Certifications and Trainings
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- HACCP Certification
- Better Process Control School Course
- Grant Writing for Farm and Food Entrepreneurs Course
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Version 2.0 Course
- Sanitation Training for Small Food Establishments Course
- ServSafe Certification Program
- Starting a Commercial Food Business Course
- How to Start a Food Truck Business Course (Available in English and Spanish)
- HACCP Overview for Meat and Poultry Industry Certificate (Available in English and Spanish)
- Processed Meat Training Course
Cottage Food Law Class
The Cottage Food Law is a great opportunity for individuals to generate revenue by making and selling food for which they have a passion. It is also a good opportunity for entrepreneurs to try a new venture and see if operating a food business might be right for them.
MSU Extension offers the Michigan Cottage Food Law class in both online and face-to-face formats.
HACCP Certification
Food or other companies that are in need of a certified Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) individual can register for one of the upcoming trainings through MSU Extension. The trainings are accredited through the International HACCP Alliance, and individuals who complete the training receive a certificate. The training includes Juice HACCP certification for those in need of Juice HACCP training. A team of five specialists from Michigan State University co-teach the hands-on course.
Better Process Control School Course (Self-Paced & Online)
Operators producing acidified foods, low-acid canned foods, or aseptically processed and packaged foods must be under the supervision of a person who has attended and passed an approved Better Process Control School.
MSU's 100% online, on-demand course meets all the FDA and USDA requirements for supervisors of these foods.
Grant Writing for Farm and Food Entrepreneurs Course
This free, self-paced and online course is designed for food and farm business owners in Michigan to better understand the grant writing process, as well as provide information about grant writing opportunities for specialty food businesses.
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Version 2.0 Course
MSU Extension is offering a course that is part of the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA and developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). Successfully completing this Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Version 2.0 course is one way to meet the requirements.
This Part 2 hybrid course combines virtual and in-person instruction to support flexibility and enhance the learning experience.
Sanitation Training for Small Food Establishments Course
Within this self-paced, online course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about correct cleaning and sanitation procedures, proper personal hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and standards for writing effective prerequisite programs and implementing their verification.
ServSafe Certification Program
MSU Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service, specifically managers and other leaders. This course provides participants education to successfully pass the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
Starting a Commerical Food Business Course
The transition from cottage to commercial food production entails new regulatory requirements and food safety considerations. The Starting a Commercial Food Business online, self-paced training is designed to give food entrepreneurs the information needed to operate a successful food business.
How to Start a Food Truck Business Course (Available in English and Spanish)
This free, self-paced course was designed for entrepreneurs considering starting a food truck or mobile food business in Michigan. Developed by MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center in partnership with the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association, GROW, Prep Space and the Kent County Health Department, this course is available in both English and Spanish.
HACCP Overview for Employees in Meat and Poultry Establishments Certificate (Available in English and Spanish)
This training is for employees working in meat and poultry establishments that are responsible for monitoring activities. It provides an overview of meat and poultry inspection and the components of a HACCP plan.
This offering is available in both English and Spanish.
Processed Meat Training Course
This self-paced, online training course is designed for owners, employees, regulators, and anyone looking for education on how to safely make processed meats and meet regulatory requirements at small processors. This opportunity can also assist Michigan facilities in implementing and following their Specialized Retail Meat Processing Variance.
