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$899 USD

Food Manufacturers

SQF Practitioner Training & Implementation Package

Become an SQF Practitioner. Learn how to implement, document, and audit an SQF System. Work at your own pace, 100% online.

Dusty Dore

Very thorough, in my opinion. Well organized and laid out. Convenient that it can be done at your own pace within a year of enrollment. Quizzes after sections is great.

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3 modules, 12 Hours
Recommended for SQF Practitioner | Back-up Practitioner | Quality Assurance | Regulatory

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Overview

Meet the SQF Training Requirements
Elevate your expertise with our 5-star course, developed by industry and training experts. Designed for SQF Practitioners and Backup Practitioners, this self-paced, interactive online training enhances your understanding of SQF requirements and their effective implementation.

Course Highlights:

1. In-Depth Understanding of SQF Requirements
Our 6-hour training module, “Mastering SQF,” delves deeply into the SQF requirements. Engage with interactive exercises to solidify your comprehension and ensure you’re well-prepared to meet industry standards.

2. Effective Implementation of SQF Food Safety Management System
The SQF Practitioner’s Toolkit includes 19 tutorial videos that guide you through the implementation process. These resources are invaluable for utilizing the SQF Manual, Procedure, and Form Templates. Use these videos during team meetings to facilitate project communication and ensure smooth implementation.

3. Comprehensive Documentation of Your SQF System
Access professionally-written SQF Manual, Procedure, and Form Templates, ready for customization to fit your organization’s needs. These downloadable templates streamline the documentation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

4. Setting Up and Conducting Internal Audits
Our Internal Auditor training module equips you with the skills to establish your internal audit program, schedule audits, and conduct thorough opening and closing meetings. Gain hands-on experience with an interactive practice audit of a fictional company, enhancing your audit proficiency.

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Join thousands of food safety professionals who trust Registrar’s SQF training to achieve confidence and compliance in their SQF programs.

Developed by renowned food safety expert Cynthia Weber, this course is designed to prepare for SQF certification or to strengthen an existing SQF program. Our package guides you every step of the way.

Training

Understand the SQF Code with confidence through high-quality, self-paced training. Learn complex requirements in practical steps, giving you the clarity and knowledge to lead your SQF program with authority. Available 24/7, the course fits into your schedule—no travel, no hassle.

Implementation

Alongside your course, you’ll also obtain our exclusive set of downloadable SOPs, procedures, and forms—plus premium Practitioner’s Videos and Mock Audit designed to help you build your SQF system like a pro. These tools are the kind of resources consultants charge thousands for, available on your terms. Train, implement, and maintain—all without compromising quality.

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Modules

Module 1

Mastering SQF

Master the SQF Code with Confidence
Ideal standalone training for backup practitioners, included in the full toolkit for primary SQF practitioners.

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Module 2

SQF Template Package

Build Your SQF System with Quality Templates
Downloadable, customizable tools to plan and document your Food Safety Management System — includes manual, procedures, and forms.

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Module 3

SQF Internal Auditor Training

Qualify as an SQF Internal Auditor
Get the skills and confidence to audit your SQF system effectively — meets SQF Edition 9 internal auditor training requirements.

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Gregory Trout, June 4

Some things in the training are explained very quickly. Thankfully, you can go back and rewatch the videos as many times as needed. Also, it is reviewable for an entire year. The included internal auditor training was a nice addition.

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Ashley Carson, February 7

The training was very easy to follow, and I love that I could take my time to review before I made my final decision to a question.

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Dusty Dore, November 22

Very thorough, in my opinion. Well organized and laid out. Convenient that it can be done at your own pace within a year of enrollment. Quizzes after sections is great.

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What is required in order to be an SQF Practitioner?

There are requirements to meet to become an SQF Practitioner. The SQF Practitioner must:

Be a full-time employee of the company and be designated as an SQFPractitioner by management.
An SQF-certified company must designate the primary SQF Practitioner and a backup SQF Practitioner. They will oversee the development, maintenance, and implementation of the SQF system.
Be trained on the requirements of SQF.
This SQF course meets the requirement.
Complete a HACCP training course.
SQF Practitioners and backup Practitioners are required to complete HACCP certification training. HACCP Certification is not included in this course. You do not need to complete HACCP training before taking this course. You may take them in any order. If you have not yet completed HACCP training, take advantage of our cost-saving package which includes the Practitioner Training + HACCP training at a reduced price. Learn more.

Is this for Food Manufacturers? What if we manufacture packaging or are in Storage & Distribution?

This course is available in three different versions, written to specifically address the requirements in your industry:

Food Manufacturers
Storage & Distribution
Food Packaging Manufacturers

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Does this training include a certificate of completion?

Yes. All of our training includes a certificate of completion, which serves as documented proof that training requirements have been met. This is especially important when preparing for facility certification audits, as it helps demonstrate compliance with SQF and other regulatory expectations.

What SQF Requirements does the course cover?

The Mastering SQF Module covers the following key areas:

Management Commitment
Document Control and Records
Specifications, Formulations, Realization, and Supplier Approval
Food Safety System
SQF System Verification
Product Traceability and Crisis Management
Food Defense and Food Fraud
Allergen Management
Training
Good Manufacturing Practices

The document templates include:

Food Safety Manual
20 Procedures (SOPs)
8 GMP Tables
23 Forms

Industry

What are the benefits of getting my company SQF Certified?

SQF is a Food Safety Management Certification Scheme, created and managed by SQF Institute, used to control food safety risks. SQF is a GFSI recognized food safety certification. This allows your customers to have confidence in your food safety program and know that you have a rigorous food safety system in place.

Managing Risk

First and foremost, building a GFSI Benchmarked System will provide your company with effective management of food safety hazards by creating an environment capable of producing safe products and a management system to continually manage, monitor, validate, and improve the system.

Maintain current customers

Statistics show that approximately 1 out of 4 certified companies are asking their suppliers to achieve certification. Chances are that if you have not been asked yet, you will be. Starting on your certification can help you stay competitive and qualified to work with your current customers.

Increase your market reach

Large retailers and multinational manufacturers or processors are also demanding certification of their suppliers. Having FSSC, SQF, or BRCGS Certification means you are qualified to supply these organizations or their suppliers, opening up a large market for your products.

Prepare for regulatory changes

Countries across the globe are making changes to food safety regulations, including the United States and its Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). SQF helps prepare your organization to meet many or most FSMA requirements.

Becoming certified with SQF can increase your market opportunities, increase your customer’s confidence in your food safety practices, and improve your internal processes to ensure safe products.

How long does it take for a company to get SQF Certified?

GFSI certification costs and time are important factors when deciding whether to become certified.

We are often asked, “How long will it take my organization to prepare for certification?” This is an important question for planning, but the answer is not cut and dry. The answer is, “It depends.”

What we want to communicate here is what the time frame depends on, and how you can get an idea of what the answer will be for your project. It may take anywhere from 6 to 12 months or more to prepare. Some companies can shorten that time frame, and some need to lengthen it. The biggest factor influencing this is the state of your current systems. Read more

What are SQF Levels?

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program offers a globally recognized pathway for demonstrating food safety and quality assurance. But SQF isn’t a one-size-fits-all system—it’s structured into multiple certification levels that allow facilities to scale their programs based on business needs, risk profile, and market demands.

The 3 levels are:

SQF Fundamentals: Designed for smaller operations that want to implement food safety principles. This level is not GFSI-recognized.
SQF Food Safety Code: This is the most widely used level. It is GFSI-recognized and satisfies most customer requirements.
SQF Quality Code: An optional add-on that is usually added after a company achieves SQF Certification.

Instructor

Ms. Weber is a registered SQF Trainer and globally recognized food safety expert with over 25 years of experience. She has trained and consulted companies on SQF implementation, certification readiness, and food safety systems. She has also served as a Lead Auditor for GFSI schemes and is an approved trainer for BRCGS and FSSC 22000. In addition, she is the Lead Instructor for the FSPCA, the organization behind the official PCQI curriculum. Her practical approach and deep industry knowledge have helped thousands of professionals successfully achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.