What is the Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert?

The Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Occupational Health & Safety.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert (CFOO)

Executive Summary

Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert (CFOO) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CFOO holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert

Acronym

CFOO

Who Should Enrol?

Safety and Health Officers
HSE Managers and Supervisors
Site and Operations Safety Leads
Risk and Compliance Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to occupational safety

Global Employability

Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Food Safety Management Systems

✦Biological Food Hazards

✦Prerequisite Food Safety Programmes

✦Critical Limits and Monitoring

✦Food Safety Documentation

✦Food Traceability and Recall

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Food Safety Management Systems

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Occupational safety and health principles · The business and moral case for HSE

2

HACCP Principles and Methodology

Quality standards, audit and nonconformance · Evacuation procedures and drills · Fire wardens and roles

3

Food Safety Hazard Analysis

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Fire wardens and roles · Incident command basics

4

Biological Food Hazards

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Incident command basics · Coordination with fire services

5

Chemical Food Hazards

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Coordination with fire services · Post-incident review

6

Physical Food Hazards

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Post-incident review · Fire safety management systems

7

Prerequisite Food Safety Programmes

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Fire safety management systems · Training and awareness

8

Good Manufacturing Practices

Organisational development: diagnosis, design and culture change · Wellbeing, fatigue and psychosocial risk · Environmental aspects, impacts and compliance obligations

9

Critical Control Points

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication

10

Critical Limits and Monitoring

Monitoring systems: what to collect, how often, and who uses it · Professional documentation and presentation · Complaint data and learning

11

Corrective Action Systems

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Safety culture, leadership and behaviour · Contractor HSE management and site coordination

12

HACCP Verification and Validation

Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Training and capability building · Coaching for performance

13

Food Safety Documentation

Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Management accounts and dashboards

14

Food Hygiene and Sanitation

Occupational hygiene: exposure, measurement and limits · Forecasting and planning · Budget vs actual and variance

15

Allergen Management

Influencing and persuasion · Communicating vision and telling stories · Difficult conversations and feedback

16

Food Traceability and Recall

Contact centre and service operations management · Organisational change management · Change and adoption in projects

17

Food Safety Auditing

External audit: risk, evidence and the opinion · Metrics and reporting · Data migration and cleansing

18

Food Safety Incident Management

Security operations: monitoring, incident response and recovery · Commercial negotiation and value capture · Budget, ROI and feasibility analysis

19

HACCP Team Leadership

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Permit-to-work and high-risk activity control · Risk assessment that changes what happens

20

HACCP Implementation Capstone

Technology projects: why they fail and what changes the odds · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Customer onboarding and lifecycle

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

HACCP Principles and Methodology — applied to your own work
Food Safety Hazard Analysis — applied to your own work
Biological Food Hazards — applied to your own work
Chemical Food Hazards — applied to your own work
Physical Food Hazards — applied to your own work
Prerequisite Food Safety Programmes — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFOO certification?

The Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Food Safety and HACCP Expert, culminating in the capstone “HACCP Implementation Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CFOO?

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CFOO certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CFOO internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CFOO certification?

The Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CFOO certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CFOO?

The Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CFOO?

The Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CFOO while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CFOO?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CFOO strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HSE Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CFOO while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Site Safety Lead

Government

Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert

Certified Food Safety and HACCP Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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