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Course Schedule<\/h2><\/span>
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Chocolate Manufacturing<\/h3>\n

Utah State University, Logan, UT
\nFebruary 27-29, 2024
\nRegistration for this course is not yet open. Please check back later or contact rachel.halkias@pmca.com<\/a> to be placed on the wait list.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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About the Program<\/h2><\/span>
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In keeping with its primary goal of helping confectioners manufacture better products through education and information, PMCA offers a series of specialized training courses. Each course\u00a0combines classroom and hands-on training. The courses\u00a0are held at the facilities of\u00a0 a confectionery manufacturer or an approved university facility and are conducted by well-qualified facilitators.<\/p>\n

The program has been designed to create opportunities for economical and practical training. Most courses are two to three-and-a-half days long in order to accommodate the regular job demands of participants.<\/p>\n

Registration & Fees<\/h3>\n

Only PMCA members can register for courses. Non-members can purchase a membership <\/a>along with course registration. Tuition\u00a0typically covers course materials, lunches, welcome reception or dinner and bus transportation between hotel and factory if applicable.<\/p>\n

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Past course topics include:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Chocolate Manufacture<\/li>\n
  • Using Compound<\/li>\n
  • Caramel, Fudge & Toffee<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Premium Chocolate Centers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Panned Confections<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hard Candy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Functional Confectionery<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Starch & Starchless Moulding<\/li>\n
  • Food Safety & Quality Management<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chewing Gum Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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