New Product Development Training “NPD Skills” - SPRING EDITION
| Study location | Online |
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| Type | EIT RIS Programmes, blended |
| Nominal duration | The training will be divided into separate courses, where the first 2 courses scheduled for the spring session will be online. |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (New Product Development Training “NPD Skills” - SPRING EDITION) |
| 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 workshop is therefore learning through experience!
Within the first part of the spring edition of the New Product Development Training “NPD Skills”, there are 2 (online) courses to choose from:
• Consumer-centric approach & design thinking in NPD (the course consists of two mandatory parts):
- 12.03.2024 (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – part 1
- 13.03.2024 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 2
• Project Management in New Product Development (the course consists of two mandatory parts):
- 19.03.2024 (8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 1
- 20.03.2024 (8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 2
So, if you want to become an expert in new product development, don’t hesitate – just apply, because this Training is for you!
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 first part of the spring edition of the Training, participants can attend the following courses:
– Consumer-centric approach & design thinking in NPD
– Project Management in New Product Development
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 competencies you’ll be able to develop thanks to attending (learning.eitfood.eu/courses/new-product-development-training):
– Consumer-centric approach & design thinking in NPD
> The Consumer-centric approach in design thinking in NPD course is focused around two main concepts: design thinking and building concepts based on the persona approach. During the training, participants will learn how to use these two concepts to create innovative products that meet the needs and preferences of their target consumers. They will learn how to conduct market research, develop personas, ideate potential solutions, prototype and test their products. By the end of the training, participants will have a deep understanding of the consumer-centric approach in product development and be ready to use the tools and knowledge necessary to develop successful products in the food industry.
Competences to be developed (at practice level):
- Problem solving (Underpinning capabilities)
- Food Systems (Technical capabilities)
– Project Management in New Product Development
> The Project Management in New Product Development course learners will gain knowledge and tools necessary to effectively plan, execute, and monitor NPD projects. During the course, participants will learn how to identify the critical information needed to plan an NPD project in the food industry. They will also be introduced to a variety of project management tools and techniques that can be applied to the NPD process. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain valuable skills in project management and NPD processes specific to the food industry and be able to handle the challenges and complexities of NPD projects in order to effectively deliver successful outcomes.
Competences to be developed (at practice level):
- Entrepreneurship (Underpinning capabilities)
- Data Management (Technical capabilities)
Participants, according to their preferences and interests, can apply for a course of their choice (participants should indicate their preferred set of courses in the application form).
The detailed schedule of the first part of spring edition of New Product Development Training “NPD Skills”, as well as the duration of each course, is provided below:
Online courses:
• Consumer-centric approach & design thinking in NPD (the course consists of two mandatory parts):
- 12.03.2024 (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – part 1
- 13.03.2024 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 2
• Project Management in New Product Development (the course consists of two mandatory parts):
- 19.03.2024 (8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 1
- 20.03.2024 (8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) – part 2
Your adventure begins with applying for the first chosen course…and if you like exploring, choose as many workshops 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 training is based on an innovative approach to teaching and learning and will involve interactive workshops, project tasks, sensory evaluations, video case studies, live food processing sessions, innovative teaching materials, and case study analysis.