Descriptive Panel Leadership: Lexicon Development -Building the Language of Sensory Understanding

Learn how to build a descriptive language that fits your category, your product, and your purpose.

A clear, well-developed lexicon is essential for an effective descriptive analysis panel. In this 60-minute, self-paced course, you'll walk through the key steps for developing a lexicon tailored to a specific product category—using lemonade aromatics as a working example.
Whether you're building a new panel, refining an existing one, or planning a complex project, this course helps you connect your objectives to the right level of detail.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the steps for developing a lexicon in a product category
  • Describe how to develop a lexicon using a lemonade aromatics example
  • Evaluate the appropriate level of complexity based on your project objectives
This focused training equips you with practical tools for developing meaningful, reproducible, and project-relevant lexicons.

  • 100% Online and Flexible

    Start as soon as you enroll and learn at your own pace!

  • 30-Minute Course

    Broken into 4 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. 
Need a Custom Solution? Contact Us! We can build a custom bundle based on your needs!

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.

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