Courses we offer
The Food Industry Training Unit offers a range of courses designed to update skills, help people develop their careers and operate more effectively. Our goal is is to deliver higher calibre, informative and engaging content that will help people develop personally and professionally. If you would like to find out more about our Diploma, Certificate, short or bespoke courses please contact a member of our team. If you would like to stay up to date with the different courses and events on offer please join our mailing list by clicking on the button at the bottom of the page.
Upcoming Short Courses
| Course Name | Start Date | Days | Key Contributors | Location | Cost | Course Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Nutrition and Health | 30 Sep 2025 | 2 | Thom Huppertz, Miriam Clegg | UCC | €800 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-dairynutritionandhealth/ |
| Cleaning in Place | 2 Sep 2025 | 2 | Niall Mullane, John Creedon | Online | €800 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-cleaninginplaceforthefooddrinkindustry/ |
| Concentration and Drying | 6 Aug 2025 | 2 | Dr Tom O’Callaghan, Professor Seamus O’Mahony, Nial Mullane | Online | €800 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-concentrationanddrying/ |
| Ice Cream Science and Technology | 4 Mar 2026 | 3 | Professor Douglas Goff | UCC | €990 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-icecreamsciencetechnologycourse/ |
| Food Process Engineering Principles | 21 Oct 2025 | 2 | Dr. Mike Lewis, Prof Seamus O'Mahony | Online | €450 | /en/fitu/courses/short-course/ |
| Thermal Processing | 11 Oct 2025 | 2 | Dr. Mike Lewis, Prof Seamus O'Mahony | UCC & Online | €650 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-thermalprocessing/ |
| Cheese Science and Technology | 11 Feb 2026 | 3 | Prof Paul McSweeney, David Waldron | UCC | €1400 | /en/fitu/courses/shortcourse-cheesesciencetechnology/ |
| Introduction to the Manufacture and Science of Chocolate | 19 Nov 2025 | 1 | Eddie O’Neill; Dr James Richardson | UCC | €540 | /en/fitu/courses/introductiontothemanufactureandscienceofchocolate/ |
Full Course List
Complete Short Course List
If you don't see what you are looking for then just contact us using the details below and we can discuss a bespoke option tailored to your needs.
- Food Safety and Quality Audits - A Practical Approach
- Thermal Processing
- Food Process Engineering Principles
- Ice Cream Science and Technology
- Introduction to the Manufacture and Science of Cheese
- Introduction to the Manufacture and Science of Chocolate
- Cheese Science & Technology
- Concentration and Drying
- Production Supervisory Training Programme
- Cleaning in Place for the Food and Drink Industry
- Essential Plant Hygiene for the Food & Drink Industry
- The Science of Confectionery Processing and Manufacture Training Workshop
- Blas na hEireann/UCC Lecture Series: Business Planning & Distribution
- Blas na hEireann/UCC Lecture Series: Marketing of Speciality/Artisan Foods - A Focus on Digital Marketing
- Lean Yellow Belt
- Lean Green Belt
- Rejuvenate (upskilling women returning to the workforce)
- The Science and Technology of Plant-Based Ingredients for Food Applications
- Introduction to Food Chemistry
- Future Agri Leaders
- Dairy Nutrition and Health
- Foundation Skills in Management
- Bespoke Training
Cancellation Policy
We understand that from time-to-time unexpected events arise which may cause you to have to cancel your place on our course/programme. If you find yourself in this situation, we ask that you make contact with us as soon as possible so another participant may be offered a place on the course/programme.
Please see below details relating to our cancellation policy:
Cancellations or withdrawals made 14 days or more in advance of the course/programme will be offered a full refund of the course costs. Cancellations made up to 7 days in advance of the course/programme will receive a 50% refund of the course costs. Cancellations which are made less than 7 days in advance of a course/programme, or during the programme, will not receive any refund of the course/programme costs. In the event that the Food Industry Training Unit (UCC) cancels a course/programme, 100% of the course costs will be refunded.
This policy applies regardless of invoicing in advance or after a course.
Symposiums, Conferences and Meetings
For further information on organising your conference or event with the Food Industry Training Unit, please contact:
Dr Amy-Jane Troy, amyjane.troy@ucc.ie
