Enforcement Investigation and Analysis Officer Training Condensed
(EIAOC_2026-6100)
December 9-12, 2025
Nominations are due: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Nominations are to be entered in the Registration Application (Syberworks) by the District Resource Coordinators or Program Area POC and State POCs. If unable to submit nominations via the Registration Application, use the attached Excel spreadsheet and submit to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov. Please include the employee’s full legal name.
The course starts on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 am ET
(8:00 am CT, 7:00 am MT, and 6:00 am PT)
The course ends on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET
(5:00 pm CT, 4:00 pm MT, 3:00 pm PT)
The class starts at 9:00 am ET and ends at 6:00 pm ET on each day of the training.
Course Overview
The EIAO Condensed course primarily focusses on the Food Safety Assessment, the design and validity of the hazard analysis, HACCP plan; Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (Sanitation SOPs); pre-requisite programs; testing programs, e.g., generic E. coli written procedures; and any other programs that constitute the establishment’s food safety system.
Target Audience
This course is intended for non-EIAOs that do not perform FSAs or recalls as part of their duties but want to gain an understanding of EIAO methodology. Successful completion of this course is not meant to enable a program employee to perform EIAO duties. State Inspectors are also eligible to attend this class.
CSI and SCSI can attend this course for informational and educational purposes.
Course Logistics
This course will be conducted virtually (online) through a learning platform and Microsoft Teams.
Participants will need their government computer, audio via computer or phone, and internet access via MiFi, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. NOTE: Participants are now required to use a government-issued computer. If a government-issued computer or other equipment is needed, please submit a request to CEC prior to the class.
Prior to the class, District/State POCs will receive instructions to share with participants. District/State POCs must provide this information to the students prior to the start of the class. In addition, Microsoft Teams access information and other course information will be sent to participants. Participants should test the functionality of their government-issued computer and other equipment prior to the beginning of the class.
For technical assistance with accessing the training, send an email to CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov. Do not contact the CEC Help Desk. For assistance with any government issued equipment, please contact the CEC Help Desk.
If you have any questions regarding the course, send an email to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov.
The upcoming course calendar and course materials can be accessed on the FSIS website at: Inspection Training & Videos | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov).