Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training for Food Manufacturers
FSMA compliance, built for your team.
About This Course
The FSMA Preventive Controls rule (21 CFR Part 117) requires that food manufacturers have a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) responsible for preparing and reviewing the food safety plan. This 2.5-day course meets the FSPCA curriculum requirements and prepares participants to fulfill the PCQI role at their facility — including hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring, corrective actions, and verification activities.
Participants receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course. This certificate documents that the individual has completed an FSPCA-recognized curriculum and satisfies the training requirement for the PCQI role under 21 CFR 117.180(c)(2). The PCQI designation itself is a role defined by regulation — it is not a credential issued by Tomorrow's Crop.
Who this is for
Quality assurance managers, food safety coordinators, plant managers, regulatory affairs professionals, and anyone designated as or preparing to serve as the PCQI at a food manufacturing facility subject to FSMA Part 117.
Course Curriculum
- FSMA overview and the Preventive Controls rule framework
- Food safety plan development — scope, purpose, and structure
- Hazard analysis — biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards
- Preventive controls — process controls, allergen controls, sanitation controls, and supply chain controls
- Monitoring procedures and corrective action requirements
- Verification activities — calibration, environmental monitoring, product testing
- Recall plan requirements and procedures
- Recordkeeping requirements under Part 117
- Qualified facility exemption and modified requirements
Delivery Formats
Group Session
Scheduled group cohort training. Participants from multiple companies attend together. Ideal for individuals who need PCQI certification and prefer a structured classroom environment.
Private On-Site
Delivered exclusively for your team at your facility. Curriculum is contextualized to your products, processes, and existing food safety documentation. Recommended for teams of 4 or more.
Regulatory Basis
- 21 CFR Part 117 — Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food curriculum (FDA-recognized)
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) — Preventive Controls for Human Food rule
- FDA Guidance — Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
Schedule PCQI Training for Your Team
Whether you need to certify one person or an entire quality team, we offer both group and private on-site sessions. Contact us to discuss scheduling and group pricing.