ISO 22000 Lead Implementer Self-Study Training Course (PECB)

The age of globalization has brought new challenges to all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The origin and safety of food products is a main concern in today’s market. It has become increasingly difficult to have proper knowledge on the production methods and origin of food products. Internationally recognized food safety measures are no longer a privilege; they have become a basic requirement for all organizations that deal with food production or service.

The implementation of a food safety management system (FSMS) is a strategic decision for ensuring the safety of food delivered to the consumer. This training course, developed by PECB, aims to help participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an FSMS based on ISO 22000 and other best practices. Implementers play a key role in an organization’s ability to successfully implement and maintain an FSMS.

The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to maintain the quality and safety their products and services, while adhering to all legal, regulatory, and other requirements. As part of this training course, you will learn how to establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of safety, integrity, transparency, and openness.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an FSMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 22000.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials shown. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

• PECB Certified ISO 22000 Provisional Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22000 Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22000 Senior Lead Implementer

Enrolment information

By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.

Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.

If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com

General information

• PECB will provide over 450 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.  
• Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 16 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of food safety concepts, a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 22000 and the MS implementation principles.

The fee for this course covers:

• Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included) 
• First Exam
• One resit exam (if required)
• PECB Certification Fee
• First Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)