Professional Certification in Food Processing Unit Operations (FPU)

The Industry Professional Certification in Food Processing Unit Operations will provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students to develop their skills in the Food processing industries during introduction of new product in existing plant, also in designing of new food plant, unit operations to be considered for food product services and utilities required .They will gain a deeper understanding of the food processing unit operation aspects and their application methods in food processing industry.

In order to enhance the knowledge in the area of Food Processing Unit operations, 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 food processing methods, their feasibility study and analysis, Unit operations involved on primary and secondary levels, thermal & non thermal processing. On completion of this programme student will be able to explain the crucial function such as food plant operations, mass transfer applications during its growth and development and diversification.

Programme Structure

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Module 1: Introduction to Food Processing Industry from Farm to Fork

Module 2: Food Plant Layout & design

Module 3: Unit operations in food Industry, mechanical processes

Module 4: Principles of Thermal & Non thermal methods of processing

Module 5: Advances in mass transfer operations in food applications

Module 6: Latest emerging trends in food processing unit operation techniques

Module 7: Industry based Case Studies 

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

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 Food Processing Unit Operations 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

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, Biotechnology 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 Nestle India Ltd., Britannia Industries, Godrej Consumer Products, TATA Consumer Products, Marico Limited, Varun Beverages, MTR Foods, Mondelez India, Parle Agro, Heritage Foods, Vadilal Industries, ITC Limited, Kwality Dairy India Limited, PepsiCo India, KRBL Limited etc, McChain Food India Ltd., Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy etc. 

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, and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities like production engineers, food processing manager, production-in charge, unit operation -in charge, quality engineers, maintenance manager, food plant head etc.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 9^th Jan 2026.

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