SQF for Employees

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 company enrols you in a training, you will receive an email invitation to signup on the portal. Upon login you can access assigned/purchased trainings from "My Courses/Trainings" tab. You can access the trainings from any device with a live Internet connection. The training will work on a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.

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.

SQF for Employees provides a foundational understanding of SQF requirements, GFSI schemes, and employee responsibilities. SQF for Practitioners is a deeper dive for those implementing and managing SQF systems. This employee-focused course covers what every team member needs to know. For practitioner-level training, see SQF Training for Practitioners.

SQF version 26 includes updated requirements for food safety culture, supplier management, food defense, and food fraud prevention. This course covers these updates specifically. See also Understanding Food Fraud and Food Defense.

Employees must follow GMPs, report food safety issues, maintain hygiene standards, support traceability, and understand their role in the SQF system. Module 4 covers SQF Module 11 (GMP/GAP/GWHP). For GMP fundamentals, see Food Plant Handler - GMPs.

All GFSI-benchmarked standards meet core requirements but have different structures. SQF uses a modular, systems-based approach. For external reference, visit the GFSI website and SQFI's website.

It covers management commitment, specifications, supplier approval, food safety systems, verification, traceability, crisis management, food defense, food fraud, allergen management, and training. Module 3 covers this in two parts. For a deeper look at allergen management, see Food Allergens Management.