Why should you attend?

The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Foundation training course presents the basic information on the concepts of food safety management and an overview of the ISO 22000 requirements. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an FSMS based on ISO 22000, including the top management commitment, food safety policy, work environment, operational controls, PRPs, traceability, hazard controls, performance evaluations, and continual improvement.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to participate in an implementation project of an FSMS based on ISO 22000.

Who should attend?

• Managers or consultants involved in food safety management 
• Individuals wishing to get acquainted with the ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system
• Personnel responsible for maintaining conformity to the ISO 22000 requirements in an organization
• FSMS implementation team members
• Individuals wishing to pursue a career in food safety management

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to food safety, FSMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 22000

DAY 2 | Clauses 4–10 of ISO 22000 and the certificate exam

Training materials

The participant will receive a training material containing more than 200 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE app. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of food safety and food safety management systems
• DOMAIN 2 | ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system – Clauses 4 to 10

The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions (a, b, c) and is closed book, i.e. no materials can be used. The exam takes 1 hour and can be taken online or in person. If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it free of charge within 12 months.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Price

Price includes course participation, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.

Certificate

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. 

The certificate requirements for the ISO 22000 Foundation are: