Learning Outcomes

Importance of Halal Foods

The Differences Between Halal and Non-Halal Foods

How to Identify Halal Foods

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about the basics of Halal foods and the process of certification. You'll understand the differences between Halal and non-Halal foods, the advantages of Islamic regulations on Halal practices, Halal definitions and terminology, the origins of Halal food and drink, and the standards for producing Halal food.

What Is a Halal Certificate?

The Certification Process

Halal Preparation Process Control

Slaughtering According to Shariah (Islamic Law)

This module explains the process of Halal certification, including the control of the Halal preparation process, which involves slaughtering according to Sharia (Islamic Law). Additionally, it covers the acceptance of meat slaughtered by Jews or Christians.

Halal Awareness Training - Courses Assessment

Learn the basic concepts of Halal foods in Islam and the process for Halal certification, with this free online course.

Halal Awareness Training

In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of Halal and the required steps to certification. Study the differences between Halal and non-Halal products, as well as the food's impact on the global economy. Discuss the origins of Halal, its sources and the preparation process. As the course progresses, you will cover the benefits of the Halal certification, slaughtering according to Shariah (Islamic Law) and much more.

Maintaining Kitchen Tools and Equipment

Kitchen Hygiene and Safety

Introduction to HACCP

Principles of HACCP

This module will teach you about the importance, responsibilities, and basic skills required to become a kitchen porter. Then you will learn the efficient use of kitchen tools and equipment as well as their maintenance. Dishwashing and kitchen maintenance, kitchen safety, inventory management, and the principles of HACCP are also covered.

Kitchen Porter - Roles and Responsibilities - Course Assessment

Learn how to work as a kitchen porter or kitchen assistant in a restaurant in this free online hospitality course.

Kitchen Porter - Roles and Responsibilities

A ‘kitchen porter’ is a fancy name for a kitchen assistant or prep cook. They play a key role in ensuring that the operations in the kitchen run smoothly. This hospitality course explores the roles and responsibilities of a kitchen porter and provides the key skills required to be successful. We discuss food safety and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. Sign up to acquire the training required to become a kitchen hand.

Professional Chef Training

Introduction to Cooking and Gastronomy

Food Hygiene, Health and Safety

This topic will teach you how to become a professional chef, kitchen management as well as managing a restaurant. The module will also teach you about gastronomic concepts, thermal processing of food, meat and fish preservation and processing and culinary techniques for meat and fish preparation. Then you will learn food hygiene, health and safety.

Food Allergen Awareness

Nutrition and Diet Awareness

Italian Cuisine

Chocolate Making

This module will teach you the basics of food allergens, allergen guidance for food businesses and consumers, allergic reactions and treatments, nutrition and diet awareness, benefits of healthy eating: and Italian food which includes cheese, cold cuts and wine. You will also learn about chocolate making and chocolate cake recipes.

Culinary Skills and Techniques - Course Assessment

Learn the various aspects that entail culinary arts, different cuisines and nutrition with this free online course.

Culinary Skills and Techniques

The culinary arts encompass more than just becoming a skilled cook. Food safety, nutrition and dietetics are equally crucial. In this course, you will learn how to create new dishes, keep the kitchen safe, run the kitchen effectively, and broaden your knowledge of various world cuisines and flavours while enhancing your life and the lives of those you cook for in the healthiest possible way. You will also learn about food allergen awareness.

The Basic Culinary Skills

The Must-Haves for Every Kitchen

Medically Beneficial Food Products

This module teaches you the basic culinary skills to become a successful chef. In this regard, it mentions the different temperature ranges required for food preservation. The module also describes the properties of common kitchen utensils and their uses. A brief explanation of basic knife skills and honing methods is also given in the topic.

Cooking Basics - Food Hygiene, Kitchen Utensils & Seasonings - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn the fundamentals of good cooking and take your culinary skills to the next level.

Cooking Basics - Food Hygiene, Kitchen Utensils & Seasonings

In this course, you will learn various culinary skills, such as slicing and dicing, using and honing knives properly, cleaning vegetables, making stock, creating sauces, kneading dough kneading and so forth. This course explains the different temperature ranges required for food preservation. You will also study various essential kitchen utensils and their uses, along with some medically significant herbs and spices.

Basics of Food Microbiology and The Microorganisms in Food

Food Preservation and Fermentation by Microorganisms

Food Spoilage by Microorganisms

Foodborne Diseases and the Roles of a Food Microbiologist

In this module, you will learn how to use whole genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, and organic intervention technologies to determine microbial populations and interactions in a food environment. We will also discuss the bacteria, moulds, yeasts, and viruses that live in, ferment, or contaminate food.

Introduction to Food Microbiology - Course Assessment

This free online food safety course explores microbiology to provide the practical skills used to preserve food.

Introduction to Food Microbiology

Eating healthily plays a crucial role in maintaining one’s health so adopting a realistic and safe food culture is vital to global food security. This food safety and microbiology course establishes the importance of ‘good’ bacteria like probiotics. We study food spoilage, food preservation and foodborne diseases. We also identify career opportunities for microbiologists in the food industry and describe their duties and the challenges they face.

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