SQF Training

HACCP Consulting Group (HCG) offers a range of Safe Quality Food (SQF) training options designed to help you understand, implement, and maintain SQF requirements with confidence. Our programs include official SQFI-licensed courses, as well as targeted training sessions developed by our team to provide practical, time-saving guidance.

In addition to the official SQF courses, HCG offers focused, action-oriented webinars that highlight what has changed in the Code, what matters most for your system, and what steps to take next. We also provide specialized training in areas such as internal auditing to support ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Whether you are building a new SQF system or strengthening an existing one, our training is designed to simplify the Code, reduce confusion, and help your team focus on what is required versus what is recommended.

HCG is a Licensed Training Center for SQF and provides instruction that meets SQFI standards for Practitioner and employee training. Our experienced instructors share real-world examples and practical solutions that build confidence in audit preparation, support successful certification outcomes, and ongoing compliance.

We also offer consulting services during implementation, including gap assessments, program development, and practice audits. SQF training courses in Spanish are available.

Taking a SQF Course benefits you and your company by:

• Building a clear understanding of SQF requirements and expectations
• Reducing confusion between what is required and what is guidance
• Strengthening your food safety and quality management systems
• Improving audit readiness and confidence during certification audits
• Supporting consistent implementation across departments
• Identifying gaps and opportunities for system improvement
• Enhancing team knowledge and accountability for food safety

Who Should Attend

SQF Practitioners, food safety and quality managers, and other leaders involved in the management system, including sanitation, maintenance, purchasing, and R&D.

Course Options

1.     SQF Edition 10 Readiness: What Changed, What Matters, and What’s Next: This two-hour, instructor-led webinar provides a clear overview of the key changes in SQF Edition 10, with a focus on what matters most and the practical steps needed to update your system.

2.     Implementing SQF Systems, Edition 10: This two-day, official SQFI course provides the tools and guidance needed to implement and maintain an SQF system, including interpreting the Code, building food safety plans, preparing for certification, and preparing participants for the SQFI online exam.

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