Effective Internal Audit for a Food Safety Management System (Face-to-Face Training)

Enhance your organization’s auditing capabilities through our Face-to-Face Effective Internal Audit Training, designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in conducting efficient and value-adding internal audits.

This interactive 2-day seminar covers key areas including the principles of auditing, planning the internal audit process, implementing audit activities, evaluating audit results, and improving the overall internal audit process. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to conduct systematic and objective audits that support compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen management systems.

Through engaging discussions, practical exercises, and real-life audit scenarios, you’ll develop the confidence and competence needed to effectively perform internal audits within your organization. Connect with industry professionals and learn strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance audit performance and organizational effectiveness.

Led by Ms. Emelita Alegre, an experienced trainer and consultant for Quality and Management Systems, this comprehensive training combines strong theoretical foundations with practical applications to ensure participants gain actionable auditing skills they can readily implement in their workplace.

Participants will attend in person at the IFSA Training Hall in San Juan City on June 29–30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

• Early bird rates are now open!

• Group promos are available.

• Inclusive of meals throughout the day!

• Soft copy of learning materials will be provided to all attendees.

Areas covered in session:

• Introduction to Principles of Auditing

• Planning the Internal Audit Process

• Implementing the Internal Audit Process

• Evaluating the Internal Audit Process

• Improving the Internal Audit Process

What you'll learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of effective internal auditing

• Plan and prepare internal audits using audit scope, criteria, and checklists

• Conduct internal audits systematically and objectively

• Identify nonconformities, risks, and opportunities for improvement

• Prepare clear audit findings, reports, and corrective action recommendations

• Evaluate audit effectiveness and support continuous improvement activities

• Communicate audit results effectively with auditees and management teams

Skills you'll gain

• Strong understanding of internal audit principles and auditing techniques

• Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate internal audits effectively

• Competence in identifying nonconformities and improvement opportunities

• Skills in audit reporting, documentation, and corrective action follow-up

• Improved analytical thinking and attention to detail during audit activities

• Enhanced communication and interviewing skills for audit situations

• Greater confidence in supporting compliance and management system effectiveness

Target Participants

This training is ideal for professionals involved in quality, compliance, operations, and management systems, including but not limited to:

• QA/QC Officers, Supervisors, and Managers

• Internal Auditors and Audit Team Members

• Management System Coordinators

• Compliance and Regulatory Officers

• Operations, Production, and Department Supervisors

• Professionals involved in ISO management systems implementation and maintenance

• Individuals preparing for Internal Auditor responsibilities

• Anyone responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving organizational processes and compliance systems

Certificate Of Completion

• Participants who successfully complete the full-day training will receive an official Certificate of Completion from the Institute for Food Safety Advancement.

About the Speaker

Ms. Emelita Alegre is a seasoned food safety trainer and dconsultant for quality and food safety management systems. She has conducted training on Quality Management System, HACCP, GMP, Statistical Techniques, Sensory Evaluation, and Root Cause Analysis. Currently, she performs third-party certification audits to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2005/2008, and HACCP, as well as management system audits for various sectors such as food and feed manufacturing, and government, among others.