Cost
Standard: £300
Student: £150
(+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
4 hours
1pm to 5pm (UK time)
Location
Online
*If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
December 11, 2025
January 16, 2026
February 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
Interactive quizzes
Throughout the course.
A certificate of attendance will be sent via e-mail upon completion of the course, as well as a key facts summary sheet.
Course Summary
This unique Introduction to Foodborne Viruses course provides a comprehensive introduction to foodborne viruses, focusing on their properties, transmission, and impact on food safety.
Designed for professionals at all levels, it covers detection methods, contamination risks, and prevention strategies to help businesses mitigate viral threats in food supply chains.
Delivered by an industry expert, the course includes an interactive Q&A session for deeper insights. No prior knowledge is required.
Please make sure to check the Specific Terms applying to this course before making a booking (see below).
Key learning objectives
Understand properties & classifications of foodborne viruses
Explore transmission pathways
Learn strategies for detection, mitigation and prevention
Who should attend
Technical managers
Food Business Operators (FBOs)
Individuals engaged in the production of foods, handling of foods, retail and hospitality sectors
Students and early career professionals (check Student booking conditions here below)
Pre-requisites
There are no entry requirements to this course.
Programme Outline
Properties and classifications of foodborne viruses
Exploring transmission pathways
Identifying symptoms
Understanding the mechanisms of viral contamination
Methods for detection of foodborne viruses
Strategies for control and prevention
Q&A – Ask the expert
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers.
This is our lovely team of trainers.
How to book and pay
You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card. VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.
If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us!
What happens once your space has been booked
Before the course
A few days before the course starts, participants are given access by email to the necessary pre-course information.
For online sessions, to ensure smooth participation, the delegates need to make sure before the course starts that they have a stable internet connection, a fully charged device, and a working camera and microphone.
If you have any questions at all in the run up to your course, feel free to get in touch.
During the course
At ASK SONIA, we’re all about creating a positive, interactive and impactful learning experience.
To help foster an open and friendly yet professional group atmosphere during the online sessions - unless your tutor specifically instructs you otherwise - we ask that, as much as possible all participants keep their camera and microphone on throughout the course. This helps everyone engage, ask questions, and contribute to discussions. It’s all part of making our sessions dynamic, interactive, and personal, so that you get the most out of your training!
If you are unable to join at the very start of a session, please have the courtesy to inform your trainer or to email us.
After the course
If you would like to keep in touch with us after the course, we’d love that! If we can be of further advice, guidance or support with your professional project, we will be delighted. Ask Sonia Limited is a small business. We take great pride in our very personable and caring approach to professional training. So don’t be a stranger, and don’t be shy.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.
Please note the following Course Specific Terms which supersede the General T&Cs.
Standard bookings:
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the session.
A full refund will be issued.Cancellations within 14 days of the session, including non-attendance on the day, are non-refundable.
No rescheduling.
If you need to move your booking to another date, a new booking will be required.
Student bookings:
Non-refundable (Cancelling a booking will remove your reserved place but will not result in a refund).
Rescheduling is permitted once if requested at least 72 hours before the session start time.
Proof of student status is required (eg: A valid student ID card, An official enrolment or status letter, A digital certificate of student status). Please ensure that only documents containing your name and enrolment period are shared. Do not provide sensitive personal information such as home addresses, bank details, or national identification numbers. Any proof provided will be used solely to confirm eligibility for the student rate and will not be retained beyond this purpose.
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