| Approx Course Duration *: | Equivalent to 16 Hours (Approx 2 days full-time study) |
| Access to Course Content: | 18 Months from the date of enrolment |
| Qualification/s: | Food Safety Management Systems Specialist |
| Competency Units: |
Exemplar Global (FS) Food Safety Management Systems
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| CPD Hours: | 16 Continuing Professional Development Hours |
Get clarity on ISO 22000:2018 and the confidence to apply it in the real world
ISO 22000:2018 is the internationally recognised standard for food safety management systems (FSMS). It provides a structured framework for identifying, controlling and continuously improving food safety risks across the supply chain, from production and processing to packaging and distribution.
Understanding how to work with ISO 22000 is essential if you're part of a certified business, preparing for certification, or simply want to build stronger food safety systems that hold up in real-world audits.
This course gives you the knowledge and tools to confidently apply ISO 22000 in practice, and positions you as a food safety specialist with the credibility to contribute meaningfully in your role or with your clients.
Who this course is for
This course is for professionals working in or supporting the food industry who need to understand ISO 22000:2018 and use it with confidence.
It’s especially useful if you:
- Manage or support food production, processing, packaging or distribution
- Work in quality, compliance or food safety roles
- Are responsible for implementing or reviewing food safety systems
- Support businesses preparing for ISO 22000 certification
- Need clarity on how ISO 22000 and HACCP align
- Want to understand and apply concepts like PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs correctly
- Are new to food safety auditing and need subject-specific knowledge
You don’t need to be an auditor, this course is designed for anyone who needs real working knowledge of ISO 22000:2018.
What you get
This course walks you through the ISO 22000:2018 standard in a way that makes sense, practical, structured, and grounded in food industry realities.
You’ll get:
- Plain-English explanations of each ISO 22000 clause
- Step-by-step breakdowns of food safety terms and system requirements
- Practical guidance for identifying food safety hazards and controls
- Support in understanding how ISO 22000 integrates with Codex HACCP principles
- Real-world examples, case studies and workplace applications
- Knowledge checks to help reinforce your learning
- Downloadable templates, lifetime course access and optional trainer support
- Access to the ATOL Advantage community for extended learning
This course is designed to help you move beyond confusion or second-guessing, and work with ISO 22000 confidently in real workplace settings.
What you’ll be able to do on completion
Once you complete this course, you’ll be able to:
- Clearly interpret and apply ISO 22000:2018 requirements
- Assess an FSMS and identify strengths and nonconformities
- Support or lead FSMS implementation and improvement projects
- Communicate confidently with auditors, managers or clients about system conformance
- Promote yourself as an ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems specialist
- Work as an FSMS External Auditor (when accompanied by a Lead Auditor competency)
- Conduct FSMS certification audits on behalf of a Certification Body (CB) or Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), if you also hold a recognised Lead Auditor qualification
- Be a trusted authority in aligning food businesses with ISO 22000 and global food safety expectations
This is more than just knowledge, it’s practical capability and professional credibility in food safety management.
Food Safety Management Systems Specialist Course Content
The Food Safety Management Systems Specialist course (Exemplar Global – FS) is internationally recognized. It is 100% online, and you complete it at your own pace.
| Topics and clauses covered: | |
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| Introduction to ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems | ISO 22000 Clause 1 Scope and 2 Normative References |
| ISO 22000 Clause 3 Terms and definitions | ISO 22000 Clause 4 Context of the organization |
| ISO 22000 Clause 5 Leadership and worker participation | ISO 22000 Clause 6 Planning |
| ISO 22000 Clause 7 Support | ISO 22000 Clause 8 Operation |
| ISO 22000 Clause 9 Performance evaluation | ISO 22000 Clause 10 Improvement |
*This course does not include a copy of the related ISO standards as they are not required for you to complete your training. All ATOL course content includes extracts from the standards in the form of clause statements as per the example below.
Knowledge Checks
At the end of each content module, you’ll have the chance to reinforce your learning with a short, non-graded Knowledge Check. These are designed to help you reflect, recap, and confidently move forward. You can revisit both the content and the Knowledge Checks as often as you like, with instant feedback showing where you’re on track and where you might benefit from a quick review. It’s a smart way to build certainty before heading into your final assessment.
Module Assessment
Let’s be honest—no one enjoys sitting a huge, high-pressure exam at the end of a course. That’s why our assessments are built into the learning experience. You’re assessed on the content as you go, not weeks or months later when it’s easy to forget the finer details. This means you’re applying what you’ve learned while it’s fresh, giving you a stronger chance to succeed—and making the process feel far less daunting.
When you’re ready, each module assessment gives you the opportunity to put your knowledge into action. You’ll have three attempts to complete it, with guidance available if needed. If you use all three, your responses will be reviewed by a trainer and assessor who’ll provide insight and unlock a fresh set of attempts—giving you the time and support to reflect, strengthen your understanding, and keep moving forward with confidence.
This approach has proven effective for learners of all backgrounds and styles—offering a flexible, encouraging path to success that builds real understanding, one step at a time.
This course is currently undergoing certification and will be available shortly.
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Approx 16 hours full-time study*
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Exemplar Global International & Industry Recognized
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Standard: ISO 22000:2018
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No prerequisites required
* All ATOL courses are delivered in such a way you can work through them at your own pace, the actual time to complete the training may change depending on the individual learners' experience and/or learning style
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