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BECOME AN SQF PRACTITIONER!
NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
Implementing SQF Systems
found in the Code, but an additional assessment must be made to
SQF has partnered with Alchemy to develop a new, interactive online
identify any gaps to be sure they are fully protecting their product.
course and exam to provide you with a full understanding of the
The Implementing SQF Systems online training course helps you
SQF Code and its requirements.
understand the Code so you can implement an effective system.
Now, SQF suppliers, practitioners, consultants and instructors have a
Why should you select the online course?
convenient and effective way to learn about implementing the
In today’s busy world, it is difficult to take time away from work and
food safety and quality requirements found in the SQF Code.
costly to travel distances to take multi-day courses. With the online
version, travel costs are eliminated, you have up to 30 days to
The course is aligned with the SQF Code, edition 7 and includes
complete the course, and you can immediately print a
information on the following topics:
certificate of completion.
• Preparing to implement an SQF System
• Implementing an SQF System
• Developing food quality and food safety plans
based on HACCP principles
• Preparing for the SQF audit and certification
• Preparing GMPs or GAPs to control hazards,
threats, and risks to food safety
What features are offered with the online exam?
Upon purchase, you are given 3 tries to successfully complete the
exam within 14 days. Immediately following the exam you will have
access to your results, including an overview of which questions were
answered correctly or incorrectly. You will also have the ability to print a
certificate of attainment.
What is SQF?
Register for the course now:
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is a comprehensive food safety
www.sqfi.com/training-centers/online-courses
and quality management certification system for food manufacturers,
Course registration is an introductory $700 with payment by credit card
packagers, brokers, primary producers and distributors worldwide.
through PayPal.
Benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the process of
implementing an SQF System is focused on ensuring food safety and
Register for the exam now:
quality from farm to fork.
www.sqfi.com/training-centers/online-exams/
Exam registration is $75 with payment by credit card through PayPal.
Why do you need SQF Certification?
The first step in achieving certification is to clearly understand the SQF
Code requirements. Oftentimes growers, processors and manufacturers
already have in place many of the food safety and quality programs
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
1. Create an account
• Go to http://sqf.sistemlms.com
• Click the “New User” link
• Enter your name, email, username, and a password
• Click the “Register” button
2. Register and pay for course and/or exam
• Go to http://sqf.sistemlms.com
• Login using your username and password
• Click on the “Catalog” link in the left hand navigation
• Click the “Add to Cart” button next to the course and/or exam for which you would like to register
• Click the “Check Out” button
• Click “Next” to confirm your order
• Click the “PayPal” button to be redirected to PayPal
• Select and enter method of payment
• Click “Finalize” to complete your order
3. Launch course or exam
• Go to http://sqf.sistemlms.com
• Login using your username and password
• Click the “Current Class List” link in the left hand navigation
• Click the “Launch” button for the course or exam
4. Take the exam
• The questions will appear at the top of the page with 4 possible answers. For each question, click on the box
that contains your answer.
• At the bottom of the question window is an index of all 60 questions. Simply click on the number of the
question you would like to answer. Questions can be answered out of order and you can change your
answer at anytime during the 60 minutes you have to take the exam.
• Below the answers, you will see the amount of time remaining to complete the exam. Once the time has
expired, the exam will be automatically submitted for evaluation or you can submit your answers at any time
by clicking on the “Submit Test” button.
5. Review your results
• The results page will display your test status (pass or fail), the percentage of correct answers and a link to
review the exam questions and your answers.
• Click on the “Review Answers” link. Green indicates a correct answer and red indicates an incorrect answer.
6. Print your certificate
• Go to http://sqf.sistemlms.com
• Login using your username and password
• Click the “My Transcript” link in the left hand navigation
• Click the “Certificate” button next to the course and/or exam
• The certificate will open in a new window for you to print
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