Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course
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EmailA new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is now available!
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.
A PCQI, as defined in 21 CFR § 117.3, “means a qualified individual who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk‐based preventive controls at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by FDA or is otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system.”
The responsibilities of a PCQI are to oversee or perform 1) preparation of the Food Safety Plan, 2) validation of the preventive controls, 3) records review, 4) reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan, and other activities as appropriate to the food.
Establishments that are exempt to the rule include those detailed within 21 CFR § 117.5.
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).
Register Now: October 2025 PCQI Part 2 Version 2.0 Training
To learn more about the blended course structure and requirements, please refer to the Blended Course Information Packet.
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.
