Food courses

This highly participative training course provides an introduction and overview of Food Defence and explores guidelines, legal requirements and standards in use alongside GFSI expectations. The course explores authenticity plans to help map your supply chain and the importance of Food Defence plans.

The purpose of this course is to equip learners with an understanding of the concept of HACCP, and how to apply the practical elements of the HACCP principles within a food business.

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) helps organisations to manage food safety hazards using a systematic preventive approach. This course will provide you with an introduction to HACCP and enable you to understand how it can help you to reduce the risk of food safety hazards in your business.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of learners wishing to understand how to internally audit against FSSC 22000 and its requirements. In May 2026, the scheme was updated from Version 6 to Version 7. This training provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22000:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011:2026, ISO 22002-1:2025, as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.Prior KnowledgeThis course is designed ideally for experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of the management systems approach to food safety. Prior to attending this training course, learners should have, but it is not essential, sufficient knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts to ensure that this training is as beneficial as possible.Management principles and concepts:- Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycleFood safety management concepts, including:- HACCP Principles- Hazard analysis- Hazard and risk assessment, and management etc.- The relationship between food safety management, customer satisfaction and customer food safety requirements.Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC v7.FSSC version 7 and ISO 22000:2018:- The requirements of FSSC version 7 and ISO 22000:2018 which may be gained by completing a Foundation Training course or equivalent.Course CertificationOn completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

This course aims to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), with an understanding of the management systems approach and related requirements, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an FSMS. The FSMS discussed in this course is based on the requirements of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme. In May 2026, the scheme was updated from Version 6 to Version 7.Prior KnowledgeManagement System based on the process approach that incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and risk-based thinking.The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility and commitment, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.The framework of the Food Safety Management System:- HACCP Principles- ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System- Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)Course CertificationOn completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements.  In May 2026, the scheme was substantially updated from version 6 (v6) to version 7 (v7).This course aims to assist organisations and individuals to understand the new and updated requirements under FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22003:2022, identifying and reviewing the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation Food Defense and Food Safety Culture.Prior KnowledgePrior to attending this training course, learners should have (but not essential) sufficient knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts: Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector context. This includes schemes such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 and/or other schemes which include management system components.Knowledge of prerequisite programs (PRPs) as specified in ISO 22002-1.The principles of HACCP as defined by Codex Alimentarius Commission.Course CertificationOn completion of this course, learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7, in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.Learners who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training course successfully (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA FSMS auditor (Part 1) or IRCA FSMS certified auditor (Part 2) of the scheme. For the full requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.Recommended Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts:The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.Food safety management:Knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programmes as specified in ISO 22000:2018 / TS 22002 (all parts) and HACCP;The relationship between food safety management and the provision of food safe products to prevent or minimise adverse effects on human health and the proactive improvement of food safety performance;Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation and requirements.Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000 v7 or acceptable equivalent, and the commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS) training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Trusted FSSC 22000  training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region

FSMA preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI) training from SGS – gain your FSPCA PCQI certificate for FDA FSMA preventive controls for animal foodAs an essential role within a food processing facility, a preventive controls qualified individual certificate is crucial to the management and preparation of the food safety plan, validation of preventive controls and more. Become a preventive controls qualified individual by successfully completing this specialized training under a standardized curriculum that is recognized by FDA.

This training aims to introduce and familiarise you with the requirements of FSMA 204 Traceability Final Rule.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEIt will benefit if you have knowledge of FSMA and general food safety requirements.COURSE CERTIFICATEOn completion of this course you will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

Learn about the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 so that you can implement, manage and continually improve Food Safety Management performance in your organisationCOURSE CONTENTIntroduction to food safety management, background and relationship with other management system standardsHigh level framework, clauses, process approach and risk-based thinkingProcess evaluation and improvement to control and reduce undesired effects from internal and external issuesPlanning for risk using FSMS requirements & HACCP principles to ensure the management system will achieve its objectivesLeadership commitment and responsibilitiesSupport and what’s needed for the management system to operate effectivelyPerformance review and monitoring to identify any actions needed for the correction and continual improvement of the management systemCOMPLETION CRITERIAThe SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment which completes this course. You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

This course provides updates on recent developments for HACCP, including Codex Alimentarius 2022 Guideline for HACCP. It also covers HACCP, in general, to help refresh your memoryCompletion criteria: The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment to complete this course. You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.