Thermal processing training courses

Our thermal processing courses cover heat processing of food and drinks, such as pasteurisation, heat preserving, safe cooking and process validation and are delivered either online, On Demand E-learning or face to face.

  • A deep dive into advanced thermal processing, with the aim of providing the delegate with practical knowledge that will allow them to enhance their processes whether through efficiency, robustness, or quality.

    Next available date 10 October 2025
    member £795 + VAT/non-member £1035 + VAT

  • Cover specialist issues relating to the safety of pasteurised products, e.g. how, when and where pH is measured, and packaging pasteurisation after hot filling.    

    Next available date 25-26 November 2025
    member £999 + VAT/non-member £1300 + VAT

  • This online course deals with the thermal processing aspects of the food manufacturing process- chiefly cooking but also chilling & freezing. There is little guidance covering techniques for validating safe cooking practices for cook-chill or cook-freeze products, the course deals with the relevant issues, for companies involved in cooking of ready-to-eat food products.

    Next available date 25 March 2025
    member £640 + VAT/non-member £835 + VAT

  • Provides an understanding of the principles around the thermal process enabling delegates to make changes to existing thermal processes and develop new ones.

    Next available date 29-30 April 2025
    member £1235 + VAT/non-member £1545 + VAT

  • Are you exporting canned or aseptically packaged foods to the USA?  The course is aimed at production and technical personnel responsible for the management of canned and aseptic process foods and their compliance to FDA & USDA regulations.  Can be delivered face to face or online.

    This course can be run as a tailored option for those who have a number of staff who would benefit from the training or if you would like to register your own interest to attend this course on the next available date please complete the enquiry form

  • SafePlate 2024

    This event will be focused exclusively on the thermal processing sector. Hear about novel retorting technologies, new research, industry challenges and skills gaps faced by the sector. With plenty of time for networking, this event will be a unique opportunity for delegates to reconnect with colleagues old and new in the thermal processing industry.

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

  • This course provides a broad overview of continuous thermal processing that is concise and accessible using an online one-day format

    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

  • Crucial considerations specific to acidified foods manufacture are covered in this one-day online course.

    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

  • This online course focuses on the critical aspects for the safe thermal processing of food and beverages, where products are heated ‘in-pack’, i.e. in their final packaging.

    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

  • Do you need to understand how to apply the appropriate thermal process for your soft drink and the different methods of achieving that? This course will cover all aspects of thermal processing of beverages.

    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

On Demand E-Learning Courses

  • Campden Learning’s On Demand E-learning thermal processing course provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to this topic. Through a range of interactive modules, broken down into bitesize sessions, learners cover the key areas to consider during the manufacturing of safe heat preserved foods, and how to control the important processing steps involved.

    On Demand E-learning
    member £450 + VAT/non-member £499 + VAT

  • This short 3 modular E-learning course outlines what thermal processing is, why it is carried out, the food microorganisms of interest, and an explanation of the continuous flow processing equipment used for food and drink products.

    On Demand E-learning
    member £175 + VAT/non-member £195 + VAT

  • A short 4 modular e-learning course outlining what thermal processing is, why it is carried out, the food microorganisms of interest, and an explanation of the continuous flow and in-pack processing equipment used for food and drink products.

    On Demand E-learning
    member £225 + VAT/non-member £250 + VAT

  • A short e-learning course that outlines what thermal processing is, why it is carried out, the food microorganisms of interest, and an explanation of the in-pack processing equipment used for food and drink products.

    On Demand E-learning
    member £199 + VAT/non-member £220 + VAT

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