Applied Microbiology Course
Gain expertise in applied microbiology for fermented dairy products. Learn to manage yeast and mould spoilage, develop reliable starter cultures, resolve slow fermentation issues with fast diagnostics, comply with safety standards, and create solid, evidence-supported gut health claims for premium, market-competitive products that meet Zimbabwean industry needs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to enhance fermented dairy production and ensure top quality. You'll master controlling yeast and mould spoilage, creating strong starter cultures, handling inoculum and fermentation conditions, and using quick tests to fix slow acidification. It also addresses safety measures, regulations, record-keeping, and making reliable gut health claims backed by evidence for probiotic goods.
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Develop skills
- Control dairy spoilage by quickly spotting, tracking, and stopping yeasts and moulds.
- Set up and optimise fermentation by designing, watching, and refining dairy starter processes.
- Diagnose microbial issues using rapid lab tests to fix slow acidification problems.
- Ensure probiotic safety and compliance with GRAS/QPS standards, pathogen controls, and proper documentation.
- Build gut health claims by connecting strains to clinical proof and forming regulation-friendly statements.
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