Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control (PGDFQAQC/EDFQAQC)

Food quality control and assurance quality certification has picked up importance in the recent years with the food business following the quality management system as per the guidelines. Quality assurance and quality control has turned into an important segment of the food industry with the reception of testing and control system of food safety. Therefore, anyone, who is getting into the the food organization or already in it, is benefited with programme like the one CFTRM has introduced i.e. a post graduate diploma in food processing and preservation to equip individuals to meet the demands of the market.

Programme Structure

Module 1 : Fundamentals of Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Module 2 : Quality Assurance in Food Industry

Module 3: Validation and Verification

Module 4: Quality Control and testing procedures

Module 5: Documentation, Good Documentation Practices, SOPs & Protocols

Module 6: Establishing Quality Control Checks: Inspection & Audits

Module 7: Role of Good Manufacturing Practices and their regulations in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Module 8: Total Quality Management in Food Industry

Module 9: Quality Assurance- A risk based approach (Possible problems & Fixes)

Module 10: Quality Certifications, Govt. Regulations, ISO, FSSAI & FDA Guidelines

Module 11: Emerging trends in quality related aspects of food industry

Module 12: Quality Systems in major segments of food industries

Module 13: Food Quality Regulations and guidelines in India

Module 14: Case Studies

Module 15: Laboratory demonstration, practicals and instrument handling

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• 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.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control by Centre for Food Technology Research and Management, IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe. 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 global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury),Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd.,Vimta Labs,Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

Centre for Food Technology Research and Management (CFTRM), IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the food industry needs trained food professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme 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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Programme Fee Details

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in