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Education

We are attracting, developing and empowering bright minds to lead the transformation of the food system into an innovative sector that produces healthy and sustainable food, and is trusted by society.

Course catalogue

Explore our array of courses and programmes

Discover our accredited courses and training programmes. Whether you’re looking to level-up your own skillset or develop your workforce. Assess your skills and those of your team’s and get tailored course recommendations.

Skills analysis and development

Discover the pan-European skills platform.

Our assessment tool analyses your skills. You receive personalised suggestions based on your expertise and track record.

Collaboration

Interested in collaborating to develop a training programme?

Work with us in creating the latest innovative courses for the brightest minds and help us create a positive impact on the food sector.

Our mission

We strive to promote social change, drive economic growth and nurture a highly qualified workforce.

Our Education Programmes align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and EU Strategies.

EIT Food Education – Learning Services : setting new Professional Standards for Professional Education

EIT Food Learning Services is a globally recognized standard for professional education, focusing on competency-based learning for the food system. We aim to develop innovators capable of making tangible impacts across Europe and beyond, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for a sustainable food system. Our programmes emphasize affordability, fairness, and equity in food production.

EIT Food Education Learning Services are underpinned by our proprietary Competency Framework, offering clear pathways for professional development.

Employers can use to identify skills gaps in their workforce and select high-quality learning materials for career advancement.

By setting this standard, we empower learners to articulate their skills and knowledge, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector.

Explore our programmes

READJUST

2024 > 2027
education project External EIT Food Project
Just Transition to a Green and Digital Future for All
education project Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
To advance sustainable food production and empower citizens as consumers through transparent, science-based environmental information. EFL enhances the EIT Food label with innovative, non-LCA indicators on agroecology, biodiversity and…

FOOD FOREST

2025 > 2027
education project Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
FOOD FOREST is a European project aimed at developing a sustainable business model for Food Forests in urban and rural areas. Through the establishment of pilot CFFs, education, social cohesion, and innovative environmental solutions will…

Read Education impact stories

Mary was so determined to land a role in food product development that she did everything she could to prove it was her professional dream. After her Bachelor in Food Science, her Master in Gastronomy, working as a Chef, she finally landed…
Recognising  our students, graduates and professionals from EIT Labelled programmes, who have developed a start-up, addressing key challenges in the food system. 10 Awards of each 4 000€
Behind the scenes : insights & take aways from 3 sessions of the WE Lead Food Programme 

Featured programmes