Strong internal audits are the backbone of food safety compliance. This course equips you with the skills, techniques, and confidence to run an effective internal audit program that meets GFSI standards. Registrations $650.
Join the 2-half day online workshop on October 8th & 9th, 8 AM - 12 PM (half day on both days).
Register Here
Internal Audits are a requirement of all GFSI approved certification schemes (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.) and many 3rd party audit programs. They allow you to audit your facility for gaps and compliance, serving as an important tool in the on-going food safety toolbox for any food manufacturer, packager, and warehouse and distribution company.
This course provides the knowledge and skills required to conduct an internal audit program within your company. The course covers the fundamentals of auditing, useful industry-proven techniques, compliance criteria, fostering good communication within the facility, the importance of auditor ethics and gathering objective evidence, non-conformities, and reporting suggestions.
This course is for those new to internal auditing and those who could use a refresher course.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the history, purpose, and definitions of internal audits
- Recognize different auditor profiles
- Navigate the phases of an internal audit from start to finish
- Define audit process inputs including purpose and scope
- Prepare for audits using checklists and structured planning
- Use proven auditor techniques: interviewing, observations, perceptions
- Conduct audits with strong auditor techniques
- Analyze results, lead an exit meeting, and prepare effective reports
- Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Manage follow-up activities to ensure corrective actions stick
- Summarize and review key learnings for real-world application
Register today to stregthen your internal audit skills and earn an Impact Washington certificate.