Microbiology courses

Our microbiology training courses cover topics such as practical microbiology, understanding microbiology, setting a shelf life, cleaning and disinfection, and designing microbiologically safe foods.

  • This online course provides practical guidance on how to apply the new requirements for ISO19036: Microbiology of the food chain – Estimation of measurement uncertainty for quantitative determinations

    Next available date 25 June 2026
    member £595 + VAT/non-member £750 + VAT

  • Delegates on the course will gain in-depth knowledge of food microbiology and also the factory environment. 

    Next available date 25-27 November 2026
    member £1875 + VAT/non-member £2295 + VAT

  • Gain an understanding of how to set the shelf life of a product to account for spoilage, quality and safety risks.

    Next available date 19 November 2026
    member £650 + VAT/non-member £799 + VAT

  • If you make decisions about any aspect of food manufacture, distribution and sale but have no microbiological training.

    Next available date 29-30 April 2026
    member £850 + VAT/non-member £995 + VAT

  • Are you developing new products ? This couse looks at what you need to consider to produce safe and stable products.

    This course is available as a tailored option for those who have a number of staff who would benefit from the training. If you would like more information please complete the enquiry form

  • Join us for an insightful event exploring how to understand and tackle Listeria risks across the food chain — from good manufacturing and food processing practices to effective cleaning strategies and retail perspectives. We'll dive into outbreak and recall management, public health impact, and a real-world case study showcasing fast and insightful detection methods such as pathogen mapping and environmental monitoring expertise.  Designed for decision-makers across the food production chain – because Listeria management is everyone's business.

    if you would like to register your own interest to attend this course on the next available date please complete the enquiry form

  • This half-day online course will give a concise insight of what to consider when setting the shelf life of a product.

    This course is available as a tailored option for those who have a number of staff who would benefit from the training. If you would like more information please complete the enquiry form

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