HACCP Certification Training Online

Overview

What You’ll Learn From HACCP Training

Understand the foundations of food safety, food hygiene, and HACCP principles

Understand key German and EU food-safety legislation and regulatory responsibilities

Apply prerequisite programmes, Good Hygiene Practice, and Good Manufacturing Practice

Manage temperature controls, cold-chain requirements, and monitoring procedures

Identify biological, chemical, physical, and allergen-related food hazards

Conduct structured hazard analysis and food-safety risk assessments

Determine Critical Control Points and establish appropriate critical limits

Develop monitoring systems, corrective actions, and non-conformity procedures

Apply HACCP validation, verification, review, and continual-improvement processes

Manage allergens, traceability, withdrawals, recalls, and food-safety incidents

Strengthen food safety culture and prepare for inspections and food-safety audits

Overview

The HACCP Training course is an online, CPD-accredited programme developed for learners who want to build comprehensive knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point systems within the German and European food sector. The course explores food hygiene, German and EU food-safety legislation, prerequisite programmes, temperature control, hazard identification, risk assessment, Critical Control Points, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, allergen management, traceability, food safety culture, inspections, and recognised food-safety management systems.

Effective HACCP requires more than identifying hazards. Food businesses must establish strong hygiene controls, understand their legal responsibilities, analyse risks systematically, determine appropriate control measures, maintain accurate records, respond effectively to deviations, and continually review their food-safety systems. This course provides structured knowledge covering the complete HACCP process while examining important German and EU requirements including Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, the LFGB, LMHV, IfSG, allergen requirements, microbiological criteria, traceability, and official food controls.

Throughout the course, learners complete 195 lessons across 14 core modules and an Advanced Supplement, progressing from fundamental food-safety principles through practical HACCP implementation and advanced food-safety certification concepts. The course is suitable for food handlers, supervisors, managers, HACCP team members, quality professionals, catering personnel, food manufacturers, and anyone seeking structured professional development in HACCP and food-safety management.

Key highlights:

CPD-accredited HACCP Training focused on German and EU food-safety requirements
195 structured lessons covering the complete HACCP process and supporting food-safety controls
Flexible, 100% online study to fit around professional and operational commitments
Covers the seven HACCP principles and the complete 12-step HACCP application process
Explores German and EU legislation, including LFGB, LMHV, IfSG, and key EU Regulations
Includes allergen management, traceability, recalls, inspections, and food safety culture
Introduces ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, OPRPs, certification bodies, and the German accreditation framework

Accreditation & Recognition

This HACCP Training course is CPD-accredited and provides structured evidence of continuing professional development in HACCP and food-safety management. The programme has been developed around internationally recognised HACCP principles together with relevant German and European food-safety requirements. Successful completion demonstrates that you have undertaken structured learning covering food hazards, HACCP planning, control measures, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, allergens, traceability, and food safety culture. HACCP training supports professional development but does not replace any workplace-specific instruction, statutory hygiene training, or IfSG instruction that may be legally required for a particular role in Germany.

100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
Includes an online multiple-choice assessment covering HACCP and food-safety knowledge
Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
Provides professional-development evidence of structured HACCP and food-safety learning

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this HACCP Training course is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, providing further opportunities to strengthen their understanding of HACCP principles, German and EU food-safety requirements, hazard analysis, Critical Control Points, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, allergen management, and traceability. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate as evidence of your learning achievement and continuing professional development. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to showcase your achievement. The certificate records successful completion of the training and should not be presented as a substitute for statutory IfSG instruction, workplace-specific hygiene instruction, or another legally required authorisation.

Who Is This Course For?

Food handlers seeking a stronger understanding of HACCP and food-hygiene responsibilities
Supervisors and team leaders responsible for maintaining food-safety controls
Restaurant, catering, hospitality, and commercial-kitchen professionals
Food manufacturing, processing, storage, transport, and distribution personnel
Quality assurance, food-safety, compliance, and HACCP team members
Professionals seeking structured knowledge of German and EU food-safety requirements

Career Opportunities & Progression

Food Safety Assistant or Food Safety Coordinator
HACCP Team Member or HACCP Coordinator
Quality Assurance Assistant or Quality Assurance Coordinator
Food Production or Catering Supervisor
Food Hygiene or Compliance Support Professional
Progression towards advanced HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or food-safety management training

Key Skills You’ll Gain

Strong understanding of HACCP principles and preventive food-safety management
Awareness of key German and European food-safety legislation
Ability to identify biological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazards
Practical understanding of hazard analysis and food-safety risk assessment
Knowledge of Critical Control Points, critical limits, and monitoring systems
Understanding of corrective actions, validation, verification, and HACCP review
Knowledge of allergen controls, traceability, withdrawals, recalls, and incident management
Awareness of food safety culture, inspection readiness, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 concepts

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build practical knowledge, confidence, and workplace awareness. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle and professional commitments, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. This HACCP Training programme combines internationally recognised HACCP methodology with relevant German and European food-safety requirements to provide structured and professionally focused learning.

Expert-developed learning covering practical HACCP and food-safety principles
100% online learning with comprehensive learner support
Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden course fees
Trusted by thousands of learners and professionals developing workplace skills

Enrol today to develop practical HACCP and food-safety knowledge through comprehensive training covering German and EU requirements, hazard analysis, Critical Control Points, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, allergens, traceability, food safety culture, and advanced food-safety management concepts.