PCQI Course

Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Course is FSPCA’s curriculum recognized by FDA. PCQI course is the best way for an individual to become qualified for certain food safety tasks as required by Preventive Controls Regulation. The main task is to develop a food safety plan containing hazard analysis, identification of preventive controls and management components for these controls.

Regulation requires that food facilities based on hazard analysis (assessment of severity of consequence and likelihood of occurrence) establish risk – based preventive controls for process, allergens, sanitation and supply chain. This course focuses on regulatory requirement as outlined in 21 CFR 117 (b), (c), and (g).

Our Lead Instructors at BD Food Safety Consultants LLC, have over four decades of combined experience educating and consulting individuals in charge of food safety all across the country. We are dedicated to providing professional and experienced assistance to our clients nationwide. Training classes including PCQI course are taught with attention to details using examples from our extensive manufacturing / processing experience.

Industry work experience in several food sector categories allows our Lead Instructors not only to effectively deliver the content of PCQI Course but also answer questions from the audience that may arise during the class. This in-depth PCQI course will cover all elements of a food safety plan that companies are required to have under FSMA ruling. We offer PCQI course in – person in Training Center in Chicagoland / Naperville, IL and in online live format via zoom. Our Instructors are being recognized! 

Bart Dobek was recognized for training 1000 or more participants, cumulatively in the four FSPCA training curricula with FSPCA certificates issued. This recognition was presented at the 2024 FSPCA Annual Conference on November 19th 2024. Bart also received recognition as one of the Top 10 2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructors and FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Lead Instructors. 

In addition to being FSPCA Lead Instructors we are accredited HACCP Instructors through International HACCP Alliance and over the years collectively trained thousands more of food safety professionals. 

Preventive Controls for Human Food Course (or PCQI Course) is FSPCA’s standardized curriculum recognized by FDA as adequate to become Preventive Controls Qualified individual. This requirement is outlined in 21 CFR 117.180 including PCQI’s responsibilities. This course teaches you about those responsibilities including the main task in development of risk based food safety plan with preventive controls.

Get started today by registering for your PCQI food safety courses in Chicago, and Online. You also can contact us about our other food safety training courses and consulting services. Our team of experiences consultants assist clients nationwide in development and implementation of Food Safety Plans with Preventive Controls.

PCQI Training and Other Courses and Services

At BD Food Safety Consultants LLC, we offer a variety of food safety training and consulting services nationwide. We have over decade of cumulative experience in the food safety industry, assisting companies and individuals with implementing food safety systems. Our experts will be with you from start to finish regarding the food safety process in order to ensure you have been properly trained and are prepared to handle food according to FSMA guidelines.

FSPCA PCQI Training Courses in Chicago, and Online

Our PCQI training courses in Chicago, and Online are registered by the FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance). These courses must be taken by anyone who is responsible for food safety and anyone who partakes in food safety-related duties. FSMA requires that food companies have preventive controls qualified individuals available. Taking our FSPCA PCQI training course in Chicago, and Online is one of the best way to become a PCQI and prepare for FSMA compliance. You will learn how to develop, implement and maintain a food safety plan. The course spans two-and-a-half days for a total of 20 hours and all courses are registered with the FSPCA.

Learn More About Our PCQI Courses

Our FSPCA PCQI training courses for Chicago are conducted out of our facility in Naperville, IL. We also conduct training courses online via zoom. To learn more about our PCQI classes in Chicago and online or if you have any questions pertaining to our other courses or consulting services, fill out the below contact form or call us today at 815-641-6404. 

Course Times and Location 

Course Times: 2.5 Days Course. Course starts at 8:00 am CST on all 3 Days and ends at 5:00 pm CST on Days 1 & 2, and at 12:00 pm CST on Day 3.

Locations: BD Training Center in Chicagoland – 600 W 5th Ave, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563 or Online Live via Zoom. Audio and Video connectivity is required in online live courses.