FDQ Certified Auditing Training | Delivered by Active Food Industry Auditors
We specialise in food industry auditing training, developing professional auditors who ensure compliance with BRCGS, ISO, and other critical food safety standards. All our auditing courses are FDQ certified and delivered by active auditors with extensive food industry experience, ensuring practical, real-world training that meets current industry requirements.
Choose Your Auditing Course...
FDQ Lead Auditor Course
Advanced
An intensive 4-day course leading to the FDQ Lead Auditor Certificate.This course will equip you with the skills to audit a complete management system
£1,795 +VAT (+Accom.)
£1,495 +VAT (No Accom.)
FDQ Auditing Skills Course
Intermediate
A 2-day course Leading to the FDQ Auditing Skills Certificate, ideal if you need to carry out internal, supplier and third party audits for your organisation
£770 +VAT
FDQ Supplier Auditing Course
Intermediate
A 1-day course focusing on how to carry out audits on existing or potential new suppliers. Successful completion leads to the FDQ Supplier Auditing Certificate
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
FDQ Auditing Refresher Course
Refresher
A 1-day course endorsed by FDQ. This refresher training course aims to make you aware of the latest developments in food industry auditing. Ideal for internal, supplier and third party auditors.
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
Root Cause Analysis Course
Intermediate
A 1-day course that explains the process of Root Cause Analysis; how to identify the root cause issues and how to put in place preventative measures to meet BRCGS Standard requirements
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Update Course (VWA)
This 1-day course looks at the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 in relation to Issue 8
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Conversion for Sites (Official)
This is the official BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Conversion for Sites course
£440 +VAT (per person)
Auditing Courses Frequently asked Questions
You don’t need an auditing qualification to be audited, but auditing training will help you to understand what to expect at an audit and how to prepare for it.
Auditing Skills is a 2-day course and will give you all the basics of the how to conduct an internal audit at your company.
Lead Auditor is an intensive 4-day course which equips you with the tools and knowledge to audit a complete management system against any standard either internally or externally. It particularly focuses on ISO and BRCGS standards. The course includes a mock audit and a written examination.
As the name suggests, Supplier Auditing concentrates on how to audit existing or potential new suppliers.
🎯 Choose Your Auditing Training Path
Compare our FDQ-accredited auditing courses to find the perfect qualification for your career level and food safety auditing role
| Course Features | Auditing Skills | Supplier Auditing | Lead Auditor | Auditing Refresher |
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| Qualification Level | Skills Intermediate |
Specialist Intermediate |
Lead Advanced |
Refresher Update |
| Duration | 2 Days | 1 Day | 4 Days | 1 Day |
| Course Delivery | Classroom (Skipton)
Live Remote (Zoom)
In-House (Your premises) |
Classroom (Skipton)
Live Remote (Zoom)
In-House (Your premises) |
Classroom (Skipton)
Live Remote (Zoom)
In-House (Your premises) |
Classroom (Skipton)
Live Remote (Zoom)
In-House (Your premises) |
| Course Fee | £770 +VAT | £430 +VAT | £1,795 +VAT (with accom.) £1,495 +VAT (no accom.) |
£430 +VAT |
| Target Audience | New Auditors Anyone required to carry out internal, supplier or third-party audits |
Experienced Auditors Those responsible for auditing new and existing suppliers |
Audit Team Leaders Food manufacturing, packaging and catering professionals with auditing experience |
Experienced Auditors Internal, supplier and third-party auditors seeking skill refreshment |
| Prerequisites | No formal qualifications required | Good working knowledge of auditing procedures or FDQ Auditing Skills Course | FDQ Auditing Skills Course or equivalent auditing experience | Auditing Skills or Lead Auditor qualification 3+ years old |
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| Qualification | FDQ Auditing Skills Certificate |
FDQ Supplier Auditing Certificate |
FDQ Lead Auditor Certificate |
FDQ Auditing Refresher Certificate |
| Assessment | 20 multiple choice questions (30 minutes) | 20 multiple choice questions (30 minutes) | 2½ hour examination on final day | 20 multiple choice questions (30 minutes) |
| Career Progression | → Supplier Auditing → Lead Auditor |
→ Lead Auditor → Senior audit roles |
→ HACCP Director → Senior consultant roles |
→ Maintains current qualifications |
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Professional Development Pathway
FDQ Endorsed
All courses endorsed by FDQ awarding body with nationally recognized auditing qualifications for food industry professionals
Expert Auditors
Industry-experienced trainers with extensive Lead Auditor backgrounds and practical BRCGS/ISO auditing experience
Flexible Delivery
Choose between classroom training in Skipton or live online sessions to suit your schedule and location requirements
Industry Focused
Specialized training for food manufacturing, catering, and packaging sectors with real-world audit scenarios
