Continuing Education
Please note that The Society of Sensory Professionals provides information on upcoming conferences, symposia, and commericial courses for member
information purposes only, with no intention of recommending or endorsing anything listed.
Submissions to the CE area may be made by using either the conference
or course form.
Sensory Methodology
September 2010
Sensory Evaluation
This course is designed to assist you as you select, conduct, analyze and interpret sensory
evaluation methods. You will learn about sensory physiology, method selection, discriminative and
descriptive testing, preference/acceptance testing and statistical analysis of data. An important
feature of the course is the laboratory/demonstration sessions in which you
will participate.
Location: Hyatt Hotel, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
From: September 20, 2010 to September 23, 2010
Offered by: Sensory Spectrum and The Center for Professional Advancement
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: $2345 - $2650 dependent on registration date and status, please see website
Further information: http://www.cfpa.com/201009200434-10a/434/d/courseSummary.aspx
October 2010
Applied Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Certificate Program for Online Learners
The Applied Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Certificate Program offered by UC Davis Extension is the industry-recognized leader for the education of sensory professionals. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the real-world knowledge of expert instructors, the program is designed for working professionals interested in learning new techniques or brushing up on the theory behind current methods of sensory evaluation for both food and non-food products. Since the program began eight years ago, it has trained students from more than 30 countries and a wide variety of industries.
The certificate program is offered completely online and consists of a sequence of four consecutive courses. Students move through the courses as a cohort beginning each September. Program starts on October 4, 2010 and ends on September 16, 2011.
Location: On-line, United States
From: October 4, 2010 to October 4, 2010
Offered by: UC Davis Extension Program
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: $8000 for all 4 courses; $2000 per course
Further information: http://www.extension.ucdavis.edu/sensory or call (800) 752-0881
