ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course – Live Virtual Tutor-Led (Cognicert)

About Course

The ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Lead Auditor Training Course – Cognicert Certified is a professional, tutor-led virtual programme designed to equip participants with advanced auditing knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, lead, and manage Food Safety Management System audits in accordance with ISO 22000 requirements and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.

This live virtual training provides an interactive learning experience where participants engage in real-time sessions with an expert tutor, combined with practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, and audit simulations. The course prepares learners to evaluate food safety systems, identify risks and nonconformities, and support organizations in achieving and maintaining ISO 22000 certification.

Upon completion, participants are equipped to perform first-party, second-party, and third-party audits and are prepared for Cognicert Lead Auditor certification.

Understand ISO 22000 requirements and FSMS structure.
Apply internationally recognized auditing principles.
Plan, conduct, and lead food safety audits effectively.
Evaluate HACCP systems and food safety controls.
Identify risks, hazards, and nonconformities in FSMS.
Prepare professional audit reports and findings.
Lead audit teams in real audit situations.
Support corrective actions and continual improvement.
Gain confidence for Cognicert Lead Auditor certification.
Strengthen organizational food safety performance.

Course Content

Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
Overview of ISO 22000:2018 requirements Principles of food safety management Benefits of FSMS implementation Risk-based thinking in food safety

ISO 22000 Requirements Interpretation
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Operational planning and control Hazard analysis and risk assessment Performance evaluation and improvement

HACCP Principles and Food Safety Controls
HACCP system fundamentals Critical Control Points (CCPs) Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) Monitoring and verification procedures

Audit Principles and ISO Standards
ISO 19011 audit guidelines ISO/IEC 17021 principles overview Types of audits and audit cycle Auditor competence and ethics

Audit Planning and Preparation
Defining audit scope and objectives Audit programme development Audit checklist preparation Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting Food Safety Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and verification Site inspection and observation methods

Audit Findings and Reporting
Identifying nonconformities and observations Writing audit reports Communicating audit results Closing meetings

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action verification Follow-up audit procedures Continual improvement processes

Managing Audit Teams
Lead auditor responsibilities Team coordination and leadership Managing audit challenges Decision-making in audits

Certification Exam Preparation
Case study practice Mock audit exercises Exam preparation guidance Knowledge assessments

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ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course – Live Virtual Tutor-Led (Cognicert)

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
Overview of ISO 22000:2018 requirements Principles of food safety management Benefits of FSMS implementation Risk-based thinking in food safety

ISO 22000 Requirements Interpretation
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Operational planning and control Hazard analysis and risk assessment Performance evaluation and improvement

HACCP Principles and Food Safety Controls
HACCP system fundamentals Critical Control Points (CCPs) Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) Monitoring and verification procedures

Audit Principles and ISO Standards
ISO 19011 audit guidelines ISO/IEC 17021 principles overview Types of audits and audit cycle Auditor competence and ethics

Audit Planning and Preparation
Defining audit scope and objectives Audit programme development Audit checklist preparation Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting Food Safety Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and verification Site inspection and observation methods

Audit Findings and Reporting
Identifying nonconformities and observations Writing audit reports Communicating audit results Closing meetings

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action verification Follow-up audit procedures Continual improvement processes

Managing Audit Teams
Lead auditor responsibilities Team coordination and leadership Managing audit challenges Decision-making in audits

Certification Exam Preparation
Case study practice Mock audit exercises Exam preparation guidance Knowledge assessments

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About Course

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Course Content

Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems Overview of ISO 22000:2018 requirements Principles of food safety management Benefits of FSMS implementation Risk-based thinking in food safety

ISO 22000 Requirements Interpretation Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Operational planning and control Hazard analysis and risk assessment Performance evaluation and improvement

HACCP Principles and Food Safety Controls HACCP system fundamentals Critical Control Points (CCPs) Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) Monitoring and verification procedures

Audit Principles and ISO Standards ISO 19011 audit guidelines ISO/IEC 17021 principles overview Types of audits and audit cycle Auditor competence and ethics

Audit Planning and Preparation Defining audit scope and objectives Audit programme development Audit checklist preparation Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting Food Safety Audits Opening meetings Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and verification Site inspection and observation methods

Audit Findings and Reporting Identifying nonconformities and observations Writing audit reports Communicating audit results Closing meetings

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action verification Follow-up audit procedures Continual improvement processes

Managing Audit Teams Lead auditor responsibilities Team coordination and leadership Managing audit challenges Decision-making in audits

Certification Exam Preparation Case study practice Mock audit exercises Exam preparation guidance Knowledge assessments

Student Ratings & Reviews

Our Partners and clients

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Training Services

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Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
Overview of ISO 22000:2018 requirements Principles of food safety management Benefits of FSMS implementation Risk-based thinking in food safety

ISO 22000 Requirements Interpretation
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Operational planning and control Hazard analysis and risk assessment Performance evaluation and improvement

HACCP Principles and Food Safety Controls
HACCP system fundamentals Critical Control Points (CCPs) Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) Monitoring and verification procedures

Audit Principles and ISO Standards
ISO 19011 audit guidelines ISO/IEC 17021 principles overview Types of audits and audit cycle Auditor competence and ethics

Audit Planning and Preparation
Defining audit scope and objectives Audit programme development Audit checklist preparation Document review and readiness assessment

Conducting Food Safety Audits
Opening meetings Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and verification Site inspection and observation methods

Audit Findings and Reporting
Identifying nonconformities and observations Writing audit reports Communicating audit results Closing meetings

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action verification Follow-up audit procedures Continual improvement processes

Managing Audit Teams
Lead auditor responsibilities Team coordination and leadership Managing audit challenges Decision-making in audits

Certification Exam Preparation
Case study practice Mock audit exercises Exam preparation guidance Knowledge assessments