Segment One – Online Training Course
Course Content – The online course consists of twelve Modules that explain seafood safety hazards, pre-requisite programs, the seven principles of HACCP, the FDA Seafood HACCP regulation, and the FDA Guidance materials available to help you develop a HACCP plan. The online course covers all of the information presented in the first two days of the “live” three-day Alliance Training program.
Registration –The registration fee is $175 USD per participant. Additional information on registration and group enrollments can be found on the registration page.
Get Enrolled – When registering individuals through the registration page, you will have immediate access to the course using the username and password created. If enrolling a group, you will need to send a group enrollment spreadsheet (see registration page) to seafoodhaccp@cornell.edu. Once received a single payment link will be sent and enrollments processed once payment is received. Group enrollments are manually processed by a course manager during business hours (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time) on Monday through Friday.
Email is Needed – All communications related to the Seafood HACCP online course will occur via email, so you will need a valid Email address before you can start. Be sure that your Email address is correctly typed on the online registration form or group registration spreadsheet. You may also need to enable your Email system to accept messages from seafoodhaccp@cornell.edu. Some systems move unknown messages to Spam, Junk or Trash mailboxes or refuse delivery unless you approve or enter the Email addresses that you deem acceptable into your address book.
Six Month Registration Period – Your registration will be valid for 6 months from the date that you register. If you do not complete the course in 6 months, you will be required to register again. You can Login to the course site and work on the course Modules at any time during this 6-month period.
Notice of Segment One Completion – Your progress through the online course will be automatically tracked by the Canvas system. When you have submitted the answers to all 36 knowledge assessments you will receive an automated email with instructions, within 24 hours, for accessing your “Notice of Segment One Completion” through eCornell’s Student Portal. This “Notice of Segment One Completion” will serve as proof that you have completed the Seafood HACCP Alliance online training course and is your “ticket” to a Segment Two “live” one-day training, if desired.
NOTE: Starting April 1, 2023, the Alliance protocol will require completion of a segment two training within 9 months of completing this segment one course. Those enrolled after April 1, 2023, must meet this training requirement. For those enrolled prior to April 1, 2023, the previously recommended 6 months and no more than 2 years policy will be honored.
Training Options – The online course can be taken alone without attending a Segment Two course, if an AFDO certificate of course completion is not needed. For firms that already have employees who have this certificate and/or meet the training requirements of the FDA regulation, the online course may be an effective option for more of their employees to get basic training on HACCP principles and their application to seafood products.