Education & Professional Development

Own your career development and boost your professional skills IQ with ideas and expertise found within IFT’s Education and Professional Development focus area.

You’ll gain insight from professionals across industry, government, and academia on subjects like project management, communication skills, teaching strategies, and career management.

Professional Development Courses

IFT's online professional development courses provide you with the ease and convenience of completing these courses on your own schedule.

These budget-friendly, online courses will help you further your career. Take a course in:

- Business Ethics & Customer Service

- Finance & Negotiation Skills

- Leadership for Managers

- Project Management & Problem Solving

- Time & Stress Management

Special IFT Member discounts apply.

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Food Technologist | Haliburton International Foods: August 31, 2010 | US - CA - Ontario, RESPONSIBILITIES EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBS Food Science or Related Degree 3-5 years experience from bench top to commercialization, or 10 years of R&D and Manufacturing experience. Must be; View Details >>

Sales Manager | Wacker Chemical Corporation: August 27, 2010 | US - MI - Adrian (Ann Arbor), To qualify, you'll need a minimum Bachelor degree in Science (food science or related preferred) or sales and marketing with 5+ years of sales or technical support with customer contacts in the food i; View Details >>

Direct of R&D | Flying Food Group: August 27, 2010 | US - WA - Seattle, • Skilled at various forms of Market Research and trend analysis.• Proven track record with product category management strategies with improved sales.• Ability to develop and deliver well designe; View Details >>

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IFT offers courses on management skills, negotiation tactics, tips on how to land your dream job.