Become a PCQI 2.0 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual

About the Course

The PCQI 2.0 (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Training is an updated, interactive program designed to meet FDA’s requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and maintain an effective food safety plan based on hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls.

Building on the original FSPCA curriculum, PCQI 2.0 integrates real-world case studies, current regulatory updates, and practical tools to ensure participants are fully prepared to lead food safety programs in modern processing environments.

Who is this for

This training is ideal for:

• Food safety managers, supervisors, and coordinators

• Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

• Food plant operations and production managers

• Consultants and auditors in the food industry

• Individuals seeking to meet the FDA’s PCQI requirement under 21 CFR Part 117

Duration

• Standard Course: 2.5 days (20 hours total)

Certificate Earned

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Official FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certificate issued by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain a strong understanding of preventive controls and food safety management systems, including:

✅ Principles of hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls
✅ FDA FSMA requirements for food facilities (21 CFR 117 Subpart C)
✅ How to develop and implement a compliant Food Safety Plan
✅ Conducting and documenting hazard analyses
✅ Identifying and implementing process, food allergen, sanitation, and supply-chain preventive controls
✅ Validation, verification, and recordkeeping procedures
✅ Corrective actions and root cause analysis
✅ Developing recall plans and managing food safety incidents
✅ Continuous improvement and maintaining PCQI competency