Campus
Duration
6 Weeks (3 Hours a Week)
Credential Awarded
Microcredential

About the Program

This program focuses on what’s needed for an effective food distribution system. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of monitoring shipments with tracking and tracing practices, technology and transaction protocols.

You will examine the complexities of track and trace in relation to authenticity, safety and sustainability. You will also address issues related to environmental impact, social equity and economic viability. The program’s industry-focused curriculum will explore what’s needed to ensure a safe food supply.

The program offers hands-on learning through case studies, guest lectures and online collaboration.

This microcredential is for graduates and working professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices or helping their organizations achieve environmental, social and governance related goals.

Program Highlights

  • six-week, online program delivery
  • scheduled class time for one-on-one support with professors
  • build in-demand skills to assess and implement effective technology measures that promote sustainability in the food supply chain industry
  • contribute to sustainable development

Your Career

This microcredential equips supply chain professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess and implement effective digital traceability measures from production to consumer delivery.

What is a microcredential?

A microcredential is a short course designed to help you upskill, reskill and boost new skills development. Seneca’s career- and profession-based microcredentials provide focused learning that add value to your existing education and enhance your employability. You will learn in-demand skills and knowledge and benefit from flexible options including different delivery modes, durations and start times.

Badge

Sustainable Food Supply Chain Systems

This microcredential is issued in the form of a digital badge. Data embedded in the badge identifies the institution that issued it, along with the competencies, evidence and criteria that was required to earn it. Earners can display their badges on social media sites, electronic portfolios and resumés.

Benefits

Experience

Build your resumé and stand out in the supply chain sector with the knowledge and skills gained from this unique course.

Expertise

Learn from expert professors with a wide range of experience, diverse backgrounds and professional networks.

Delivery

The microcredential will be delivered in an online synchronous mode.

Opportunity

Support better track and trace capabilities to contribute to food safety and sustainability.

What Our Graduates Say

Lenna Kim

“I found this course incredibly enlightening as it allowed me to gain valuable industry insights particularly in track and trace. I'm grateful for the exceptional faculty who motivated me to continue learning and pursue further knowledge.”

Lenna Kim


Rajwinder Takk

“This microcredential is excellent for individuals currently employed in the food service industry or those aspiring to join it. I was able to further my understanding of track and trace with the help of knowledgeable professors. The online synchronous and asynchronous options are particularly advantageous for working professionals who can benefit from having flexibility in their schedules.”

Rajwinder Takk


Sathish Kumar Babu

“The microcredential was designed and delivered by faculty who are well connected with the industry, which made the course more engaging. There are a lot of key takeaways in the course that can be directly applied in the workplace. I really enjoyed my time at Seneca and found the subject matter interesting and useful.”

Sathish Kumar Babu