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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

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The EIT Food Agrifood Entrepreneurs Days promote innovation in Europe’s outermost regions through hands-on workshops, offering insights into agrifood opportunities, funding, branding, and pitching skills, while fostering collaboration to…
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Develop in-depth knowledge about food systems through studying consecutively at three distinct European academic institutions and use your knowledge to drive the future transformation of the food system.
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For PhDs who want to unlock their entrepreneurial potential and shape the future of our Food System

Read Education impact stories

MFS Graduates & Students supported Start-ups, as Booth Assistants, at EIT Food’s flagship Event, NextBite, 15-16 October, Rome-Italy
After 2 years of studying across 3 different universities in Europe, the cohort celebrated their graduation at the  historic ‘Groot Begijnhof’ in  Leuven, Belgium on 11 & 12 October 2024. 
An interview with Dr. Maarten van der Kamp on past achievements and future aspirations

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