Descriptive Panel Leadership: Forming a Panel - A Practical Introduction

Identify if a descriptive analysis panel suits your needs, and learn step-by-step recruitment and screening techniques.

Decide if it makes sense to establish your own sensory descriptive analysis panel, and then recruit, screen, and select qualified candidates with confidence. This focused, 60-minute self-paced course guides you through each step:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
  • Determine whether having your own descriptive analysis panel is appropriate for your organization
  • Screen potential candidates based on defined selection criteria
  • Evaluate candidates’ suitability to ensure consistent and reliable panel performance
Empower your leadership by learning practical, hands‑on steps without unnecessary complexity. This self-contained module delivers essential skills for designing a sensory panel that meets your needs.
  • 100% Online and Flexible

    Start as soon as you enroll and learn at your own pace!
  • 60-Minute Course

    Broken into 11 sections.
  • Certificate of Completion

     Earn and download a certificate upon completion.
  • Practice Sheets & Summary

    Included free of charge

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NOTE: This course is part of our Descriptive Panel Leadership on-demand series. Check out our all-inclusive bundle of nine panel leadership courses, or our smaller bundles focusing on panel development or panel data
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Developed by Industry Experts

This self-paced course has been meticulously crafted by leading experts in sensory evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative learning experience. Our development team includes:
Gail Vance Civille
Founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc.
A pioneer in sensory science and founder of Sensory Spectrum, Inc., Gail brings decades of experience and is renowned for creating the Spectrum Method™.
Joanne Seltsam
Director of Training & Education
Serving as the Director of Training and Education, Joanne has co-authored influential works on sensory evaluation methodologies, contributing to the advancement of the field.
By enrolling in this course, you gain access to the collective knowledge and insights of these distinguished professionals, equipping you with the foundational skills essential for success in sensory evaluation.