The Food Safety Summit 2024 offers an array of educational courses catering to professionals across various sectors of the food industry. From franchisees and operations leaders to industry professionals mandated by FDA regulations, the summit presents a diverse curriculum to meet the specific needs and goals of attendees.

One notable offering is the "Active Managerial Control (AMC) for Leaders" course, targeting franchisees and operations leaders. Led by Steven Mandernach, Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), this course delves into the intricate relationship between food safety culture, management systems, and operational excellence. Participants can expect to acquire skills essential for leading and overseeing food safety programs, with the added benefit of receiving a certificate from AFDO upon completion. Moreover, attendees have the option to access a virtual Train-the-Trainer course, enhancing the sustainability of their learning experience.

For industry professionals seeking compliance with FDA regulations, the "Preventive Controls for Human Foods 2.0" course stands out. This comprehensive 2.5-day program, instructed by Kathy Gombas and Martin Bucknavage, covers critical topics such as Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food (PC for Human Food) regulation. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), fulfilling the training requirements for becoming a "preventive controls qualified individual."

Returning courses provide opportunities for professionals to deepen their knowledge and skills in specific areas of food safety. The "Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS) Credential Review Course" offers a two-day review led by Melissa Vaccaro from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). This course equips attendees with the necessary preparation for the CP-FS exam, covering a wide range of food safety standards and practices.

Additionally, the "Food Fraud Prevention Workshop and Certificate Course" addresses the growing concern of food fraud within the industry. Led by experts John Spink, Roy Fenoff, and Brad Evans, this one-day workshop covers food fraud risks, prevention strategies, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Attendees receive a certificate from the Food Fraud Prevention Think Tank, essential for certifications like BRC, FSSC22000, IFS, and SQF.

Lastly, the "HACCP for Food Processing Personnel" course provides essential training for individuals involved in creating, implementing, or documenting HACCP plans. Led by experienced instructors from institutions like Rutgers University and the International HACCP Alliance, this 2.5-day course covers Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles in detail, crucial for USDA-regulated products or GFSI audits.

All courses at the Food Safety Summit 2024 include amenities such as breakfast, lunch, breaks, course materials, and certificates. Moreover, multi-day course registrants gain access to the main summit's education sessions, exhibit hall, and networking events. Early bird pricing is available until March 31, 2024.