ONLINE BQA CERTIFICATIONS

1. Visit BQA.org.

2. Click LEARN MORE under Certification.

3. In the new page, click ONLINE COURSE.

4. After clicking the online course button, select which option best fits the area in which you want to be certified. The options are listed in red. *You are only required to complete one course, but feel free to complete all three.

5. The new screen will prompt you to follow a series of steps, with the first being to create a new account OR log in. Click the red LOG IN button in the top right of the screen.

6. Once logged in, you will go to the course catalog to view the available Beef Quality Assurance courses. You will then select from the courses offered.

7. After selecting your preferred course, click the ENROLL ME button on the bottom of the new screen.

8. Once enrolled in your chosen course, you will be able to begin completing the lessons. Each lesson will consist of watching a video and answering a few questions at the end of the lesson. You will repeat this process until all of the lessons are complete. After completing the lessons, you make take the final exam.

After passing the final exam with a score of 80% or higher, you can access your certificate. It is a good idea to have a printed copy of your certificate while transporting or selling cattle. They are valid for THREE years.

For any questions, reach out to Annie Schoetmer: annie@illinoisbeef.com, (217) 787-4280

Want to join us for a Winter 2024 BQA in-person meeting? See dates below:

Monday, December 2, at Greenville Livestock Auction in Greenville

Tuesday, December 3, at Pinckneyville Community Center in Pinckneyville OR at Stephenson County Farm Bureau in Freeport

Wednesday, December 4, at Fairview Sale Barn in Fairview

Thursday, December 5, at the BlackRidge in Cambridge OR at Reel Livestock Center in Congerville

Monday, December 9, at LaSalle County Farm Bureau in Ottawa OR Teutopolis Banquet (KC) Hall in Teutopolis

Tuesday, December 10, at the Illinois Beef Association Office in Springfield OR at Carthage Livestock Auction in Carthage

Wednesday, December 11, at Elizabeth Community Center in Elizabeth

Start Time: 6:00 PM, CST

Cost: Free to IBA members and $20 for non-members. Includes dinner & materials

Pre-Register: www.illinoisbeef.com or (217) 787-4280

If you are not able to make an in-person training, certification can be completed online at www.bqa.org

*Certification is valid for 3 years*