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Approx Course Duration *:Equivalent to Approx. 1hr
Access to Course Content:18 Months from the date of enrolment
Qualification/s:Introduction to ISO 22000 Clause 5 Leadership
CPD Hours:1 Continuing Professional Development Hours

A stackable, certified microcredential for food industry professionals.

Why this clause matters: Clause 5 sets the tone for the FSMS. It requires top management to show leadership and commitment, establish and communicate the food safety policy, assign roles and authorities (including the food safety team and team leader), ensure resources and integration with business processes, and promote continual improvement.

This microcredential clarifies what ISO 22000 expects from leadership. You’ll translate the standard into day-to-day practices that demonstrate commitment, align policy with strategy, and embed food safety in how work gets done.

You’ll also learn how roles, responsibilities and authorities are assigned and communicated, including the responsibilities of the food safety team leader, so everyone understands how they contribute to food safety outcomes.

Who this course is for

Food sector professionals who need clear, practical guidance on leadership’s role in an effective FSMS.

  • Executives, site leaders and managers responsible for FSMS performance
  • Food safety team leaders and team members
  • Quality, compliance and operations leaders who coordinate policy, objectives and communication
  • Consultants and implementers preparing organizations for certification

What you’ll learn

  • How top management demonstrates leadership and commitment in practice
  • How to establish, maintain and communicate a food safety policy that aligns with strategic direction
  • How to assign and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities, including appointing the food safety team and team leader
  • How to integrate the FSMS into business processes, resource it properly and promote continual improvement
  • How to communicate expectations so all staff understand their contribution to food safety

What you’ll be able to do

  • Evidence leadership and commitment to auditors and stakeholders
  • Draft, review and communicate an effective food safety policy
  • Define and document roles, responsibilities and authorities across the FSMS
  • Appoint and support a competent food safety team leader and team
  • Show how the FSMS is integrated into business processes and continually improved

What’s included

  • Focused microcredential on ISO 22000 Clause 5 with clause statements and practical guidance
  • Examples and prompts for leadership evidence, policy content and communication methods
  • Role-mapping tips and team-leader responsibilities for day-to-day practice
  • Knowledge checks and downloadable references for ongoing use

Upgrade your pathway

Stack this credential with additional ISO 22000 microcredentials, or progress into assessed pathways (Specialist, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor) when you’re ready.

Compare ISO 22000 course options

Course Type Includes Assessment? Suitable Roles Primary Outcome
Introduction to ISO 22000 No
  • First-time learners and teams building shared awareness
  • Leaders and decision-makers across the food chain
 Understand ISO 22000 and FSMS essentials; upgradeable to Specialist
ISO 22000 Specialist Yes
  • Implementers and consultants
  • Qualified Management Systems Auditors adding ISO 22000 to their scope
  • Food safety, quality and compliance professionals (HACCP/PRP leads)
  • Supply chain, production and technical teams
 Plan, implement and maintain a Food Safety Management System with evidence and templates
ISO 22000 Internal Auditor Yes
  • Professionals participating in internal or external audits
  • Quality, safety and compliance staff supporting FSMS audits
 Plan, conduct and report FSMS audits that drive corrective action and improvement
ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Yes
  • Professionals leading internal or external audit teams
  • External certifiers and audit program managers
 Lead audit teams and manage audit programs for certification readiness
Stackable Microcredentials Varies
  • Professionals at any level seeking focused, clause-based skills
 Add targeted, stackable knowledge that complements core ISO 22000 training

A stackable, certified microcredential for food industry professionals.

Why this clause matters: Clause 5 sets tone and direction: top management must demonstrate leadership, establish and communicate policy, assign authorities, integrate FSMS with business processes, and promote continual improvement and culture.

This microcredential contains the following lessons, with a knowledge check and a short-format exam upon completion.

Lesson Topic Focus Area Key Takeaways
Clause 5.1 Leadership & Commitment Align FSMS with strategy, resource it, integrate into processes, and promote improvement.
Clause 5.2 Policy Establish, maintain and communicate a food safety policy; make it available to stakeholders.
Clause 5.3 Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities Assign and communicate responsibilities; appoint the food safety team and team leader.
No prerequisites required

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Course details:

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    Microcredential
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    Approx 1 hours full-time study*
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    Statement of Completion (Digital Credential)
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    Standard: ISO 22000:2018
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    No prerequisites required
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