Introduction to Internal Auditing and Management Training

Duration 3 hours

CPD Approved
Introduction to Internal Auditing and Management Training
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  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£35 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

This Introduction to Internal Auditing and Management Training course will help those working in food manufacturing identify areas which should be internally audited and have the skills to implement effective internal auditing procedures. Insufficient internal auditing procedures and risk assessments are one of the most common causes of a non-conformance in an external audit. This course will teach you how to maintain, monitor and continuously improve current systems - as well as how to investigate the root cause of a non-conformance, the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative actions, and what is involved in traceability exercises.

This course will help a food business operator comply with internal audit requirements within industry standards, such as GFSI standards and SALSA. By the end of this course, you will feel secure in your knowledge of the purpose of internal auditing and why it is important, have an understanding of a risk-based approach to internal auditing, know the roles and responsibilities of an internal auditor and understand what is involved in setting up an internal audit system, checklist and plan. Once learnt, these skills can be applied to any procedure or process you may have.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines

Developed by food safety professionals and Reviewed by an independent lead auditor

Accredited by CPD

Ensures compliance with SALSA and GFSI industry standards

Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses

Bigger orders = bigger discounts

Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.

10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Have knowledge of the purpose of internal auditing and why it is important.
  • Understand a risk-based approach to internal auditing.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the internal auditor.
  • Understand what is involved in setting up an internal audit system, checklist and plan.
  • Understand how to complete a root cause analysis, type of non-conformances and how to evaluate corrective actions with objective evidence of the audit.
  • Understand the steps involved in a traceability and mock recall exercise.
  • Be able to identify the processes which need to be internally audited within a business.
  • Know more about the different types of audits.

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Module 1: Introduction to Internal Auditing

What is an internal audit?, who is involved in an internal audit?, the benefits of internal auditing, legislation, industry standards, 3 lines of defence, maintaining current systems, monitoring current systems, continuous improvement of current systems, a risk based approach, an auditor's toolkit.

Module 2: Planning an Internal Audit

Key things to internally audit, frequency of auditing, creating an audit schedule, creating an audit checklist against standards, preparing for an internal audit, conducting an effective internal audit, roles and responsibilities of the internal auditor.

Module 3: Evaluating Evidence and Root Cause Analysis

Evaluation of the objective evidence, investigating different types of non-conformances, root cause analysis, writing non-conformance reports, corrective actions and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions, communication.

Module 4: Traceability Exercises

The importance of traceability, scope of a traceability exercise, one step forward, one step back, good traceability practices, mock recall, supplier audits, defining a batch, bulk storage, key contact testing, crisis management.

Module 5: System Based Internal Audits - Summary of the Key Areas of Food Safety Management Systems: Part 1

Audit interviews, ATP hygiene monitoring tests, cleaning in Place (CIP), physical hazards - the 6 P's, foreign body detection and prevention, glass & hard plastics audit, hygiene and fabrication, thermal process validation, verification of Critical Control Points, TACCP & VACCP, food fraud, claims.

Module 6: System Based Internal Audits - Summary of the Key Areas of Food Safety Management Systems: Part 2

Regulatory compliance, quality control, packaging quality checks, prerequisites & GMP, training plans, legionella and water testing, waste review, cyber security, hand washing, food safety culture & whistleblowing, complaints database auditing, storage and distribution, health & safety and maintenance, HACCP document validation, validating flow charts, high-risk foods and groups of people.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 30 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass, don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This Introduction to Internal Auditing and Management course is suitable for anyone who works in the food manufacturing industry, preferably with prior HACCP knowledge. It can be taken by those with no internal audit experience, anyone wanting to refresh their internal audit knowledge and individuals who would like an awareness of internal auditing. This certified online training is ideal for people working in positions such as, but not limited to:

  • Quality Assurance technicians
  • Business owners, managers and supervisors
  • Maintenance engineers
  • Health & safety officers
  • Storage and distribution operatives
  • Regulatory compliance officers

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the training?

All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.

After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.


Can I buy training for my team?

Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.

When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.

Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.


If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?

Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:


If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount

If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount

If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount

If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount


What payment options are available?

You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.  If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk. 


Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?

Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.


Is there a time limit on completing the course?

No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.


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