish on your own schedule. Earn a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

$125.00 \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Academic Courses for College Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our courses for college credit are online and available to anyone who registers through the university\u2019s registrar\u2019s office. You do not have to be admitted as a full-time student to take them, however, they do apply towards the Undergraduate Certificate in Food Safety and Quality<\/a> Management. If you’re a currently enrolled NC State student, you can take these courses on an as-needed basis in the spring, summer, and fall semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n

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FS250 Basics of Food Safety and Quality<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of the Food Safety and Quality Management Certificate. It is one of a bundle of four required courses.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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FS416 Quality Control In Food and Bioprocessing<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of the Food Safety and Quality Management Certificate. It is one of a bundle of four required courses.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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FS435 Food Safety Management Systems<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of the Food Safety and Quality Management Certificate. It is one of a bundle of four required courses.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Food Safety and Quality Management Required Elective<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of the Food Safety and Quality Management Certificate. It is one of a bundle of four required courses.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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FS516 Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Graduate level course.<\/em> This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of Food Safety and Quality Management.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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FS535 Food Safety Management Systems<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Graduate level course.<\/em> This blended synchronous and asynchronous course is part of Food Safety and Quality Management.
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