Certificate in Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Food
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics have garnered increasing attention recently from the scientific community, healthcare professionals, and the public. This shift has been driven by expanding microbiome research, which has altered perceptions of microorganisms from merely disease-causing agents to integral components of human health. As a result, public awareness and acceptance of probiotics and synbiotics are on the rise.
The specialized course offers an in-depth exploration of probiotics, detailing their different types and effects. It also covers prebiotics and synbiotics, examining their interactions with probiotics and their overall impact on the human body. This content is tailored for those interested in healthy nutrition, disease prevention (including cancer), and commonly used pharmaceuticals.
Key aspects explained in detail, including criteria for recognising probiotics and prebiotics, influence of the intestinal microflora on the body, critical facets of the production of these beneficial compounds, recent technological developments in the field, and their present and future commercial potential.
To aid learning, several quizzes and activities are included to help participants assess their understanding of the topics covered. The course provides valuable materials that can be applied to probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic value addition and enhance technical knowledge. It is highly interactive, encouraging participants to ask questions and share experiences gained through industry work. The course features a series of lectures combined with individual and group exercises to facilitate better learning.
This Course Will Empower You To:
- Understand Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Food Industry
- Explain activities of individual species and strains of microorganisms inhabiting the intestines
- Understand different methods of modulating the intestinal microflora and products that have a beneficial effect on it.
- Understand consumer Behaviour Models to Predict Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Synbiotics in the Food Packaging Industry
- Explain treatment of safety issues and regulatory claims, as well as their market potential, rounds out the resource.
Programme Structure
Module 1: Introduction to Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics
Module 2: Intestinal microflora and Mechanism of Action
Module 3: Health benefits and therapeutic potentials
Module 4: Technological Advancements Towards Safety and Industrial Application
Module 5: Challenges for Probiotic and Synbiotic formulations
Module 6: Consumer Behaviour Models to Predict Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Synbiotics in the Food Packaging Industry
Module 7: Future emerging areas of research
Module 8: Role of Probiotic, Prebiotic and Synbiotic in Nutraceutical and Food Industry
Module 9: Quality Regulations in Probiotic, Prebiotic and Synbiotic and future challenges
Module 10: Case study
Who Should Attend:
Eligibility
Any graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.
Programme Duration
The duration of the training is 5 days.
Registration
The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.
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 Certificate in Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Food by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.
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
The participants of this programme have prospective career opportunities in Nutraceutical and new product development, research, teaching, production, record keeping, technical writing and related activities. They can also work as food scientists in food & research institutions. The information, guidance, practical training and completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. Those who are already working in these areas will be benefitted by the programme in terms of career enhancement and growth within the organisation or at the time of switching their organisations.
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