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, including the Education, Extension & Outreach division.

You’ll gain insight from professionals across industry, government, and academia on subjects like project management, communication skills, teaching strategies, and career management. Below are a few examples of the titles our current members hold:

Dean	Quality Assurance Project Leader
Extension Specialist	Director - Industry Outreach
Professor	Training Manager
Quality Assurance Project Leader	Consultant

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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Division Events at the 2013 Annual Meeting’

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IFT is also proud to support 25 Division Abstract & Paper Competitions at the Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Learn more about Abstract & Paper Competitions.

Interested in Getting Involved?

Contact the Education, Extension & Outreach Division Chair
Alicia Orta-Ramirez
2012-13 Chair at:

ao98@cornell.edu

Your Career

Learn the stuff you NEED to know that you didn’t learn in school.

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