NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
AUTUMN EDITION 2024
Apply for online courses:
New Product Development in a VUCA World
&
Technology Management for New Product Development
scheduled for October & November 2024!
ABOUT AUTUMN COURSES
Are you looking to enhance your skills in New Product Development within the food sector? By participating, you’ll gain expertise in innovating products within the food market! Enrol in the Training program and become proficient in new product development within the food industry!
This Training is tailored for food professionals from RIS countries aiming to enhance their competencies in specific areas described below. The Autumn Edition of the NPD Skills Training offers two online courses, each consisting of several mandatory sessions. You have the flexibility to apply for one or both courses; the decision is yours!
Here's what you can expect from the Autumn Edition of the NPD Skills Training:
New Product Development
in a VUCA World
October 7th, 11th and 16th 2024
Technology Management
for New Product Development
November 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th 2024
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Explore competencies aligned with our Competency Framework:
New Product Development in a VUCA World
Competency Focus: Critical Thinking & Food Systems
Level: Practice
Technology Management for New Product Development
Competency Focus: Problem Solving & Technology Management
Level: Practice
SCHEDULE AND STRUCTURE
You can enroll in one or two courses!
All sessions within the specific course are mandatory.
New Product Development in a VUCA World
7th October (9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CEST)
Food Industry in Times of Crisis (COVID-19 & the Effect of the Russian Invasion on the Food Industry
11th October (9:00 – 10:30 a.m. CEST)
Global trends in the food market and the challenges for the New Product Development process
16th October (9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. CEST)
Post pandemic Food Industry Trends: Navigating New Product Development and Safety
Technology Management for New Product Development
5th November (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CET)
NPD Process and Technology Management in Food Manufacturing
7th November (9:00 – 11:15 a.m. CET)
PEF Technology in Food Innovation
12th November (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CET)
An introduction to stage-gate-based development
14th November (9:00 – 11:00 a.m. CET)
Strawberries on K2 -Future of Freeze-drying in Food System Transformation
The NPD Skills courses unite food professionals from diverse backgrounds and nations, providing professional blended-learning training. The aim is to foster the creation of groundbreaking product concepts within the food industry in RIS countries. The course curriculum is crafted to impart the tools, techniques, and best practices essential for supporting the NPD process and facilitating experiential learning for participants.
The program’s innovative design empowers participants to tailor their learning experience by selecting their preferred thematic route. This flexibility allows them to hone their competencies and opt for courses that align with specific areas of interest within new product development. Participants have the freedom to choose any number of courses according to their preferences.
The Autumn Edition online training offers the following courses:
New Product Development in a VUCA World
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Implement research findings into global food product needs to address nutrition security challenges in the food industry
- Implement sustainable development principles when addressing food industry trends in the development of new products
- Apply post-pandemic market and consumer trends to address current demands and challenges in the food industry
- Analyse the food system in the context of new emerging quality system challenges (such as the availability of raw materials) with regard to the impact on the new product development process
Technology Management for New Product Development
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Appraise the stage-gate NPD process in accordance with consumer needs and business goals
- Manage the technology involved in various stages of the NPD process
- Mobilise the IPR expertise when developing new products
- Contribute to the food sector transformation through innovative and functional food design
Limited spots available!
Secure your place today and earn a Certificate of Successful Completion!
Are you ready to take your NPD skills to the next level?
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