Program Objective

The Food Safety Excellence Programs are designed to equip food industry professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and implementation tools required to establish, manage, audit, and continually improve effective food safety systems.

The programs offer two learning pathways:

• Food Safety Excellence (FSE): A core program covering advanced food safety, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food safety internal auditing.
• Food Safety Excellence 360° (FSE 360°): An extended program that includes all five core courses, in addition to BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Implementer training and a practical Field Capstone Project.

Through technical examples, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop the competencies to identify and control food safety hazards, implement appropriate operational controls, assess food safety management systems, and support organizational improvement and certification readiness.

The extended Food Safety Excellence 360° pathway provides additional opportunities to apply different food safety standards in operational settings and translate assessment findings into practical improvement actions.

Prerequisites

The programs are intended for food safety and quality professionals, food technologists, production and operations personnel, internal auditors, consultants, and individuals seeking to develop their competencies in food safety management.

A basic understanding of food industry operations and hygiene practices is beneficial.

Program Format and Topics

Both pathways combine instructor-led online training, self-paced learning, practical exercises, and food industry case studies.

The Food Safety Excellence Program consists of five core courses.

The Food Safety Excellence 360° Program includes all five core courses, in addition to BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Implementer training and a Field Capstone Project.

Core Courses — Food Safety Excellence Program

1. Advanced Food Safety

This course strengthens participants' understanding of food safety principles and practical controls throughout the food supply chain. It covers food safety hazards, prerequisite programs, good manufacturing and hygiene practices, allergen management, contamination prevention, traceability, and food safety responsibilities.

Participants will learn to identify weaknesses in existing food safety practices, assess risk-based controls, and support the development of a proactive food safety culture.

2. Mastering HACCP: From Concept to Implementation — Self-Paced

This course provides a structured understanding of the Codex HACCP methodology, including prerequisite programs, hazard analysis, identification of critical control points, critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, and recordkeeping.

Participants will develop the knowledge required to contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of practical HACCP plans. The self-paced format enables participants to revisit the methodology and apply it to example food processes.

3. ISO 22000:2018 Lead Implementer

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Food Safety Management System based on ISO 22000:2018.

It covers organizational context, leadership, planning, operational controls, hazard control planning, performance evaluation, and improvement. Participants will learn to translate standard requirements into practical procedures, responsibilities, monitoring arrangements, and records.

4. FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Implementer

This course provides participants with an understanding of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme, including ISO 22000 requirements, applicable sector prerequisite programs, and additional scheme requirements.

Through practical examples and implementation exercises, participants will learn to interpret FSSC requirements, identify gaps in existing food safety management systems, develop improvement plans, and support organizational readiness for FSSC 22000 Version 7 certification.

5. Food Safety Internal Auditor

This course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on food safety management system audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidance and applicable food safety standards.

Participants will explore audit planning, interviews, objective evidence, sampling, identification of nonconformities, corrective action follow-up, and verification of effectiveness.

Additional Components — Food Safety Excellence 360°

The Food Safety Excellence 360° Program includes all five core courses listed above, plus the following two components:

6. BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Implementer

This course develops participants' understanding of the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 and its practical implementation requirements.

It covers senior management commitment, food safety and quality management systems, food safety plans, site standards, product and process controls, personnel requirements, and verification activities.

Participants will learn to identify implementation gaps, establish improvement priorities, and prepare organizations for third-party certification audits.

7. Field Capstone Project

The Field Capstone Project provides participants with an opportunity to apply their learning in an operational food business or a defined food safety case.

Participants will assess selected food safety practices or management system elements, gather objective evidence, identify strengths and gaps, and propose practical improvement actions.

The project consolidates participants' competencies in food safety assessment, technical analysis, documentation, implementation planning, and professional communication.

The project's scope, deliverables, field arrangements, and assessment criteria will be communicated before its commencement.

Teaching Methods

• Instructor-led lectures and guided discussions
• Practical examples and food industry case studies
• Exercises applying HACCP and food safety management system requirements
• Implementation and internal audit scenarios
• Field Capstone Project for Food Safety Excellence 360° participants

Course Materials and Certification

Participants will receive comprehensive course learning materials, practical tools, templates, and relevant reference resources to support the application of food safety concepts within their organizations.

Certificates will be issued for successfully completed individual courses in accordance with the applicable assessment and certification requirements.

Upon successful completion of the selected program, participants will receive an internationally accredited Certificate of Completion for either the Food Safety Excellence (FSE) Program or the Food Safety Excellence 360° (FSE 360°) Program, as applicable.

Evaluation Methods

• Attendance and active participation in applicable live training sessions
• Course assessments and practical learning exercises
• Post-test results
• Capstone deliverables and assessment for Food Safety Excellence 360° participants

Registration Fees

Food Safety Excellence Program: USD 650

Food Safety Excellence 360° Program: USD 960