Professional Certification in Bakery and Confectionery (CBC)

Bakery and Confectionery products are an item of mass consumption in view of its low price and high nutrient value and have gained popularity among masses. Bread and biscuit accounts for over 82% of total bakery products produced in the country. The bakery industry in India enjoys a comparative advantage in manufacturing with abundant supply of the primary ingredients required by the industry. The market is growing with high pace which is contributed by both organized and unorganized sector.

In order to enhance the knowledge in the area of Bakery and Confectionery, FFSQ, IGMPI has designed this short term programme of Bakery and Confectionery. This is undertaken through a practical and theoretical aspect of bakery. The aim of the programme is to understand the process and how their ingredients play a role. Quality parameters of the raw and finished products are elaborated. It includes preparation of bakery products like bread, cake and biscuit and its evaluation. The programme provides individuals with key knowledge of packaging, shelf life and food laws that can be applied directly in existing products and also in development of new products.

The programme has been designed for baking professionals, students aspiring to work in the field of Bakery and Confectionery, entrepreneurs, all involved in implementing and maintaining product quality systems, quality control and quality assurance personnel and new product development personnel.

Programme Structure

Module 1 : Role of bakery ingredients

Module 2 : Quality parameters of Raw materials

Module 3: Equipment used in product manufacture

Module 4: Assessment of Quality of products

Module 5: Cause and correction of defect in bakery products

Module 6: Bread spoilage

Module 7: Concept of Newer developments in manufacture of Bakery products

Module 8: Food laws

Module 9: Packaging

Module 10: Shelf life

Module 11: Practical “ testing of raw material and finished product.

Module 12: Preparation of bakery product like bread, cake and biscuit and its evaluation.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Bakery and Confectionery by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future Career Prospects

Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the food industry, as there is a demand for trained food professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in form of job roles and positions like that of auditors, quality assurance executives, quality control executives quality managers, position in NPD team, food consultants, food journalism and many more.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 6^th Aug 2026.

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