Food insecurity is a serious problem – in Canada and on a global scale – that requires passionate, qualified individuals to develop plans for community food security, urban food security, and sustainable food systems
DurationFood insecurity is a serious problem—in Canada and on a global scale—that requires passionate, qualified individuals to develop plans for community food security, urban food security, and sustainable food systems. Our fully online Certificate in Food Security can help you fulfill the rapidly growing demand for professionals with a knowledge and skill set in food security.
This certificate is a post-degree program and includes degree-credit courses, so it can be used as a stepping stone from undergraduate studies to entry into master’s and PhD programs in food security or related studies.
Industry and Careers
This certificate can lead to career paths in various roles. Here are some examples:
A city social worker dealing with poverty and food insecurity issues
Community development officer
Director of a nonprofit organization
Program leader for a food program or food bank
Program leader for a regional health authority
Research associate for food insecurity
Urban farm manager
Who Should Get This Certificate?
Working professionals with experience related to food security (public health, social work, agriculture, etc.) who wish to broaden their knowledge and skill set to expand their career opportunities
Degree graduates looking for a stepping stone from undergraduate studies to a master’s or PhD program in food security or related studies
Individuals who are passionate about the subject and would like to transition to careers in this field
What will you learn?
After completing this certificate, you will be able to do the following:
Apply appropriate research and evaluation methods for assessing food security
Plan and undertake assessments of household and community food security
Determine the prevalence of hunger and food insecurity in a population
Design collaborative processes for building household and community food security
Apply current economic thinking to strengthening food security
Initiate the development of food policy and programs for a right to food
Develop urban food production initiatives to bolster urban food systems
Identify the requirements for creating sustainable food systems based on social justice
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This course includes a full instructor-guided presentation, hands-on practicum, as well as familiarity with some fall protection, equipment/gear.
MTEC is an authorized contractor to deliver Manitoba Health's approved Food Handlers Certification Program, as well to administer and score the exams.
This program is designed for anyone handling food in a workplace such as servers and cooks. In this BASICS.fst certification course learn about what you need to know to comply with public health requirements and how to apply safe food practices in your workplace.
The Food Service Worker program is designed to provide students with the skills and abilities required to perform effectively in institutional food preparation settings.
Winnipeg First Aid offers food handling certification courses to individuals that work with manufacturing, preparing, storing and shipping foods. This online course meets section 5 of the foodservice establishment by-law of the City of Winnipeg.
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