Electronic and In-Person Food Safety Training

Effective training is a cornerstone of a strong food safety culture. This session will compare the advantages and limitations of electronic (e-learning) and in-person training modalities. We will explore how to design engaging and instructionally sound content for each format, including interactive e-learning modules, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and hands-on classroom sessions. The webinar will also cover strategies for blended learning approaches, methods to assess training effectiveness (e.g., quizzes, observational audits), and how to maintain training records to demonstrate workforce competency to auditors and inspectors.

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Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek, University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Food Safety and Seafood Technology Specialist, hosts the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series, which is a monthly, expert-led program covering practical topics in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. Designed for food industry professionals, educators, and regulators, sessions address real-world challenges such as digital record-keeping, chemical safety, seafood hazards, audit readiness, and emerging technologies.

Participants gain actionable tools, case studies, and strategies to navigate evolving regulations, improve safety practices, and support innovation, knowledge they can immediately apply in their work.

For more information, visit the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar page.