Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI) Training Online V-2

Online FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Qualified Individuals (PCQI) Certificate Training

Registration ends April 2, 2026

Earlybird Discount Ends March 7, 2026 (Promo Code PCQI2026A)

No Extra Cost For Manuals, Workbooks, & Certificates

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Join the Food Safety Doctor LLC for a comprehensive three-day online training course on FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Foods Qualified Individuals (Version 2) (PCQI). This 22-hour program will equip participants with the knowledge necessary to create a food safety plan utilizing the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls approach mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (U.S-FSMA).

ABOUT THIS COURSE:

The Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) is important in helping food companies follow the FDA's food safety regulations. Te PCQI is key to reducing foodborne illnesses by idenifying and managing safety risks in food. To help people learn these skills, The Food Safety Doctor LLC offers an Online PCQI Training course. This course is based on the FSPCA curriculum and teaches participants how to create and manage FSMA compliant food safety plans. The training helps ensure that food safety systems meet all required standards.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Derrick Payne is a highly respected food safety expert with over 30 years of experience developing and managing food safety and quality systems compliant with regulatory and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. He serves as a lead instructor for the Food Safety and Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and is recognized by the International HACCP Alliance. Dr. Payne’s career includes key roles at leading companies such as Coca-Cola, Tate & Lyle, and Ralston Foods. He holds a Master of Science in Food Safety from Michigan State University and a doctorate in Public Health focusing on Epidemiology from Walden University, where his research centered on foodborne illnesses.

About The Food Safety Doctor LLC

Dr. Derrick Payne founded The Food Safety Doctor LLC on August 21, 2018, to offer expert consulting and educational services in food safety and public health. The company supports a diverse clientele, ranging from some of the largest global food producers to small business owners. Committed to making quality education accessible, The Food Safety Doctor LLC provides affordable FSPCA and IHA HACCP courses, with enrollment fees covering all required books and training materials. This approach ensures that both Fortune 500 companies and smaller enterprises can benefit from essential food safety training without financial barriers.

This FSPCA Curriculum is an FDA-recognized Standardized Curriculum taught in 15 modules covered over 3- days (22 hours)

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND THIS TRAINING?

You should consider attending if you are planning to establish a food safety plan that complies with U.S. FSMA regulations, or if you aspire to take on the role of Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) in a facility that processes foods or food ingredients intended for shipment to the United States. This opportunity is also ideal for those already engaged in the development, support, or implementation of a U.S.-FSMA compliant HACCP or food safety plan, as well as individuals new to their roles at locations where such plans will be created and executed, who seek to enhance their understanding of the preventive controls rule. Additionally, food safety auditors or consultants working with facilities that process or package food products for export to the United States will find this event particularly beneficial.

Notes to Participants

Although experience in the food industry is NOT required to take this course, it is recommended that participants have some knowledge of the food processing before taking this course.

Course Registration and other Details about the course.

1. Two-and-a-half day course
2. – Days 1 & 2: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Central Time)
3. – Day 3: 8:00 am to 3:00 (Central Time)
4. Small classes
5. Practical exercises
6. A FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI-V2) certificate of training
7. Registration: $400.00 / Participant ends April 2, 2026
8. Earlybird Discount: $350.00 / Participant ends March 7, 2026 (Use promo code PCQI2026A)
9. Refunds available up to April 2, 2026
10. Note: Refunds minus $29.00 Eventbrite fee
11. Note: Refunds minus the cost of books, and shipping. (~ $130.00)

Are you located outside the United States?

• Contact us BEFORE you register for this course.
• To review shipping options to receive your training materials on time.
• Understand cost of international tarrifs
• To understand time zone differences

Note: Attending the entire 22-hours of the course, answering questions, participating in group activities, are all required in order to earn the FSPCA-PCQI certificate of training.

Note: Due to low participation or other uncontrollable events, the Food Safety Doctor LLC reserves the right to cancel this course, and provide full refunds (minus the cost of manuals and workbooks) to all paid participants.

About the online software.

• This online course will be conducted via the GOTOMEETING Platform
• No Software download will be required.
• Your connecting device must have a functioning camera
• You have the option to connect the audio via your device or through a telephone call.

The rate includes:

• Comprehensive course manuals with reference materials
• FSPCA PCQI-V2 Certificate of training
• Have questions about the course or registration ?
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The Food Safety Doctor LLC 132 South Water Street Decatur, Illinois 62523

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