Introduction to On-Site Analysis
Key details
About this course- Online & Self-paced
- Start any moment
- 4 hours (2 months access)
- € 49.00
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For who is this course fitting?
Professionals working in the food system all over the world and with an interest in food safety and food security, for example from a governmental perspective, quality control or with a commercial interest. Also professionals working in the supply chain (trade).
- Competent authorities
- Food control laboratories
- EU and national governments
- Instrument suppliers
- Universities
Learning outcomes
- Understand biochemical and chemical on-site analysis techniques, including Lateral Flow Devices, DNA and RNA testing, spectroscopic sensors, mass spectrometry and application in a drone.
- Design, develop and implement new approaches and applications for on-site analysis in your professional or private life.
Programme details
This course is an online self-study course. Participants follow this online course at their own pace. The course learning materials are available 24/7 on the online platform of WUR. As a participant, you sign in with your personal account and study whenever convenient. The learning material consists of knowledge clips, interactive quizzes and readings.
- Module 1: Introduction and getting acquainted
- Module 2a: Biochemical techniques (lateral flow devices, DNA & RNA)
- Module 2b: Chemical techniques (spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry)
- Module 2c: Application and implementation (drone sensing, minimum requirements)
- Module 3: Summary and closure
You will receive a personal account that gives you access to the online course for 2 months.
Certification
At the end of the course, we offer a certificate for participation.
Coordinated by
“We expect a different landscape for on-site analysis in about 10 years”
- Bjorn Berendsen
- program manager WFSR
Frequently asked questions
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Thu 31 December 2026