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NSF Food Safety at a Glance

Dates

Self-paced

Times

1 hours

Location

On-Demand

Prices

  • Self-paced Pricing: $25 CAD

Availability

Private Team Training

This course may be available for Private Team Training; for groups of six or more participants, this training option could be more cost-effective.
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Program Description

In this short training course, learn the importance of food safety. A series of self-paced modules will provide a general overview of the components in a food safety/HACCP program, including a review of handwashing practices.

TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save. 

Bulk Licenses

1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*

5-10 User Licenses: 10% off

Members: 15% off 

If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at [email protected] for additional bulk pricing.


This eLearning course can be completed in less than one hour and will cover:

  • The Importance of Food Safety
  • Hazards in Food
  • What is food safety and HACCP

Course Objective

At the end of the program, you will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of food safety
  • Recognize the common categories of hazards in food manufacturing
  • Identify common elements in food safety programs
  • Introduction to the 12 steps of HACCP
  • A knowledge check is included as a review
  • A Certificate of Attendance is provided when the online modules are completed

 

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal.  An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions. You will have three months to complete the course from the date of registration. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.   

 

Online courses  

If the course is not completed (including completion of the final online exam) within the three month time frame, the learner will need to re-register for the course and pay the full registration fee. 

 

Computer and Internet Connection: 

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended. 

Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher 

 

Accommodations 

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Additional Recommended Courses

  • HACCP Refresher Training

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    Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
    Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. 
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    The perfect course for those requiring a refresher and review of the Codex 12 steps to HACCP.  

     

    We also offer a self-paced option that you can complete at your own pace, on your own time. We offer this in USD, and CAD.

     

    You are a trained HACCP team member. You understand the importance of producing safe food and are key to maintaining your company’s food safety management system. But when did you last test your understanding of HACCP?  This online, instructor-led training course reviews the key HACCP concepts and challenges you to examine how you manage the food safety system at your facility. 

    This training is designed for personnel with knowledge of HACCP systems and experience in the food and beverage industry who want to refresh their HACCP knowledge. 

     

    An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

    Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.

    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

     

    Who should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

     

    Prerequisites  

    A good working knowledge of the HACCP system is essential. 

  • HACCP I: Prerequisite Programs

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    Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
    Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. 
    Contact us for more information!
     

    Your prerequisite programs and GMP’s are the foundation of an effective food safety system and are essential to meet regulatory and compliance standards and customer expectations. 

     

    This first course of the HACCP series covers current best practices for developing, documenting and implementing food safety prerequisite programs (PRPs). Robust and effective prerequisite programs prevent contamination and support your food safety system. This course focuses on prerequisite programs as an accepted approach to a preventive control plan (PCP) and is aligned with the expectations of the Global Food Safety Initiative requirements (GFSI). 

      

    Prerequisite programs are the foundation of a robust food safety system, this course focuses on proven strategies. 

     

    What You’ll Do: 

    • Identify and categorize hazards 

    • Identify appropriate controls for hazards 

    • Write a standard operating procedure (SOP) 

    • Check your learning progress with self-assessments throughout the program 

     

    An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.  

    Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email. 

    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

     

    Who should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

  • Principles of Internal Auditing

    Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
    Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
    Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. 
    Contact us for more information!
     

    We also offer a self-paced option that you can complete at your own pace, on your own time. We offer this in USD, and CAD.

    This training course is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the design, implementation and verification of a full internal audit program within the food facility. 

    Conducting internal audits with a food safety focus is required to determine whether your food safety management system is implemented effectively. The analysis of results is critical to ensure that the food safety plan continues to be effective. Challenges to achieving continual improvement in food safety programs can occur due to improperly conducted and documented internal audits. Gain the knowledge and skills to internally audit your food safety management system effectively to ensure food safety and compliance with regulatory and GFSI benchmarked food safety standard requirements. 

     

    What this course covers  

    • Determine the purpose and write the scope of an internal audit based on industry case studies 

    • Create an internal audit checklist for an assigned program 

    • Complete an internal audit non-conformance/corrective action report for an assigned industry scenario 

    • Write objective audit report statements 

     

    An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.  

    Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email. 

    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate. 

     

    Who should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

     

    Prerequisites  

    A strong food safety background is required.