About Short Courses

AOCS short courses provide a unique opportunity for professionals in the fats, oils, and related industries to gain in-depth knowledge, sharpen their skills, and stay ahead of industry trends. Held each year just prior to the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, these one to two-day intensive courses offer a focused, hands-on learning environment designed to help you advance your expertise and elevate your career.

The image promotes an AOCS Short Course titled "Edible Oils Refining: Basic Principles and Modern Practices". It highlights that the event is open to the public, with a vibrant background featuring a sunrise over a soybean field, symbolizing agricultural and natural themes. The AOCS logo is displayed in the top right corner.

April 26-27, 2025

Edible Oils Refining

This course is designed to help attendees understand the informed decision-making manufacturers use in edible oil processing as they progress from an oilseed to a purified, palatable vegetable oil. We will cover the basics of the crushing process, but the primary focus is refining.

New this year: Special modules on cold pressing and fuel production from vegetable oils.

You can view more details and register for this course in January 2025.