AMSA's Online Courses
Packaging of Meat and Business of Meat
Understand the materials, equipment and applications behind meat packaging.
Packaging of Meat is a practical, science-based online course that provides a working understanding of meat packaging, from the science of the product to packaging materials, methods, equipment, automation and environmental considerations.
Developed through collaboration with meat processors, packaging suppliers, academic experts and industry professionals, the course connects packaging fundamentals with real-world meat industry applications.
Why Take This Course?
- Understand packaging materials - Learn what common materials do and why their properties matter.
- Connect packaging to meat quality - See how product characteristics influence packaging performance and shelf life.
- Explore packaging methods - Understand common packaging systems and where they are used.
- See packaging equipment in action - Learn how major equipment types work and fit into production.
- See the big picture - Understand how product, distribution, equipment, automation and sustainability influence packaging decisions.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and function of meat packaging
- How meat science relates to packaging performance and shelf life
- Common packaging materials and their functional properties
- Vacuum, MAP, overwrap, form-fill-seal and other packaging methods
- How major types of packaging equipment work
- Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging across the supply chain
- Equipment integration, automation and environmental considerations
Who Should Take It?
Ideal for meat industry professionals, packaging and equipment suppliers, operations and QA teams, product development, purchasing, sales and technical service professionals, and students or early-career professionals who need a practical understanding of meat packaging.
Course at a Glance
6 Modules, 100% Online Self-Paced, Certificate of Completion
Time to Complete: 2-2.5 Hours
Pricing: $30 member | $45 nonmember | $10 student | +$10 certificate
Five complimentary seats are included for each Sustaining Partner above Gold at launch.
Group pricing rates begin at 10 seats, regardless of partner status.
Questions? For questions, contact AMSA at information@meatscience.org.
Build your confidence in the business side of the meat industry.
The Business of Meat is a practical, interactive online course designed to help professionals better understand how the meat industry works. Whether you are new to the industry, moving into a new role, or looking to broaden your knowledge, the course connects meat industry terminology, markets, finance, yields, leadership and planning to everyday business decisions.
Why Take This Course?
- Build business confidence - Strengthen your understanding of how the meat industry works.
- Learn the language - Become more comfortable with key meat and business terminology.
- Understand the numbers - Better understand yields, markets, finance and business performance.
- See the big picture - Connect products, markets, decisions and profitability.
- Apply it right away - Practical knowledge for onboarding, cross-training and professional development.
What You Will Learn
- The unique aspects of doing business in the meat industry
- Meat industry and general business terminology
- How to interpret standard business reports
- Basic meat concepts, products and yields
- Markets, finance, planning and profit drivers
- Leadership and personal responsibility for business success
Who Should Take It?
Ideal for professionals new to the meat industry or a new role, supplier partners, sales and marketing teams, business and operations professionals, and students seeking a stronger non-technical understanding of the industry.
Course at a Glance
5 Modules, 100% Online Self-Paced, Certificate of Completion
Time to Complete: 2 – 2.5 hours
Pricing: $30 member | $45 nonmember | $10 student | +$10 certificate
Five complimentary seats are included for each Sustaining Partner above Gold at launch.
Group pricing rates begin at 10 seats, regardless of partner status.
Questions? For questions, contact AMSA at information@meatscience.org.
Registration:
Steps for how to register are below:
Purchase Course at: Online Store - American Meat Science Association
