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 Course

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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Featured Jobs

Sensory Manager | The Hershey Company: February 3, 2012 | US - PA - Hershey, Education:MS degree in Food Science or related field (Psychology, Statistics, etc.) is required. Experience:Minimum of 8 years of sensory management experience.. Minimum of 5 years of; View Details >>

Food Biopolymer & Colloid Research Leader/ Scientist | Fonterra: January 31, 2012 | NZL - Nationwide, We are looking for PhD scientists with specific experience in the formation, structure and rheology of food biopolymer and colloid systems and a proven ability to apply theory to practical situations; View Details >>

Director, Microbiology | Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA): January 27, 2012 | US - DC - Washington, The best candidates for this position will possess the academic credentials and broad work experience of at least 10 years required to be accepted as a technical expert for the food industry. Candida; View Details >>

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Grant & Proposal Writing

IFT, ASN and IFIC present FREE webcast series:

Grant Writing 101

This 90-minute webcast focuses on enabling you to write a successful grant proposal to any agency.
• proposal preparation
• targeting the right audience
• matching proposal goals with agency goals
• execution of specific components of the proposal
• proposal submission and review

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