Diploma in Biomanufacturing Operations & Quality
Prepare to run fungal fermentation and materials plants safely and consistently, covering GMP, quality systems, maintenance and supply chains.
Program identification
- 1.1Program name
- Diploma in Biomanufacturing Operations & Quality
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Diploma
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Fungal Biotechnology & Biomaterials. A Fungaris program of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 6 months (24 weeks) · 192 hours in total · 8 modules of 24 hours · 24 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own program, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: January 11, 2027 to June 25, 2027. Enrollment closes on January 4, 2027. Following intake: April 12, 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Program description
This diploma prepares participants to run fungal fermentation and materials plants safely, consistently and efficiently. Across eight modules you study how a biomanufacturing plant is organized, the principles of GMP and hygienic design, cleaning, sterilization and contamination control, and quality management systems. You then learn to handle batch records, deviations and corrective and preventive actions, manage equipment maintenance and utilities, apply health, safety and environmental practice, and plan supply chains and continuous improvement.
As fungal products move from pilot to commercial scale, operational excellence becomes the deciding factor between success and costly failure. Skilled operators, supervisors and quality staff are in demand at fermentation and materials facilities. The diploma suits plant operators, supervisors and quality staff who want to grow into roles with more responsibility. Live sessions are taught by professionals with experience in manufacturing operations and quality. For the final project, students prepare an operational improvement plan for a real or realistic fungal production site, covering quality, contamination control, maintenance and supply planning.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in biotechnology, useful in areas such as biomanufacturing, food and ingredients production, biomaterials manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This program gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgment and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the program able to apply its content professionally and with judgment. In short:
Prepare to run fungal fermentation and materials plants safely and consistently, covering GMP, quality systems, maintenance and supply chains.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Biomanufacturing Plant Overview; GMP and Hygienic Design; Cleaning, Sterilization and Contamination Control.
- Put them into practice: Quality Management Systems; Batch Records, Deviations and CAPA; Equipment Maintenance and Utilities.
- Apply everything to a real case: Health, Safety and Environment; Supply Chain, Planning and Continuous Improvement.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your instructor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Apply GMP and hygienic design principles in a fermentation plant.
- Control contamination through cleaning and sterilization practice.
- Manage batch records, deviations and CAPA effectively.
- Plan maintenance and utilities for reliable operation.
- Lead continuous improvement in production and supply.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Plant operators, supervisors and quality staff.
4.2Entry requirements
Some basics in production, quality or laboratory work are expected, ideally from experience in a manufacturing environment.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Production supervisor in a fermentation plant
- Quality assurance specialist in biomanufacturing
- Shift leader in a biomaterials facility
- Maintenance and utilities coordinator
- Operations excellence or continuous improvement lead
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Biomanufacturing Plant Overview | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 02 | GMP and Hygienic Design | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 03 | Cleaning, Sterilization and Contamination Control | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 04 | Quality Management Systems | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 05 | Batch Records, Deviations and CAPA | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 06 | Equipment Maintenance and Utilities | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 07 | Health, Safety and Environment | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| 08 | Supply Chain, Planning and Continuous Improvement | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 192 |
8 modules × 24 hours = 192 hours: 48 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Plant areas and process flow
- Roles and responsibilities
- Key performance indicators
- GMP principles
- Hygienic equipment design
- Zoning and material flows
- Cleaning in place
- Sterilization validation
- Contamination investigation
- ISO and GMP quality systems
- Document control
- Audits and certification
- Writing batch records
- Handling deviations
- Root cause analysis and CAPA
- Preventive maintenance
- Utilities: steam, water and air
- Calibration management
- Process safety
- Occupational health
- Environmental compliance
- Production planning
- Supplier and inventory management
- Lean and continuous improvement
5.3Company placement
This program does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
An operational improvement plan for a fungal production site covering quality, contamination control, maintenance and supply.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your instructor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 8 hours a week for 24 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises such as deviation reports and a final project reviewed by the instructor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your instructor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the Biotechnology school coordinates the content and quality of this program. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The instructor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Diploma Certificate
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrollment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
- A short résumé or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrollment for the intake starting on January 11, 2027 is open until January 4, 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: $1,490
- Full payment before the start: $1,192 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation ($596) and 6 monthly installments of $149.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organization. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the program and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for canceling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrollment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Diploma in Biomanufacturing Operations & Quality?
Some basics in production, quality or laboratory work are expected, ideally from experience in a manufacturing environment.
How is Diploma in Biomanufacturing Operations & Quality taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises such as deviation reports and a final project reviewed by the instructor.
What is the final project?
An operational improvement plan for a fungal production site covering quality, contamination control, maintenance and supply.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Diploma in Biomanufacturing Operations & Quality?
The natural next step is Master in Fungal Biotechnology.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This program does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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