Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Fats and Oil Processing (PFOP/EFOP)

The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Fats and Oil Processing will provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students to develop their skills about oils and fats, their supply chain, about the crops and extraction process of oil. Furthermore, they will experience difference between oils and fats and their functionality. They will gain a deeper understanding of the chemistry involved in fats and oils, oil storage, oil refining, oil modification, and nutritional aspects of oils and fats.

In order to enhance the knowledge in the area of Fats and Oil Processing, FFSQ, IGMPI has designed this programme. This is undertaken through theoretical knowledge and practical skill as both are essential to master the field of Food industry.

The objective of this programme is to give knowledge about Oilseed processing, refining process, functionality of oils and fats, modification of fats and oils, Oil storage, handling and transport, and applications on Oleochemical. On completion of this programme student will be able to explain the crucial function of oils and fats in new product development, during its growth and development and diversification.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Fats and Oils

Module 2: Chemistry of Fats and Oils

Module 3: Chemical Engineering Operations in Fats and Oils

Module 4: Natural Sources and their supply chains

Module 5: Refining and modification of Fats and Oils

Module 6: Functions of Fats and Oils

Module 7: Nutritional aspect Fats and Oils

Module 8: Oil storage, handling and modifications

Module 9: Quality control and Component Valorization

Module 10: Packaging of Fats and Oils

Module 11: Entrepreneurship Development in Food Industry

Module 12: Industry based Case Studies

Module 13: 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

The accompanying training 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.
• 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 Fats and Oil Processing by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, 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, IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the agro-allied industries, food processing and production industry. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities like Research and Development Manager, QA Managers, Quality Head, Quality In charge, Production Managers, etc.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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