The NSF Center for Public Health Education (CPHE) has a range of dedicated training programs from food safety, water quality, and NSF Standards through to pharmaceuticals by David Begg Associates, an NSF Group Company. CPHE draws on many years of experience across these broad categories to deliver high-quality, practical, and thorough training near you, no matter where you are in the world. Courses offered today include:
CPHE's courses on NSF Standards assist NSF clients and prospects in understanding the NSF standards and the product certification process. Each taught by NSF technical managers in their respective programs, CPHE offers the following standards training:
NSF HACCP Manager Certification (Course Fee: $695 General/$395 Regulatory)
In this two-day class, you'll receive instruction in the seven principles of Codex HACCP, how they relate to prerequisite programs, and how to write HACCP Plans and implement HACCP in food processing, distribution and preparation environments. This course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. It provides all the information necessary to complete the NSF Certified HACCP Manager examination.
The class is a mixture of lecture and hands-on learning. By the end of the course, you will have written an actual HACCP plan for a fictitious product or process. The schedule allows for plenty of interaction among class members, and lots of time for questions.
At the end of the second day, the NSF HACCP Manager Certification examination is administered.
The course includes:
While there is no prerequisite for the class, you are encouraged to have a solid foundation in food safety knowledge before you attend.
The fee includes the NSF HACCP Certification Manual, all learning materials, and the examination.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate upcoming HACCP Manager courses.
Implementing SQF-2000 Systems (Course Fee: $600/person)
This course is designed to provide participants with detailed knowledge and understanding of SQF and the SQF 2000 Code. The first part of this two-day course is a general overview of the core SQF requirements and the second part is a detailed overview of the SQF-2000 Code.
Course Prerequisite for Implementing SQF Systems:
If you need to take a HACCP course, please check NSF's course listings.
Course Objectives:
Content:
SQF Core Requirements (First Day)
SQF-2000 (Second Day)
Trainees will be guided through each element of the SQF 2000 Code so they can understand the requirements needed to gain SQF 2000 Certification. Although all three levels will be addressed, an emphasis will be placed on Level 3.
All course materials and a certificate of attendance are included in the registration fee.
An examination is optional after taking this course in order to receive a certificate from SQFI. This exam is an additional fee of $50 invoiced by SQFI and must be taken online by participating trainees. Instructions on taking this exam will be given at the course.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate upcoming SQF courses.
Implementing the BRC Global Standard (Course Fee: $600)
Implementing the BRC Global Standard is a two-day course covering the detailed requirements for all implementers and auditors of the GFSI approved BRC standard.
Who should attend?
Content includes:
Previous knowledge:
A technical and working knowledge of quality management systems and the principles of hazard analysis is expected. A good technical knowledge of the industry is essential.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate upcoming BRC Global Standard courses.
NSF HealthGuard™ Certified Professional Food Manager (Course Fee: $130)
This is the traditional one-day training course that leads to testing and certification for food managers, food handlers, and persons-in-charge. The class is directly followed by the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) examination provided by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Taught by experienced instructors the class covers all aspects of food safety training as well as an introduction to the concept of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). There will be many examples given and stories told about real-life food safety issues.
When held at NSF International Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI, the course fee includes the class, the NSF HealthGuard™ CPFM manual, the test, and catered lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate upcoming HealthGuard courses.
Diamond Hospitality Presents NSF HealthGuard™ Certified Professional Food Manager (Course Fee: $135)
Class Location:
Gordon Food Service Sales Office
4489 Telegraph Rd
Southfield MI 48033
Dates: June 16, 2009, July 21, 2009, August 11, 2009, September 22, 2009, October 13, 2009, and November 10, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Register at: trainingseries@diamondhllc.com. Please include your name, company information, and phone number.
This is the traditional one-day training course that leads to testing and certification for food managers, food handlers, and persons-in-charge. The class is directly followed by a Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) exam. L. Genovese (248) 760-1229. The examination provided by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Taught by experienced instructors the class covers all aspects of food safety training as well as an introduction to the concept of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). There will be many examples given and stories told about real-life food safety issues.
If you are a registered dietitian from the American Dietetic Association or member of the American Certified Dietary Managers Association, you are eligible to receive 8 CEU credits.
The course fee is $135 which includes the NSF HealthGuard™ manual, training materials, certificates, and beverages for the one day training. Please note that the classes must be prepaid in advance.
ISO 27001 & Risk Management: The Core of Security Governance (Course Fee: $1495)
Gain knowledge of the methodology around 27001 compliance to address how you can manage regulatory compliance and best practices around security risk that face organizations daily. The methodology covers the keys to Building a Security Infrastructure, Proactive Planning (People, Process & Technology), insight in the certification process and continuous maintenance to monitor your plans. Address how management can use the tools to provide an overall approach to managing security risks in order to meet the business objectives. Get insight into the certification process for implementing a security program to ensure management is providing the proper due care and due diligence. Discover the framework of ISO 27001 & 27002, and how it works with CoBit, ITIL, PMBOK, Privacy, Security Techniques, and regulatory compliance. The course includes presentation of information plus practical exercises and workshop activities that enable participants to "learn by doing." This will provide a valuable resource for participants when they return to the workplace.
Who should attend?
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming ISO 27001 training class.
NSF/ANSI Standard 14 Training Class (Course Fee: $495)
This course is designed for manufacturers of plastics piping system components, regulators responsible for product approvals, toxicologists, and product compliance and sales professionals to understand the minimum physical, performance, health effects and marking requirements for plastics piping system components, and the NSF certification policies that govern product listings to this standard.
Course participants will learn:
The registration fee for this one-day course includes the course guidebook, a copy of NSF/ANSI Standard 14, a copy of NSF/ANSI Standard 61, the NSF Certification Policies, refreshments and lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming Standard 14 training class.
NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Training Class (Course Fee: $495)
Sponsored by NSF International, this course is the perfect way for chemical manufacturers, blenders, and distributors to attain knowledge of the Standard 60 certification process and technical requirements.
In addition, manufacturers' reps will be better able to explain the meaning and value of NSF 60 Certification to their customers.
Regulatory officials and water utility personnel will gain valuable insight into the public health protection offered by NSF/ANSI Standard 60 from this course.
Course participants learn:
The registration fee includes the course guidebook, a copy of NSF/ANSI standard 60, the NSF Certification Policies, refreshments and lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming Standard 60 training class.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Training Class (Course Fee: $495)
This course is designed for manufacturers of drinking water system components, regulators responsible for product approvals, toxicologists, and product compliance and sales professionals to learn the design, formulation, and marking requirements for drinking water system components, and the NSF certification policies that govern product listings to this standard.
Course participants will learn:
The registration fee for this one-day course includes the course guidebook, a copy of NSF/ANSI Standard 61, the NSF Certification Policies, refreshments and lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming Standard 61 training class.
NSF/ANSI Drinking Water Treatment Unit (DWTU) Standards Training (Course Fee: $495
This course is designed for manufacturers of drinking water treatment units, regulators responsible for product qualifications and modifications, toxicologists, design engineers, engineers, plant production supervisors, purchasing, marketing, product compliance and sales professionals to understand and improve the processes involved in certifying products to NSF/ANSI Standards. Participants will learn the procedures involved in the qualification process, including product reviews and testing process requirements, marking and packaging requirements, 5-Year Re-Test requirements for drinking water treatment units and the NSF certification policies that govern product listings to this standard.
Course participants will learn:
The course registration fee includes the course guidebook, a copy of NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 44, 53, 55, 58, 62, 177, the related NSF Certification Policies, plus refreshments and lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming DWTU training class.
NSF Food Equipment Standards Training (Standards 2, 4, 7 and 51) (Course Fee: $495)
This course is designed for product engineers and designers, manufacturing managers, regulatory compliance officers, quality assurance staff, sales professionals, and regulatory agency personnel to better understand the compliance requirements and NSF policies for the following standards:
Course participants will learn:
The course registration fee includes the course guidebook, a copy of NSF/ANSI Standards 2, 4, 7 and 51, the related NSF Certification Policies, plus refreshments and lunch.
Visit the CPHE Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming NSF Food Equipment Standards training class.
GMP Training Class for Dietary Supplements (Course Fee: $1495)
Hosted by Global Lifescience Solutions, LLC, this class is an extensive 2-day training program on 21 CFR 111, the current Good Manufacturing Practices in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, or holding operations for dietary supplements.
Course participants will learn:
Who should attend?
Registration for this course includes the cost of the course guidebook, certificates of completion, refreshments, and lunch.
David Begg Associates is widely regarded as the premier provider of training courses to the pharmaceutical industry in Europe.
Now for the first time, we are offering a series of courses in the USA and Puerto Rico. These courses are designed to help companies and their employees to better understand European Union pharmaceutical legislation and GMP requirements, which are subtly different from those of FDA.
These courses will be of enormous value to anyone involved in supplying commercial products or clinical supplies to the European Union, or anyone planning to do so in the future.
Our courses:
Visit the DBA Class Schedule page to locate an upcoming pharmaceutical training class.
Don't forget that CPHE can bring any of these courses right to you, at a time and location of your choosing. To learn more, visit our Onsite Classes page.
For more information about any of these courses, call CPHE at 1-800-NSF-MARK (+1 734 769 8010), ext. 5600 or email cphe@nsf.org.
