Short Courses

Short Courses have a proven record of success, with 93% of 417 attendees satisfied with overall course quality in 2012. Short Courses offer in-depth, practical education, with a modest investment of time. Ten different Short Courses, ranging in length from a half day to two-and-a-half days, will be held at the Hilton Chicago, July 11-13, 2013.

New courses include*:

• Advances in Commercialization of Nonthermal Processing (2 days: July 12-13)
• Certified Food Scientist Prep Course (1.5 days: July 12-13)⁺
• New Applications and Products Using Soy (1.5 days: July 12-13)
• Antioxidants: Fundamentals, Applications and Health Effects (2 days: July 12-13)
• Fundamentals of Textural Design: The Importance and Means to Drive Product liking Through Considered Textural Design (1 day: July 13)

Successful returning courses include*:

• Integrating Risk-based Preventive Controls into your HACCP Program (2 ½ days: July 11-13)
• Food Science for the Non-Food Scientist (2 days: July 12-13)
• Flavor Interactions in Food (2 days: July 12-13)
• Commercializing Innovation in Food Products (1 day: July 13)
• Labeling Requirements and Implications for Foods Marketed in the U.S. (2 days: July 12-13)

Check back often for updated speaker bios, and agendas. Or, contact knowledge@ift.org for more information.

Course registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon beverages, color training binder or text book, and advance online viewing of speaker presentations so that you can arrive fully prepared.

Registration is now open.

	2.5 Day Course (July 11-13, 2013)	2 Day Course (July 12-13, 2013)	1.5 Day Course (July 12-13, 2013)	1 Day Course (July 13, 2013)
Early Member by May 31	$810	$630	$495	$400
Early Non-Member by May 31	$995	$795	$630	$495
Early Student by May 31	$345	$225	$145	$105
Member after May 31	$870	$680	$535	$430
Non-Member after May 31	$1,055	$845	$670	$525
Student after May 31	$360	$245	$160	$130

IFT also offers Short Course event sponsorship at three recognition levels. Opportunities to reach this specialized audience include pre- and post-course communications, promotional signage, complimentary registration, and more!

*Courses are subject to change without notice.

⁺CFS Prep Course is charged at the 2 Day Course rate as it includes 5 weekly webinars.