Food Defense for Supervisors

This training is completely self-paced, so you can begin at any time and set your own pace. Training duration is 30 days from signup/assigned date.

On purchase, or if a company enrolls you in a training, you will receive an email invitation to sign up on the portal. Upon login you can access assigned/purchased training from the “My Courses/Trainings” tab. You can access the training from any device with a live Internet connection. also explore our Understanding Food Defense for entry-level team members.

Online trainings provide unparalleled convenience and flexibility. You can take the training anytime and anywhere; on any device you own.

You can email your instructor directly at training@foodvisioninc.com or utilize the training discussion board.

Currently trainings are offered in English language only.

Training is in audio visual format. You need to watch all the videos. 

Trainee must have basic understandings of English language. Trainee must have a computer/mobile/tablet along with stable internet connection to attempt the training. Trainee must be familiar with basic use of computer.

Conceptual understanding from video lectures will be examined by an exam (where applicable) (multiple choice, true/false etc). You need to watch all the videos to complete the course.

Soft copy of test results (if applicable) will be emailed right after test submission. You can always access your current and previous results from your portal using your credentials.

Course completion/qualification certificates will be awarded to qualifying trainees right after course completion or exam submission through email. Trainees can download and print it later from their respective portals.

Full refund before the course is attempted, No refund will be processed if a candidate has started a course.

Supervisors are responsible for implementing the food defense plan, training employees, monitoring vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents. Module 5 covers food defense responsibilities for supervisors in detail. 

for contamination risks, see Contamination, Adulteration and Tampering for Professionals.

The IA rule, part of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires certain registered food facilities to develop and implement a written food defense plan. This plan identifies significant vulnerabilities (actionable process steps) and establishes mitigation strategies to prevent acts intended to cause wide-scale public health harm. Module 3 of this course covers the IA rule, including vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies. For complete and official details, refer directly to the FDA's final rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration.

GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) require a documented food defense plan, vulnerability assessment, and employee training. This supervisor food defense course covers all GFSI requirements, pair with SQF Training for Practitioners for complete certification prep.

Leadership commitment, regular training, open reporting, and recognition of security awareness are key. Module 5 explains promoting food defense culture as a supervisor.explore Food Safety Culture bundle for deeper organizational change.

A food defense plan includes vulnerability assessment, mitigation strategies, monitoring, corrective actions, and verification. Module 4 covers building a successful plan step by step.

At least annually, or whenever changes occur (new products, processes, or threats). This advanced food defense training emphasizes continuous improvement.