AFDO presents
Inspector Boot Camps
Whether you inspect food facilities or keep your own operation audit-ready, AFDO’s Inspector Boot Camp has something for you.
AFDO hosts a free virtual Inspector Boot Camp for both new and advanced inspectors every year as a lifelong learning opportunity. Learn more about Inspector Boot Camp or Advanced Inspector Boot Camp to explore topics that will support your success – report writing, conflict de-escalation, preventive controls, food safety plans, food safety culture, foodborne illness, and more. Sessions are open to everyone in the food safety community.
Trainings take place every January
Free virtual trainings every January for manufactured & retail food inspectors.
Basic
Inspector Boot Camp
Under 2 years in food safety? Start here.
Intensive 4-hour, hands-on sessions with separate tracks for restaurant and manufacturing inspectors. You get the training that fits your job.
Report writing and conflict de-escalation
Manufactured food technical training
Inspection techniques and audit readiness
CEU credit for each session
Basic sessions · January 2027
Separate registration required for each session. Attend one session or all three:
JAN
06
Basic Inspector Boot Camp — Soft Skills & Universal Topics
JAN
13
Basic Inspector Boot Camp — Manufactured Technical Training
JAN
20
Basic Inspector Boot Camp — Retail Technical Training
2026 Boot Camp Participation
1,912
session attendees
59% Local regulators
35% State regulators
6% Other*
Advanced
Inspector Boot Camp
2+ years in food safety? Go deeper.
Advanced virtual training for inspectors, QA professionals, and educators with 2+ years in food safety. Interactive, expert-level, and built to move your career forward.
Food safety plan review and special processes
Food safety culture development
Foodborne illness investigation techniques
CEU credit for each session
Advanced sessions · January 2027
Separate registration required for each session. Attend one session or all three:
JAN
07
Advanced Inspector Boot Camp — Part 1
JAN
14
Advanced Inspector Boot Camp — Part 2
JAN
21
Advanced Inspector Boot Camp — Part 3
2026 Advanced Boot Camp Participation
2,844
session attendees
61% Local regulators
36% State regulators
3% Other*
