Students with aspirations of becoming food service professionals, whether in administrative or kitchen positions, will likely benefit from the study of food and beverage processing. Combining the disciplines of business and food safety, food and beverage processing can cover the basics of retail food management.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.