Understanding microbiological results training course

14th July 2026 | 09:15 - 12:45 | 13:15 with assessment

This online training course will provide insights into how to read microbiological results and interpret their meaning for food and food handling environmental samples. An optional assessment of understanding is offered to delegates immediately following the training session, with a Certificate of Achievement awarded to those attaining a passing grade.

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Course overview

Gaining confidence in dealing with microbiological test results of value to many in the food industry. Knowing what results mean and being able to determine what to do in response to them can be a challenge to many who are not specialist food microbiologists.

Participants will benefit from discussion of examples of action limits set by food manufacturers in order to manage microbiological safety and quality risks, which may sometimes be different to the legal, regulatory or customer requirements they are obliged to meet.

The course is designed for anyone who wants to build-up their understanding of what microbiological results really mean. It is also for those who may be called upon to set or explain microbiological action limits in use.

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What is it about?

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  • Reasons for carrying out microbiological testing
  • Reading microbiology results certificates and understanding terminology
  • Types of microbiology laboratory tests
  • Limitations of testing
  • Variations and trending
  • Uncertainty of Measurement
  • Examples of in-house microbiological limit setting
  • Planning for actions to be taken if limits are not met
  • FAQs
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Who should attend?

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  • Technical Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Quality Team Members
  • Food Safety Specialists
  • Auditors who may wish to refresh their knowledge
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Key benefits

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  • Development of expertise in food microbiology to an intermediate level
  • Confidence in reading and understanding microbiological test certificates
  • Interpretation of what microbiological results mean within the context of food manufacturing
  • Consideration of measurement uncertainty with respect to laboratory results
  • Good practice for limit setting
  • There will be opportunities to ask questions
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Previous knowledge needed

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  • It is recommended that delegates have attended a basic level microbiology course such as 'Introduction to Microbiological Sampling and Testing of Foods' or already have some basic microbiology knowledge through other qualifications.
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Your trainers

Ali Aitchison | Senior Food Safety Consultant | Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.

How to book

When upcoming dates are available, this course can be booked with or without assessment via Eurofins Food Assurance UK’s booking page links below.

If no dates are currently listed, the course may be available on request (subject to minimum numbers).

14th July 2026 | 09:15 - 12:45 | 13:15 with assessment

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