SQF Practitioner Training
Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner Course
Course Description
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Edition 10 Training Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, maintain, and continuously improve a food safety and quality management system in alignment with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked SQF Code, Edition 10. This course explores the structure and intent of Edition 10, with a strong focus on practical application in manufacturing, processing, and distribution environments.
Objectives
Develop, implement, and manage an SQF Food Safety System compliant with Edition 10.
Align SQF programs with regulatory requirements such as FSMA and USDA/FSIS.
Integrate the new Food Safety Culture Plan, verification, and validation processes into existing operations.
Prepare for SQF audits and maintain certification through effective continuous improvement practices.
Audience
This course is designed for professionals responsible for developing, implementing, or maintaining food safety and quality systems within their organization. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program and the SQF Code requirements applicable to both growing and farming operations as well as processing and manufacturing environments.
The course applies across all food sector categories—manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, and distribution—and is ideal for both newly appointed and experienced food safety professionals preparing for SQF certification or recertification.
Instruction Hours
SQF Training classes are scheduled 8:00 am-4:30pm CST via TEAMS.
$775 per participant
Course Availability:
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Select an available date to reserve your spot.
Implementing SQF Practitioner Training is a 2-day course. Dates indicated above are training start dates. Multiple seats can be reserved when completing the checkout process.
2026 SQF Course Dates
Training Methodology
This course combines interactive instruction, practical application, and real-world case studies to ensure participants can confidently interpret and apply the SQF Code requirements. The training follows adult learning principles and is delivered through a balanced mix of instructor-led presentations, scenario-based discussions, and knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning and evaluate comprehension.
This approach bridges theory and practice, enabling participants to apply training concepts directly to their facility’s SQF system development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Instructor
This course is delivered by a highly skilled, certified trainer with real world experience in development and implementation of Food Safety systems across multiple food sector categories.
Course Outline
What You'll Learn
Understand the intent and structure of the SQF code
Interpret and apply SQF system elements across various food sector categories
Develop, maintain and continuously improve a SQF-compliant Food Safety Management System.
Build and measure an effective Food Safety Culture, integrating commitment, engagement, and continuous improvement objectives.
Implement verification and validation procedures that demonstrate system effectiveness.
Prepare and sustain an effective food safety and quality management system
What's Included
Instructor-led Training
Standardized Curriculum
Interactive Learning Exercises
Downloadable Resources
Certificate issued by the FSPCA via IIT IFSH Certificate Registry
