Certificates and Development
FMI sets the highest standards in professional development.
We have multiple programs that develop food industry professionals.
The food industry needs life-long learners to face the challenges of today and leverage the opportunities of tomorrow. FMI programs can help you orient your team to the food industry, develop as leaders, earn college credentials and make connections across the industry. We invite you to join us in learning and find the right certificate and development program for you.
Our Professional Development Programs
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Future Leaders is the industry’s premier training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers. This interactive learning experience focuses on the development of leadership skills for professionals across the food industry. Learn More
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Future Leaders Direct offers all the content of the Future Leaders program in a format that can be delivered on your company’s terms as part of your own internal training programs. Based on the same Root Compass® Manager Development program as the Future Leaders eXperience event, this program offers a licensing model in which organizations have the flexibility to conduct sessions at your own pace. Learn More
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The Food Retail Learning Map® Experience, offered by FMI and Root Inc., provides everyone in your organization a birds-eye view of the rapidly evolving food industry. Using visual metaphors, memorable stories, and group discussion, the Root Learning Map® methodology delivers simplicity and clarity to a complex world. Learn More
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Through a series of pre- and post-event assessments, online seminars, on-the-job training activities and debriefing sessions, participants build on the knowledge and skills gained through participating in a Future Leaders event to further expand their experience and apply what they learned. Learn More
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The Retail Management Certificate is a community college academic program specifically tailored to develop the core competencies in business, marketing, management, technology, organizational behavior, communications, and finance necessary to be a successful grocery leader. Learn More
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Future Leaders Live
Future Leaders is the industry’s premier training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers. This interactive learning experience focuses on the development of leadership skills for professionals across the food industry. Learn More
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Future Leaders at Your Location
Future Leaders Direct offers all the content of the Future Leaders program in a format that can be delivered on your company’s terms as part of your own internal training programs. Based on the same Root Compass® Manager Development program as the Future Leaders eXperience event, this program offers a licensing model in which organizations have the flexibility to conduct sessions at your own pace. Learn More
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Food Retail Learning Map Experience
The Food Retail Learning Map® Experience, offered by FMI and Root Inc., provides everyone in your organization a birds-eye view of the rapidly evolving food industry. Using visual metaphors, memorable stories, and group discussion, the Root Learning Map® methodology delivers simplicity and clarity to a complex world. Learn More
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Food Retail Leader Certificate
Through a series of pre- and post-event assessments, online seminars, on-the-job training activities and debriefing sessions, participants build on the knowledge and skills gained through participating in a Future Leaders event to further expand their experience and apply what they learned. Learn More
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Retail Management Certificate
The Retail Management Certificate is a community college academic program specifically tailored to develop the core competencies in business, marketing, management, technology, organizational behavior, communications, and finance necessary to be a successful grocery leader. Learn More
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Which program is right for you?
We have several programs that can help develop the next generation of food retail workforce. Whether you’re looking to orient your team to the industry, build your high potentials into full-blown leaders or help your associates earn a college credential, see the brief outlines of our programs below and pick the one that’s right for you.
| Timeframe | Cost | Location | |
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| Future Leaders Live (Annual Event & Direct) | 3 day workshop | $1,000 - $3,000 based on FMI Membership Status | Orlando, FL |
| Future Leaders Direct | Customizable | Price dependent on customer needs | At your location |
| Food Retail Learning Map Experience | 90-minute session | Price dependent on customer needs | At your location |
| Food Retail Leader Certificate | Three 1-hour online seminars with follow up activities to be completed over the course of 6 months | No cost above registration or license | At your location |
| Retail Management Certificate | 1-2 years | $275/class 8 class program | Virtual |
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