Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Online Training Courses
Modern and reliable food safety systems are becoming a mandatory prerequisite for a country’s access to global markets.
However, many developing countries’ exporters struggle to maintain compatible food safety systems along global supply chains. To reduce these challenges, this free, powerful suite of self-paced online distance learning modules and training resources was developed on key sanitary and phytosanitary topics.
What's Included
Plant Health Modules
14 learning modules across plant health topics effectively teach how to incorporate and use science-based risk analvsis concepts and tools in analyzing, establishing quarantine, and controlling pest diseases in a country.
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Plant Health Workshops
Expanding upon the suite of Plant Health learning modules, these supplementary workshops provide the foundational content, applied learning activities, and guidance materials needed to conduct in-person trainings on corresponding plant health topics.
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Animal Health Modules & Workshop
This learning module and supplementary workshop can be used to improve and increase capacity in animal health by providing training to staff on risk surveillance. assessment and emergency response.
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Food Safety Modules & Workshop
This learning module and accompanying workshop provides training on key food safety regulatory topics including food safety policy setting, regulations monitoring, and core organizing principles of a national food control system.
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For More Information
Connect with us at foodsafetynetwork@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Available in: English • Spanish • French • Dari*
Fourteen learning modules with pre- and post- assessment on the following topics:
  • The SPS Agreement
  • The IPPC and the Standard Setting Process
  • Market Access Process
  • Pest Risk Analysis
  • Pest Risk Communication
  • Pest Risk Assessment*
  • Plant Pest Risk Management
  • Pest Surveillance
  • Plant Pest ID Systems*
  • Pest Free Concepts
  • Phytosanitary Certification
  • Phytosanitary Inspections*
  • Phytosanitary Treatments For Agricultural Commodities
  • SPS Course Review
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Course Overview
Plant Health Modules
Course Overview
Plant Health Workshops
Available in: English • Spanish* • French**
Eight in-person workshops with PowerPoints, materials, and activities on the following topics:
  • Pest Surveillance**
  • Phytosanitary Certification**
  • Pest Risk Analysis*
  • Phytosanitary Treatments
  • Market Access
  • Inspections*
  • Plant Pest Identification Systems
  • Pest Free Concepts
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Course Overview
Animal Health Modules & Workshop
Available in: English
One learning module with pre- and post- assessment, and corresponding workshop covering the topics below:
  • The Evolution of a Modern Surveillance Process: An Outbreak Story
  • The Value of a Modern Surveillance & Emergency Response Process
  • International Trade and Animal Health
  • Import Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management and Risk Communication
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • African Swine Fever (ASF) Case Study
This workshop can be delivered virtually or in-person, with recommendations and suggestions for conversion between delivery styles.
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Course Overview
Food Safety Modules & Workshop
Available in: English • Spanish
One learning module with pre- and post- assessment, and corresponding workshop covering the topics below:
  • Evolution of a Food Safety System
  • Value of a Modern Food Safety System
  • Core Organizing Principles of a National Food Control System
  • A Modernization Story: Case Study
This workshop can be delivered virtually or in-person, with recommendations and suggestions for conversion between delivery styles.