New Product Development Training 'NPD Skills' - AUTUMN EDITION
| Study location | Online |
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| Type | EIT RIS Programmes, online |
| Nominal duration | The autumn edition of NPD Skills Training will take place exclusively online. |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (New Product Development Training 'NPD Skills' - Certificate of Successful Completion) |
| Tuition fee | FREE |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The training is designed for food professionals who wish to improve their competences and boost their new product development skills. a. Be a food professional employed in companies, academia or research institutes The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Applicants are requested to upload ONLY their professional CV to the application form. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, French Guiana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Martin, Türkiye, Ukraine. |
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| Language requirements | English Working knowledge of English language |
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Overview
EIT Food New Product Development Training “NPD Skills” is a unique series of courses, prepared by highly skilled international Partners from different institutions and countries, offering participants the opportunity to gain a holistic insight into new product development in food market! Experts from universities, research institutions and industry have made every effort to ensure that participants gain a new perspective on the specific problems discussed and, by acquiring new tools, techniques and practices, gain the ability to develop innovative ideas and then turn them into action!
The guiding principle of the NPD Skills Training is therefore learning through experience!
Here’s what awaits you in 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)
So, if you want to become an expert in new product development, don’t hesitate – just apply, because this Training is for you!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Dear Applicant, the results of the submitted application for the autumn edition of the New Product Development Training ‘NPD Skills’ will be communicated by the Organizing Committee in two rounds:
– after 22 August 2024
– after 18 September 2024
Programme structure
The innovative formula of the Training enables participants to choose which of the thematic courses they wish to attend in order to gain new knowledge in a specific area of new product development in the food market, as well as develop their unique competences.
In the autumn edition of the NPD Skills Training, participants can attend the following courses:
New Product Development in a VUCA world:
- 7th October (9:00 – 12:15 p.m.) – 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.) – Global trends on the food market and the challenges for New Product Development process
- 16th October (9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) – 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.) – NPD Process and Technology Management in Food Manufacturing
- 7th November (9:00– 11:15 a.m.) – PEF Technology in Food Innovation
- 12th November (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – An introduction to stage-gate-based development
- 14th November (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.) Strawberries on K2 -Future of Freeze-drying in Food System Transformation
Each course offers a wide range of up-to-date knowledge which, combined with practical examples and a series of exercises, is guaranteed to enhance participants’ skills!
Dear Applicant! Before you decide which courses suit you best, please read their descriptions and learn about the competences you’ll be able to develop thanks to attending (learning.eitfood.eu/learn-with-eit-food/eit-food-education-competency-framework):
New Product Development in a VUCA world
This course aims to analyse and present the food industry landscape in the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) context. It focuses on uncovering emerging market trends and consumer behaviour shifts in the food industry, along with the arising challenges and opportunities for New Product Development. During this course, participants will gain the most recent insights into the current food industry scenario, equipping themselves with strategies and tactics necessary to address contemporary challenges related to the post-pandemic, war in Ukraine and sustainable development reality.
- Competences to be developed (at practice level):
- Critical Thinking (Underpinning capabilities)
- Food Systems (Technical capabilities)
Technology Management for New Product Development
This course gives an opportunity to delve into the dynamic realm of technology in new product creation. During the course, participants will be able to learn from industry experts from start-ups, national and global companies, gaining invaluable insights into the topics behind their technology-driven NPD processes. Along the way, participants will not only learn the stage-gate New Product Development process but also have the opportunity to experience the diverse technological applications in food product creation.
- Competences to be developed (at practice level):
- Problem Solving (Underpinning capabilities)
- Technology Management (Technical capabilities)
Your adventure begins with applying for the first chosen course…and if you like exploring, choose as many courses as you want!
The entire programme of this New Product Development Training “NPD Skills” is jointly prepared and delivered by experts from academia, industry and research institutions, namely: University of Warsaw, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Aarhus University, PepsiCo International, Elea, Campden BRI Hungary Ltd., CSIC- Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, and EIT Food CLC North-East.
The whole NPD Skills Training is based on an innovative approach to teaching and learning and will involve interactive project tasks, sensory evaluations, video case studies, live food processing sessions, innovative teaching materials, and case study analysis.
Career opportunities
Career development in the food sector.