ISO 22000:2018 LEAD Auditor Training Course

• Basic knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• Understanding of ISO 22000:2018 principles and requirements
• Familiarity with food manufacturing, processing, packaging, catering, logistics, or related industries
• Basic awareness of auditing concepts (recommended but not mandatory)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A laptop or notebook for training activities (recommended)

The ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to perform first-party, second-party, and third-party audits of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2018.

This intensive training program follows internationally recognized auditing principles and enables participants to understand the complete audit process—from planning and conducting audits to reporting findings and evaluating corrective actions.

The course combines instructor-led sessions, practical exercises, workshops, case studies, and audit simulations to ensure participants gain real-world auditing experience.

Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants will have the competence required to conduct and lead FSMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 guidelines.

This training is delivered under the Exemplar Global TPECS framework, providing globally recognized auditor competency.

• Understand the purpose and benefits of ISO 22000:2018
• Interpret all clauses and requirements of ISO 22000:2018
• Understand food safety hazards and risk-based thinking
• Apply HACCP principles within an FSMS
• Understand prerequisite programs (PRPs) and operational PRPs
• Plan, conduct, manage, and report an ISO 22000 audit
• Lead first-party, second-party, and third-party audits
• Identify nonconformities and prepare effective audit reports
• Evaluate corrective actions and verify their effectiveness
• Apply ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
• Understand ISO/IEC 17021 auditing requirements
• Develop confidence to perform Lead Auditor responsibilities
• Improve organizational food safety performance
• Enhance career opportunities as an internationally recognized Lead Auditor