Courses Overview
At Wheat Marketing Center we provides educational courses and immersive training experiences that empower professionals across the wheat industry.
Our state-of-the-art facilities feature three separate labs equipped with analytical machines, commercial baking equipment, and pilot-scale production lines for crackers & biscuits, Asian noodles, and tortillas, WMC offers public, custom and U.S. Wheat Associates courses for in-person and virtual training. Whether you’re seeking foundational knowledge or advanced technical skills, our expert-led programs deliver practical insights you can immediately apply in your work
Courses are typically offered between November and July, led by our technical team of highly-trained professionals. When needed, we also partner with industry experts for specific courses to assure the quality and excellence of our training.
WMC’s educational foundation is based on three essential pillars to ensure comprehensive learning pillars:
- End-product quality and development
- Testing and analysis
- Interpretation, conclusion, and reporting
The WMC Learning Experience
Expert Instruction: Courses are led by our technical team of highly-trained professionals, with decades of combined wheat industry experience. When specialized expertise is needed, we partner with leading industry experts to ensure the highest quality training.
Hands-On Learning: Our highly skilled team guides participants through the use of pilot bakery equipment and production lines, including:
- Range of commercial mixers and fermentation cabinets
- Specialized ovens (combi, reel, deck, tandoor, hearth)
- Blast freezer for frozen dough applications
- Complete bagel, cracker & cookie, noodle, and tortilla production lines
Comprehensive Support: Beyond equipment training, we provide guidance on research methodology, education principles, testing protocols, analysis techniques, conclusion development, and professional reporting standards.
Real-World Application: Participants work with actual wheat samples and production scenarios, ensuring that learning translates directly into workplace improvements.
Partnership Courses
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), a market development organization with offices in key markets worldwide, partners with WMC to provide specialized technical training to international customers. USW’s mission is to “develop, maintain and expand international markets and to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.”
For more information about USW partnership courses, contact your regional US Wheat Associates office.
Featured USW Partnership Courses:
- Flour Blending for End Product Quality – Advanced techniques for optimizing flour performance
- Contracting for Wheat Value Workshops – Strategic approaches to wheat procurement and quality specifications
- Whole Wheat Baking Study Team – Comprehensive exploration of whole grain applications
- USW offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America organize participants and suggest course priorities, while WMC delivers the technical training using our pilot-scale production lines, analytical capabilities, and staff expertise.
Getting Started
We make it easy to find the right training for your needs:
Click here to complete our custom course inquiry form to discuss your specific requirements and objectives.
Click here to contact us to discuss how our training programs can benefit your company or organization.
Click here to visit our WMC Classroom page to see recent and past course examples, learning outcomes, and participant feedback.
Training provided by WMC empowers domestic and international participants to develop technical knowledge and skills that drive industry innovation and business success. Join our global community of wheat professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.
Scheduling & Availability
Courses are typically offered between November and July, providing flexibility to accommodate harvest schedules and business planning cycles. We work with participants to find optimal timing that minimizes disruption while maximizing learning opportunities.