Format: Hybrid (Online + Practical Labs & Innovation Workshops)
Level: R&D Chefs, Culinary Innovators, Advanced Culinary Professionals
Duration: 6 months | 24 weeks | ~150 hours
Weekly Load: 4–6 hours
Certification: Certified Food Innovation Specialist (CFIS)
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Apply creative problem-solving to culinary product development
• Design and prototype innovative food concepts
• Integrate modernist and traditional techniques in menu innovation
• Evaluate feasibility, cost, and sensory impact of new dishes
• Document experiments and projects using WRID standards
• Conduct small-scale pilot tests and R&D evaluations
• Present innovative culinary concepts professionally
| # | Module | Duration | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Culinary Innovation | 2 weeks | Innovation theory, trends, culinary creativity, ideation techniques |
| 2 | Food Design Thinking | 3 weeks | Conceptual frameworks, problem identification, brainstorming, prototyping |
| 3 | Ingredient Innovation | 3 weeks | Alternative proteins, functional ingredients, flavor enhancers, plant-based innovations |
| 4 | Modernist & Molecular Techniques | 3 weeks | Foams, gels, spherification, emulsions, sous-vide, texture manipulation |
| 5 | Sensory & Market Evaluation | 3 weeks | Sensory profiling, flavor pairing, consumer research, tasting panels |
| 6 | R&D Project Management | 3 weeks | Lab planning, documentation, budgeting, timeline management |
| 7 | Digital Tools & Data Analysis | 2 weeks | Recipe databases, culinary software, WRID logging, analytics |
| 8 | Capstone Innovation Project | 5 weeks | Prototype creation, sensory testing, R&D report, final presentation |
Development of signature dishes & menus
Experimentation with new ingredients and textures
Molecular and modernist culinary applications
Sensory evaluation & consumer feedback loops
Menu engineering for innovative concepts
WRID documentation for R&D and recipe standardization
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Weekly practical innovation tasks | 20% |
| Mid-term innovation & sensory quiz | 20% |
| Applied R&D Projects (3 innovation prototypes) | 30% |
| Final Capstone: Innovative food menu + R&D report | 30% |
Capstone Deliverables:
✅ Innovation logbook & WRID documentation
✅ Sensory & market evaluation sheets
✅ Final multi-item innovative menu
✅ Visual & video documentation of prototypes
Precision scales & thermometers
Stand mixers, immersion circulators
ISI siphon & molecular kits
Modernist plating & presentation tools
Sensory evaluation kits
Digital recipe logging tools (WRID-ready)
Culinary Innovation R&D Chef
Executive Chef – Innovation & New Concepts
Product Development Specialist — Food & Beverage
Culinary Consultant for Restaurants & Brands
Menu Innovation Strategist
| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Self-study | LMS modules + PDFs + quizzes | $450 |
| Guided | Live labs + peer review + project feedback | $1,350 |
| Premium | 1-on-1 mentorship + lab certification + capstone | $3,400 |
Regional adjustments (UAE / EU) applicable
Innovation lab workbook & templates
Sensory & market evaluation sheets
WRID documentation for prototypes
Access to international culinary innovation network
Capstone innovation project guide
“Next-Gen Culinary Experience” — 5-Item Innovative Menu
Plant-based protein starter with molecular garnish
Texture-modified dessert using gels & foams
Functional beverage with aroma pairing
Modernist protein entrée with flavor encapsulation
Signature mini-degustation menu combining tradition & innovation
Title: Essentials of Food Innovation & R&D
Duration: 8 weeks | ~34 hours
Delivery: Online + optional 1-day hybrid lab
| Mode | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Guided | $350 |
| Hybrid (1-day lab) | $720 |
| Premium | $1,400 |
Modules:
Introduction to culinary innovation & ideation
Ingredient experimentation & functional foods
Modernist techniques basics (foam, gel, spherification)
Sensory & market evaluation
Mini innovation project: develop 1 signature dish
Badge: Food Innovation Micro-Specialist
Lab workbook & R&D templates
Sensory & evaluation forms
Capstone innovation menu & WRID documentation
Digital portfolio with photos/videos of projects
