SQF Practitioner Training & Implementation Program

This course is ideal for food safety managers, QA specialists, production supervisors, and anyone responsible for maintaining or improving an SQF Food Safety and Quality Management System.

SQF Practitioner training equips food safety professionals to oversee and maintain a GFSI-recognized food safety management system, ensuring compliance with SQF Code requirements and audit readiness. The course strengthens your ability to build and document Food Safety Plans, conduct internal audits, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous operational improvement.

Completing this training online at your own pace also enhances your credentials and prepares you for advanced roles such as SQF Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor, advancing your career in food safety and quality management.

Registrar Corp is a globally recognized compliance training provider trusted by over 30,000 food safety professionals. Our top-rated SQF Training is developed and reviewed by regulatory experts to ensure alignment with the latest SQF edition and GFSI standards. You’ll gain real-world tools, step-by-step instruction, and access to live customer support — all backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

Completing an SQF Practitioner training course is a requirement, but it is not the only one for the role. To become an SQF Practitioner, you must also be a designated full-time employee at a site, complete a separate HACCP training course, and have a complete understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code and your facility’s specific SQF system.

Registrar Corp’s SQF Practitioner Training is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete the course on your schedule. The curriculum is divided into interactive modules covering all aspects of SQF food safety management systems, including developing and documenting Food Safety Plans, conducting internal audits, leading corrective actions, and aligning operations with SQF Code requirements. Each module includes instructional videos, practical exercises, and quizzes to reinforce learning.

To pass the course, you must achieve a minimum score of 80% on each module assessment. You can retake exercises as needed to ensure mastery. Upon successful completion, you will receive your SQF Practitioner certificate of completion, demonstrating your proficiency in implementing and managing the SQF food safety system.

Registrar Corp’s SQF Practitioner course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to complete the training on your own schedule. Most participants finish the course in approximately 12 hours, depending on experience and pace.

You will have one year of access to review materials and complete all modules, giving you flexibility to learn at a pace that works for you.

After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from Registrar Corp. Certificates are downloadable immediately upon completion and do not expire.

While retraining isn’t required, many professionals choose to retake the SQF course when new versions are released to stay current with the latest updates.

Once you complete your Registrar Corp PCQI 2.0 course and receive your certificate, you can easily add it to your LinkedIn profile:

• Log in to your Registrar Corp account and download your digital certificate.
• Open LinkedIn and go to your Profile.
• Scroll to the Licenses & Certifications section and click + to add a new credential.
• Enter the certificate details:
  • Name: e.g., “SQF Practitioner Training”
  • Issuing Organization: Registrar Corp
  • Credential ID: (optional – copy from your certificate)
  • Credential URL: (optional – link directly to your digital certificate)
• Click Save, and your certification will now appear on your LinkedIn profile.

Continue your food safety education with these complementary Registrar Corp trainings:

HACCP Certification
Master Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) — a core component of every SQF-compliant food safety plan.

PCQI 2.0 Training
Meet FDA’s Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) requirements and align your food safety plan with FSMA and SQF expectations.

FSVP Training
Learn to manage foreign supplier verification under the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) — ideal for facilities sourcing or importing ingredients.