Certified FSMS Implementation Manager (Global Standards Edition)

Course Description

Online 1-on-1 Training • Flexible Schedule • International Food Safety Compliance

The Certified FSMS Implementation Manager program is a clear, practical online course for professionals who build, manage, or audit Food Safety Management Systems. The entire program is taught one-on-one with your instructor, with a schedule you choose. You learn at your own pace, without losing work hours or interrupting daily operations.

This training teaches you how to design and maintain a complete FSMS that meets the requirements of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, and SQF. Everything is explained in simple, step-by-step language so you can apply it immediately in any food business.

Regulations & Standards Covered

European Union

• EU Regulation 852/2004 on food hygiene
• EU Regulation 178/2002 (General Food Law)
• EU Regulation 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria
• EU hygiene PRP and verification requirements

United Kingdom

• UK Food Hygiene and Safety Rules (post-Brexit)
• FSA documentation and regulatory expectations

United States

• FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
• 21 CFR 117 – Preventive Controls & cGMPs
• Environmental monitoring expectations under FDA rules

Canada

• SFCR – Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
• National hazard and microbiological safety guidance

Australia & New Zealand

• FSANZ Food Standards Code
• PRP, allergen, and verification requirements

International / ISO

• ISO 22000:2018 (full high-level structure)
• PDCA for organizational planning
• PDCA for operational control
• ISO/TS 22002-1 – PRP requirements

FSSC 22000 (Version 6)

• Food fraud / VACCP
• Food defense / TACCP
• Allergen management
• Environmental monitoring
• Management of change
• Product labeling controls
• Outsourced process control

GFSI Certification Schemes

• BRCGS Food Safety Standard
• IFS Food Standard
• SQF Code (Modules 2 & 11)
• Requirements for management commitment, culture, verification, and internal auditing

Your certificate is internationally recognized in the EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, and major export markets.

Every regulation listed above is taken directly from the course syllabus.

What You Will Learn

You will learn how to build, implement, and maintain a complete Food Safety Management System based on global standards. You will understand documentation control, PRPs, CCP/OPRP decisions, internal auditing, management review, hazard analysis, corrective actions, environmental monitoring, supplier approval, food fraud mitigation, and food defense planning.

You will also learn how to prepare for certification audits, how to meet ISO and GFSI expectations, and how to manage performance indicators, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement. Every topic is explained in simple language, even the advanced concepts.

Throughout the program, you develop your own FSMS project and receive 1-on-1 guidance to improve and correct your system.

Career Outcomes

This program prepares managers, business owners, and team leaders to build strong Food Safety Management Systems in their own facilities. Whether you run a small site or a full production plant, you will learn how to put real systems in place that meet strict global standards.

After finishing the program, you will be able to run a safe, compliant food operation and guide your team with confidence – even if you are not a full-time QA expert.

You can step into roles such as:

FSMS Manager / Coordinator
Build and run your site’s entire food safety system, from PRPs to HACCP to documentation.

Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Understand what your facility needs to meet global standards and pass audits.

Business Owner / Site Owner
Set up a full FSMS that protects your business, meets regulations, and builds customer trust.

Compliance & Certification Lead
Prepare your own site for ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, or SQF certification.

Internal Auditor
Find problems early and fix them before an external auditor arrives.

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Manager
Check suppliers, reduce risks, and ensure your partners meet the same standards you do.

Key Benefits

You can build a full FSMS for your own site.
You’ll learn how to set up and manage a complete Food Safety Management System from scratch.

You understand global standards clearly.
You’ll know what ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, and SQF require – and how to apply those rules in your own facility.

You can pass audits with confidence.
You’ll be able to lead internal audits and prepare your site for certification audits without stress or confusion.

You reduce risk and protect your business.
You’ll know how to prevent non-compliances, avoid costly mistakes, and keep operations safe and consistent.

You can lead your team through real improvements.
This program helps you train staff, organize daily controls, and build a culture of food safety in your own workspace.

Your certificate builds trust.
Auditors, clients, and partners respect this training – helping your company look more professional and reliable.

Training Format

The program includes 6–8 live online sessions, assignments, a complete FSMS implementation project, and a 1-on-1 final review. You choose the session times, and we adapt fully to your work schedule. Every lesson is practical, clear, and based on real industry needs.

Certification

After your final project and assessment, you receive the Certified FSMS Implementation Manager – Global Standards Edition certificate. This credential demonstrates professional competence in building, maintaining, and auditing an FSMS under any global food safety requirement.

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