The Basics of Food Safety

Learn the Basics to Being Safe with Food!

This crash course on food safety is appropriate for young adults and aspiring cooks of all ages.

Topics included in this self guided course include:

  • The Riskiest Foods and People Groups
  • Limiting the Spread of Germs & Bacteria
  • Preventing Common Types of Contamination
  • Food Safety's Biggest Myths

Often food safety can turn into a long list of guidelines and recommendations that can feel overwhelming. This course aims to condense food safety, while not glossing over the most important principles.

This coursework is used in training of at risk youth, and your purchase helps us to improve and expand the curricula.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

Your Instructor


Dwight Turner
Dwight Turner

Dwight is the director and co-founder of Courageous Kitchen a nonprofit based in Bangkok, Thailand. Each course we're designing takes students through learning foundational Thai cooking methods and recipes road tested in our in person cooking classes. Beyond recipes you'll find courses feature tips on substitutions, healthy eating, and FAQs about your favorite dishes. More info at https://courageouskitchen.org


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