Looking to achieve your PCQI Certificate in a 100% self-paced format?

3-Day Live-Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 Course

Description

The 3-Day Instructor-Led Live-Virtual Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Participant Course follows the standardized curriculum designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) in collaboration with the FDA. The new curriculum, Version 2, covers the latest FDA requirements, to effectively develop and implement a compliant Food Safety Plan. This comprehensive PCQI training equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States.

This course covers all required PCQI topics, including hazard analysis, risk-based preventive controls, monitoring and verification, supply-chain controls, and recall plans. Participants works through structured chapters, with practical exercises and knowledge checks designed to reinforce regulatory expectations and real-world application.

595 USD

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What's Included

Official FSPCA Certificate

Upon successful completion, earn your Official FSPCA Certificate issued by AFDO, fee included.
FSPCA Participant Manual and Workbook

Use the electronic Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Manual and Workbook during the class.
Model Food Safety Plans & Fillable Forms

Practical examples and interactive forms to develop a food safety plan.
FIC Resource Centre - Lite Version

Gain access to a page full of guidance, downloads and more to help develop and update your food safety plan.

Agenda

3 Days Instructor-Led

Central Time (CT): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Prerequisites

There is no required prerequisite for this course. Prior knowledge of GMPs and HACCP, or experience with food safety systems, is useful, but the course is also suitable for those new to food safety.

What will I learn?

By taking this course, participants will learn how to implement a food safety plan by conducting hazard analysis and implementing risk-based preventive controls in accordance with FDA requirements.

Practical Food Safety Plan Development

Progressively develop a comprehensive Food Safety Plan for a model product throughout the course

Learn how to Comply with 21 CFR Part 117

Understand FDA requirements for the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Based Preventive Controls for Human Food Federal Regulation.

Become a PCQI

Upon successful completion, you will become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual.

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FSPCA PCQI Lead Instructors

Sonia Akbarzadeh

Over 25 years of experience in the food industry, working with several reputable companies for food safety implementation and product development. She has been teaching PC for Human Food since 2015.

Nima Saidi

A specialist in Product Development, Food Safety and Food Science. He has been teaching HACCP and FSPCA curricula since 2020 and has taught over 125 classes. This includes PCHF/PCQI, FSVP, and IAVA.