Professional Certification in ISO 11133:2014 Microbiology of food, animal feed and water — Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media

The Professional Certification in Culture Media Quality Control offered by the Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI provides a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of ISO 11133:2014 for preparation, production, storage, and performance testing of microbiological culture media used in food, water, pharmaceutical, and environmental laboratories.

The programme is designed to enable participants to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility of microbiological test results through validated media preparation and quality control procedures. It also integrates laboratory accreditation requirements aligned with ISO 17025.

The course includes practical guidance on sterility testing, productivity testing, selectivity, reference cultures, media storage, documentation, and audit readiness. In addition, the programme covers IS 17383:2020 to provide Indian regulatory alignment for microbiological testing of food and water.

Programme Objectives

• Understand the structure and clauses of ISO 11133:2014
• Learn preparation and quality control of culture media
• Perform sterility and performance testing using reference strains
• Establish documentation and traceability systems
• Integrate ISO 11133 with ISO 17025 laboratory requirements
• Understand Indian microbiological testing requirements under IS 17383:2020
• Improve laboratory audit readiness and result reliability

Programme Structure

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Module 1: Introduction to Microbiological Culture Media

Module 2: Overview of ISO 11133:2014

Module 3: Preparation of Culture Media

Module 4: Sterility Testing and Incubation Controls, Productivity Testing

Module 5: Selectivity, Specificity and Differential Testing, Acceptance criteria and resultinterpretation

Module 6: Documentation and Quality Records

Module 7: IS 17383:2020 – Microbiology of Food and Animal Feed

Module 8: Integration of ISO 11133 with ISO 17025

Module 9: Case studies on media failure and false results

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

• Interactive live sessions
• Media QC templates and performance testing formats
• Reference strain handling guidelines
• Audit checklists for ISO 11133 compliance
• Module-wise assessments and feedback

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment at programme completion, Successful participants will be awarded Professional Certification in ISO 11133:2014 Microbiology of food, animal feed and water— Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media by the 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 & Career Scope

The programme supports roles such as:

• Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
• QC/QA Executive – Microbiology
• ISO 17025 Laboratory Coordinator
• Food Safety Laboratory Auditor
• Research Associate – Microbial Testing
• Environmental and Water Testing Analyst

Future career prospects

Professional Certification in ISO 11133:2014 Microbiology of food, animal feed and water— Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media is a professional programme targeted to cater the food industry requirement of trained food professionals. The information, guidance, after 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 Microbiology Laboratory Analyst, QC/QA Executive – Microbiology, ISO 17025 Laboratory Coordinator, Food Safety Laboratory Auditor, Research Associate – Microbial Testing, Environmental and Water Testing Analyst and many more.

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

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