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Discover the path to excellence in the world of olive oil through our cutting-edge educational program
Discover the path to excellence in the world of olive oil through our cutting-edge educational program.
ESAO's Olive Oil Consultant Master is an intensive and comprehensive training program designed to immerse participants in a journey of knowledge and discovery about the fascinating universe of olive oil.
Throughout this article, we will explore each of the modules that make up the program, providing a comprehensive and framed overview of the topics that will be covered and the benefits it will bring to students interested in becoming true experts in the field of olive oil.
Professional Olive Oil Tasting
The first module of the master's program is Professional Olive Oil Tasting.
It is structured in different chapters through which you will learn the most important aspects to become a proficient taster of extra virgin olive oil.
- Classification
- Sensory Analysis
- Defects
- Tasting Protocol and Technique
- Physicochemical Analysis
These are some of the contents you will cover.
The module is designed for you to learn at your own pace and in an engaging way.
Presented in an agile manner, this module comes with careful and extensive material that will help you solidify knowledge that every taster should have.
With the guidance of your tutor, you will be able to address any questions or concerns.
ESAO student working in EVOO tasting
Production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Through this module, you will gain a detailed understanding of the process of producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from the field to packaging.
You will become a Master of the Mill with quality knowledge.
You will understand what defects are and why they occur, and you will be able to analyze a mill with professional criteria.
You will get close to the experience of great mill masters with award-winning EVOOs and extensive professional experience. You will be able to address any doubts or concerns about the production process to achieve quality EVOOs.
You will learn the key points in oil production, as well as how to optimize the mill you work with. Additionally, you will learn about the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Olive Grove Management and Pruning
You will learn from technicians and professionals with extensive experience in olive grove management. You will obtain the key points to achieve a healthy and productive olive grove.
You will see the most common mistakes, the key factors that influence the behavior of the olive tree, and you will acquire first-hand knowledge of best practices in olive grove management.
Whether you have your own olive grove or not, it is crucial to have this knowledge. The state of the olive grove will determine the final outcome of the harvest.
You will be accompanied by a specialized teacher and a tutor who will guide you in everything that interests you for your project.
Different olive varieties
Exportation and Commercialization of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This module will allow you to learn strategies, procedures, and tools to initiate, boost, and improve marketing and internationalization in the olive oil sector.
You will gain a global view of the current situation and future prospects of olive oil, both virgin and extra, in international markets.
You will delve into fundamental aspects for the proper management of olive oil exportation: transportation and logistics, sending samples, incoterms, quality control, labeling, among others.
You will learn the most important aspects to consider in the creation and development of your brand.
In this module, we will help you analyze the viability of your project, and you will be able to put into practice any reflections you have. We will assist you in considering each decision you make, thereby optimizing your resources to the fullest.
Training in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
Once you have completed the tasting module and while you continue with the rest of the modules, you will be able to continue training in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in a continuous and convenient way.
You will receive a monthly set of real samples of EVOOs, and you will be able to compare your tasting results with those of the Independent Tasting Panel of ESAO on the Campus.
Group Sessions
Each module includes a group session led by an expert specialized in each subject.
This is a live online class where you will interact with the expert and get to know your fellow classmates.
This way, you will feel accompanied while hearing from expert hands about the subject matter, making it an engaging form of learning.
The individual sessions will address all your doubts
Individual Sessions
Through individual sessions, you will receive personalized advice from experts specialized in each of the topics included in the curriculum.
These sessions will help you choose the best path for your business or project.
It is an opportunity for you to address specific and particular questions of your interests.
These sessions will allow you to delve into the areas of greatest interest to you, making the most of the training highly practical.
Final Interview
Once your training is completed, you will have an individual and personalized interview with the ESAO Management.
This way, we support you in entering the olive oil sector, listening to your concerns, and providing you with our experience.
Final Project Optional
During the last phase of the Master's program, you will develop, guided and tutored, a final project tailored to your interests and abilities.
You will directly apply the concepts and approaches acquired, thus beginning to put your knowledge into practice and seeing how you develop your project.
It involves planning around a set of coordinated objectives.
A real project, supervised by your tutor, who will contribute their experience and guide you as needed.
The project will allow you to reinforce the acquired knowledge and implement it in your business.
Alumni Community
Any student who completes training at ESAO becomes part of the ESAO Alumni Community.
This is a whole community where you can access the information that is transmitted in the community.
Suppliers, doubts, experiences, support, synergies—this is all of incalculable value, and sometimes the greatest value of ESAO, according to many students.
Ending your training and not being alone, but belonging to a professional community in the olive oil sector, is something that will accompany you as long as you wish.
You will be welcomed into the ESAO alumni community.
Internship Day at Accredited Mill Optional
Master's interns in the olive oil mill.
Internship day at a mill accredited by ESAO.
This day will take place during the harvesting season.
The goal of the day is to firsthand experience an example of high-quality production, from field collection to final product processing.
(*) The development of this day is subject to weather conditions and the specific circumstances of the mill itself. Your tutor will be coordinating and supervising these internships to make them as interesting as possible.
This way, we offer you the opportunity to consolidate all the theoretical concepts through practice.
ESAO's Olive Oil Consultant Master is a comprehensive and cutting-edge educational program that provides students with deep and specialized knowledge in the world of olive oil.
The modules cover all relevant aspects of this exciting field, offering a global and comprehensive education for those who aspire to become experts in the Olive Oil sector.
