PCQI
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Version 2.0 Course Information
Many food establishments are required to comply with the current good manufacturing practice, hazard analysis, and risk‐based preventive controls for human food regulation, referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food Regulation. This is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Those establishments subject to the rule must have a preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI) who meets the qualifications of training and/or experience outlined in the final rule.
Michigan State University Extension is offering a course that is part of the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA and developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.
This Part 2 hybrid course is designed to fulfill the requirements of the Version 2.0 Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training. It combines virtual and in-person instruction to support flexibility and enhance the learning experience. The course begins with a live, instructor-led Zoom session on October 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET). This half-day virtual session introduces key concepts and prepares participants for the in-person component. The second part of the course is an in-person, face-to-face session held on October 22, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (ET).
To learn more about the blended course structure and requirements, please refer to the Blended Course Information Packet.
Register Now: October 21-22, 2025 PCQI Version 2.0 Part 2 Course
NOTE: You must have successfully completed the online PCHF V2.0 Participant Course Part 1 within the last six months to qualify for this Part 2 course. Participants who fail to complete the Version 2.0 Part 1 course within the timeframe noted will not be eligible for this Part 2 course. Those who enroll in the Part 2 course, but fail to complete the Part 1 training, will be required to re-enroll and pay the registration fees again. There are no extensions granted, and no refunds given.
On-site Part 2 PCQI training is now available for Michigan food companies that have five or more individuals seeking PCQI certification. The training course may be held at the establishment’s facility or at the MSU Extension Food Processing and Innovation Center in Okemos. Those who are interested in a group training may contact Mollie Woods at willi751@msu.edu or Sheena Fate at hedgessh@msu.edu for available dates.
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3361 Hulett Road Okemos, MI 48864
517-580-3404
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