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Why should you attend?
The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Foundation training course presents the basic information on the concepts of food safety management and an overview of the ISO 22000 requirements. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an FSMS based on ISO 22000, including the top management commitment, food safety policy, work environment, operational controls, PRPs, traceability, hazard controls, performance evaluations, and continual improvement.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to participate in an implementation project of an FSMS based on ISO 22000.
Who should attend?
The ISO 22000 Foundation training course is intended for:
- Managers or consultants involved in food safety management
- Individuals wishing to get acquainted with the ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system
- Personnel responsible for maintaining conformity to the ISO 22000 requirements in an organization
- FSMS implementation team members
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career in food safety management
This training course enables you to:
- Get acquainted with the fundamental concepts and principles of ISO 22000
- Understand the requirements of ISO 22000 for a food safety management system (FSMS)
- Understand the basic approaches, methods, and practices that can be used for the implementation of FSMS
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Day 1: Introduction to food safety, FSMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 22000
Day 2: Clauses 4–10 of ISO 22000 and the certificate exam
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of food safety and food safety management systems
Domain 2: ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system – Clauses 4 to 10
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 22000 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | FSMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22000 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 22000 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- PECB will provide training material of over 200 pages of information and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.
To access your training, you’ll need a PECB account:
- If you don’t already have one, please register here: https://sso.mypecb.com/Account/Register
- After registering, send us the email address you used along with your full name (Name and Surname) to admissions@cybertech.academy
- Once we receive your details, we will push the training to your account within 12 hours.
Check Language Availability for PECB Trainings and Exams
Before enrolling, you can verify in which languages the PECB training materials and exams are available.
Use the official PECB resources below for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Official PECB Resources
- Exam Languages (List of PECB Exams):
https://help.pecb.com/index.php/list-of-pecb-exams/ - Training Material Languages (List of PECB Courses):
https://help.pecb.com/index.php/course-version/
How to Use
For Exams:
Visit the List of PECB Exams page and type the ISO standard code (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 42001) in the search box.
You can also add a language (e.g., French 9001) to check if the exam is available in that language.
For Trainings:
Visit the List of PECB Courses page to see which training materials are available in specific languages for each course and level (e.g., Foundation, Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor).
Example Searches:
ISO 9001 >> shows all languages available for ISO 9001
ISO 27001 Spanish >> shows Spanish availability for ISO 27001
Important Note:
Exam and training availability may differ.
If an exam is available in a specific language, it does not always mean the training materials are available in the same language.
Please refer to both links above for confirmation.