The Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) Department offers numerous training and educational opportunities. The information below includes in-person and virtual (live) opportunities in support of new food safety regulations regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course Version 2.0
NC State Extension is offering the newly updated FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0.
The updated version of this curriculum addresses important updates in FDA guidance documents; important knowledge that PCQIs will need to keep their Food Safety Plans up-to-date.
In addition to FDA guidance updates, other updates in Version 2.0 include:
- Updated references, e.g., RFR, CDC
- Streamlined sections, reduced redundancy
- Better supports development of key concepts
- Expanded examples to better support application by small and mid-sized producers
- Gain recognition as an approved HACCP-based curriculum
| Date | Location | Registration |
| March 17 - 20, 202610 am - 3:30pm each day | Virtually, via Zoom | Register on CVent |
All available Preventive Controls training courses for Human and Animal food can be found on the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) website.
Frontline Employee Food Safety Training
Educational materials for Frontline program are available in English and Spanish.
| Date | Location | Registration |
| March 24, 2026 | Virtual, live on Zoom | https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1E-V8lE3TByte--uT8jsSw#/registration |
Frontline Employee Train the Trainer
| Date | Location | Registration |
| December 12, 2025 | 9am - 12pm |
Virtual via Zoom
https://go.ncsu.edu/frontlinetrainthetrainer12.12.2025
Other training for Food Processors
| Date | Topic | Location | Registration |
| January 20-23, 2026 | Juice HACCP | Virtually, via Zoom In partnership with Washington State University | https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-7c14fd88218144bea72b20032e71d08e |
| January 29, 2026 | The North Carolina Food Safety School | Kannapolis, N.C. N.C. Food Innovation Lab | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-safety-school-tickets-1743599616389 |
Produce Safety Rule Trainings
Find details and registration for all upcoming produce safety rule trainings hosted by NC State University Extension at the NC Fresh Produce Safety website
All upcoming Produce Safety Rule training courses can be found on the national Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) website.
Online Food Safety Education & Training
N.C. State University has designed food safety training for management, technical personnel and workers in the food industry, government and non-governmental organizations, you can earn CEUs or certifications for successful completion of many of the program sessions.
Enhance your skills and stay on top of quality and safety in the operation of your food and beverage facility.
