Understanding Food Defense

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. For supervisors who need deeper food defense knowledge, see our Food Defense for Supervisors course.

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.

Food safety prevents accidental contamination, while food defense protects against intentional harm. This understanding food defense training clearly explains both and why each matters. For more on contamination risks, explore the official FDA Food Defense Training & Education.

You should immediately notify your supervisor or the food safety team. The course covers identifying suspicious activities food plant and proper escalation. 

Production workers may also benefit from Contamination, Adulteration and Tampering for Workers.

Always verify identification, escort visitors, and restrict access. Module 2 on handling unauthorized visitors provides a step‑by‑step procedure.

No. This intro to food defense online course is designed for beginners. No prerequisites required, just basic English and internet access.