Develop and Launch a Food Product Prototype
Acquire business skills to create and launch a food product, enabling you to develop and market new food items, menu offerings while gaining entrepreneurial skills.
Cost
NZ$882

Hone your food product development skills
Join this microcredential from the International Culinary Studio to develop your culinary creativity and become equipped with the skills needed to thrive in commercial kitchens.
This programme is meticulously designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of food innovation, from conception through to market readiness, all delivered with the online flexibility you need to fit your schedule.
Transform your culinary ideas into market-ready products
Over four weeks, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the journey from a creative concept to a consumer-ready product. You'll delve into modules that encompass vital skills such as food product development and market research, alongside practical sessions on developing and testing prototypes.
This programme also emphasises aspects of market readiness, guiding you through the strategic processes required to successfully launch a product into the competitive culinary market.
Unleash your potential in culinary arts and innovation
At the end of the microcredential, you'll understand how to develop, produce, and launch a food product, as well as having the skills to promote your product within the local market
You'll also be armed with the expertise to transform innovative ideas into viable products and succeed in the competitive culinary landscape.
How will the skills you learn help in your career?
With this certification, you open doors to numerous opportunities, whether you're looking to climb the ranks in professional kitchens or venture into entrepreneurship within the food industry. You can explore a variety of exciting career paths such as product development chef, culinary entrepreneur, and menu development consultant.
How will you be assessed?
There is one final project that you will be required to complete and submit online, which will be marked by your allocated professor, who will provide you with feedback.
What will you receive?
On successful completion, you'll receive an NZQA Level 5 Microcredential, along with a Certificate of Achievement and a Digital Badge from the International Culinary Studio. These accolades not only recognise your achievement but also enhance your professional standing, setting you apart in the culinary field.
Are you eligible for this microcredential?
To join this microcredential, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have the ability to read, write, and speak English adequately (IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 for non-native speakers).
- Possess the required technology to study online, including the ability to film and photograph work completed.
- Please note, that to complete this online programme, you’ll need to have the necessary kitchen equipment and technological requirements.
What will it cost?
The total tuition fee is NZD $882.
How long will it take?
The course duration is 4 weeks.
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FAQ
We can accept payments made by card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) or PayPal via our online system.
You will have 14 days from the day the course starts to apply for a refund. If this Microcredential has any non-refundable costs they will be stated in the ‘Overview’ section above. You can find more information in our cancellation and refund policy.
Microcredentials are designed to fit around your life and timezone.
There may be live events as part of your studies, but these will be recorded and can be watched afterwards if you aren’t online for the live broadcast.
No, microcredentials are designed to be taken anywhere in the world. You won’t need the right to study in the country where the university offering themicrocredential is based.
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