100% Online FDA FSMA FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) V 2.0 Training. Take the course while at work or at home! Gain your PCQI Certificate!!!
Why You Need a PCQI
The Food Companies subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule must ensure their food safety system is developed, implemented, and maintained by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). To meet this requirement, the PCQI must have successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls. In addition, the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation is designed to ensure the safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States.
About the FSPCA PCQI V2.0 Course
As a result, the FSPCA developed the PCQI Version 2.0 course, which is recognized by the FDA as the standardized curriculum. Furthermore, this course is delivered by an FSPCA Lead Instructor. Successful completion is one recognized way to meet the FSMA requirement for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual. Upon completion, participants receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Therefore, you can join this live virtual training from anywhere and avoid travel costs and time away from work.
What You Will Learn
During the course, participants learn how to conduct a hazard analysis and identify process, allergen, sanitation, and supply-chain preventive controls. They also develop monitoring, corrective action, and verification procedures. In addition, the training covers validation, record-keeping, and recall plan requirements, along with the application of current Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite programs. As a result, attendees are prepared to build and maintain a compliant Food Safety Plan under 21 CFR Part 117.
Upcoming PCQI Online Training
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Session 1
Date & Time: 11 November, 2026, 9 AM-6 PM (GMT-4) Eastern Time
Location: Live-Virtual Instructor-led Online Training -
Session 2
Date & Time: 12 November, 2026, 9 AM-6 PM (GMT-4) Eastern Time
Location: Live-Virtual Instructor-led Online Training -
Session 3
Date & Time: 13 November, 2026, 9 AM-3 PM (GMT-4) Eastern Time
Location: Live-Virtual Instructor-led Online Training
Course Benefits
Key Benefits
- Official FSPCA PCQI certificate (issued by AFDO)
- Live virtual instruction with real-time interaction and exercises
- Taught by an FSPCA Lead Instructor
- Covers the full FDA-recognized standardized curriculum (Version 2.0)
- Practical focus on developing and implementing a Food Safety Plan
- Join from anywhere — no travel required
Who Should Attend
- Quality Assurance and Food Safety Managers
- Production Supervisors and Plant Managers
- Regulatory Affairs personnel
- Consultants supporting FSMA compliance
- Anyone responsible for developing or overseeing a Food Safety Plan
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- Conduct a hazard analysis and identify process, allergen, sanitation, and supply-chain preventive controls
- Develop monitoring, corrective action, and verification procedures
- Understand validation, record-keeping, and recall plan requirements
- Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite programs
- Build and maintain a compliant Food Safety Plan under 21 CFR Part 117
Course Format & Details
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- Duration: 2.5 days (live virtual)
- Format: Instructor-led online training with exercises and peer interaction
- Curriculum: FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 (FDA-recognized standardized curriculum)
- Certificate: Official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by AFDO upon successful completion
- Instructor: FSPCA Lead Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this PCQI training recognized by the FDA?
Yes. This course follows the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 curriculum, which is the standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA. As a result, successfully completing the course is one accepted way to meet the qualification requirements for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual under 21 CFR 117.180.Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. After successful completion, you will receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Therefore, you will have clear documentation that you have completed the recognized training.Is the course live or self-paced?
This is a live virtual instructor-led course. In addition, participants interact with the instructor and complete exercises in real time, which helps reinforce the practical application of the material.Does the certificate expire?
The certificate itself does not expire. However, PCQIs are expected to stay current with regulatory changes and food safety science through ongoing learning. For this reason, many professionals continue to update their knowledge after the initial training.Who needs a PCQI?
Facilities subject to the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule must have at least one PCQI who prepares or oversees the Food Safety Plan. Additionally, this requirement generally applies to most domestic and foreign manufacturers, processors, packers, and holders of human food that are registered with the FDA.Can I attend from outside the United States?
Yes. The course is delivered live online. Consequently, participants can join from anywhere without the need to travel.
Finally, after successful completion of the training, you will receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by AFDO. This certificate serves as one accepted way to demonstrate that you meet the FDA’s requirements for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual. Consequently, many quality and food safety professionals choose this live virtual format to fulfill the qualification efficiently.
Schedule
- May 5-7, 2026
- June 9-11, 2026
- July 15-17, 2026
- August 12-14, 2026
- September 16-18, 2026
- October 14-16, 2026
- November 11-13, 2026
- December 9-11, 2026