Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control (PGFAQA/EFQA)

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 FFSQ 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

Module 16: Capstone Project

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 minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) 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 Live Classes/Part-time 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

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 Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ), 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.

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 (FFSQ), 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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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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