ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Program (FSMS)
Professional Skills Certification Aligned with International Standards
Course Duration
40 Hours (Online – Self-Placed Learning)
📌 Do not wait – Start Now!
- Recorded sessions + practical exercises
- Flexible learning with 1-month exam window
- Designed as a Lead Auditor competency program (not just internal audit)
Training Access
- Classroom / Training link will be shared to the registered email after fee payment
- Participants must complete each recorded module, activities, and assessments
- Course materials are downloadable from the classroom
- Examination must be completed within 1 month from enrollment
Course Overview
The ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Training Program is designed to develop professionals capable of planning, conducting, reporting, and leading Food Safety Management System (FSMS) audits in accordance with ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
This program goes beyond internal auditing and focuses on:
- Audit leadership
- Third-party audit readiness
- Risk-based thinking
- Professional auditor behavior
Participants will gain the competence required to lead FSMS audits independently or as part of an audit team.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret ISO 22000:2018 requirements in an audit context
- Plan and lead first-party, second-party, and supplier audits
- Apply ISO 19011 audit principles
- Evaluate HACCP, PRPs, and OPRPs effectively
- Identify, classify, and report non-conformities
- Lead audit teams and manage audit programs
Course Structure & Modules
Module 1 – Introduction to ISO 22000 & FSMS
- Purpose and benefits of ISO 22000
- FSMS structure and PDCA approach
- Risk-based thinking in food safety
- Relationship with ISO 9001 & other standards
Module 2 – ISO 22000:2018 Clause-by-Clause Interpretation
- Context of the organization
- Leadership & food safety culture
- Planning and risk management
- Support & operational controls
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement and continual enhancement
Module 3 – HACCP & PRPs for Auditors
- HACCP principles and application
- PRPs vs OPRPs – audit perspective
- Validation, verification, and monitoring
- Common audit findings in HACCP systems
Module 4 – Audit Principles & ISO 19011 Guidelines
- Audit types: internal, supplier, certification
- Auditor competence & professional ethics
- Audit evidence, sampling, and risk-based auditing
- Managing audit programs
Module 5 – Audit Planning & Preparation
- Audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Preparing audit plans & checklists
- Document review & readiness assessment
- Team roles and responsibilities
Module 6 – Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting techniques
- Interviewing skills & communication
- On-site audit practices
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence
Module 7 – Audit Reporting & Non-Conformities
- Writing clear and factual audit reports
- Classification of non-conformities
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Objective evidence vs opinion
Module 8 – Corrective Actions & Follow-Up
- Evaluating corrective action plans
- Verification of effectiveness
- Closing audits professionally
- Final audit conclusions
Module 9 – Audit Leadership & Case Studies
- Leading audit teams
- Handling difficult auditees
- Real-life audit scenarios
- Certification audit simulation
Assessment & Examination
Exam Details
- 50 Marks – Online MCQ Examination
- Open book format
- Minimum passing score: 60% (30 Marks)
- Examination to be completed within 1 month
Additional evaluations:
- Module quizzes
- Practical case-based exercises
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
🎓 “ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor – Professional Skills Certification
Aligned with International Standards”
Issued by: U-TECH International / Uyirgene International
- Candidates who do not meet passing criteria will receive a Certificate of Attendance
- Certificates are digitally verifiable
Target Audience
- Food Safety & Quality Managers
- FSMS Consultants
- Internal Auditors aiming to become Lead Auditors
- Regulatory & compliance professionals
- Professionals involved in food manufacturing, processing, packaging, and catering
Certificate Verification
The U-TECH Qualifications Verification Portal allows employers and individuals to:
- Validate certificates securely
- Verify authenticity without physical copies
- Access qualification details instantly