Sensory Training
Foundation Level
This one day course offers a practical introduction to sensory analysis and it's many applications in industry. It is a lively course with high levels of practical activity to demonstrate the concepts and test methods. Relevant to anyone involved in the development, production, marketing and ongoing quality of consumer products.Sensory research methods represent one of the fastest developing scientific disciplines globally. Methods have developed far beyond simple taste tests, with basic statistical summaries of results. This foundation level course will equip the delegate to take a role in the informed decision making process of their business.
Course Duration: 1 day Dates 2012: 28th Feb, 3rd July Cost per delegate : £175 plus VAT for courses booked online before February 14th 2012 |  Click Here to Book Online |
Hands on Product Preference
Following completion of the Foundation Level, or for delegates with previous sensory training or experience; we provide a series of Hands On courses which focus on practical industry applications.This course focuses on methods used to understand consumer preference. As a sensory professional, participating in key decision processes, this course will equip delegates to draw reasoned conclusions based on consumer sensory data.
This course is divided into three key elements. In the morning, we will consider real product preference applications, setting objectives and experiment design. Later, the delegates conduct a consumer panel, followed in the afternoon, by a collaborative data analysis and decision making session.
Course Duration: 1 day
Dates for 2012: TBC
Cost per delegate: £375+VAT
Hands on product profiling
This course explores the applications of QDA (quantitative descriptive analysis) and producing accurate product profiles. Following an initial theory session, delegates have the opportunity to work with our experienced analytical panel.Course duration : 1 day
Dates for 2012: TBC
Cost per delegate: £375+VAT
Hands on Alternative Profiling
New methods are continually being developed and explored by the global sensory research community. QDA is thorough but in some situations, faster or consumer panel profiling could advantageous. This course considers the latest methods in product profiling, applications, benefits and potential pitfalls.Course duration : 1 day
Dates for 2012:TBC
Cost per delegate: £375+VAT
Hands on difference
There are many applications in industry for understanding where difference occurs. This course considers situations where accurate discrimination testing can be invaluable. After considering the theory, candidates will have the opportunity to work with our analytical panel to design, conduct and analyze sensory discrimination data.Course duration : 1 day
Dates for 2012: TBC
Cost per delegate: £375+VAT
Please note: We can also provide a range of panel management and support services. Please contact us on (0845) 868 8342 for more information, or email phil.watson@byzas.co.uk.