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CIEH-Style Food Hygiene Course Online — UK Private Training Certificate

The CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) is one of the awarding bodies that has historically offered Level 2 Food Hygiene qualifications in the UK. Our course is a private training certificate covering the same FSA-aligned content — but it is not a CIEH-awarded qualification and we are upfront about that.

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What employers typically want when they ask for a 'CIEH food hygiene course' is evidence that a food handler has been trained in the topics CIEH-awarded Level 2 covers: personal hygiene, microbiology, cross-contamination, temperature control, cleaning and allergen awareness. Our Level 2 Food Hygiene course covers exactly those topics, follows FSA guidance, and produces a dated private training certificate.

We are not a CIEH centre and our certificate is not a CIEH-awarded qualification. If your employer or contract specifically requires a CIEH-awarded certificate by name, you should source it from a CIEH-approved centre. If your employer accepts any training that covers the FSA-listed topics — which is what FSA guidance itself requires — our certificate is suitable evidence of completion.

Online delivery is accepted under FSA guidance regardless of provider, because the rule is content-and-documentation rather than format. The certificate carries the learner's name, the course title and the date of completion.

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Understand the 14 named allergens, prevent cross-contact, and communicate confidently with customers.

45–60 minutes
8 lessons
15 questions
70% pass mark
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£14.99
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Essential food hygiene principles for anyone working in a low-risk food environment.

30–60 minutes
8 lessons
10 questions
70% pass mark
Level 2
£19.99
incl. certificate

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Comprehensive food hygiene training for anyone preparing, handling, or serving food.

1.5–3 hours
13 lessons
25 questions
75% pass mark
Level 1
£14.99
incl. certificate

HACCP Level 1 Awareness Training

An introduction to HACCP principles, hazards, and the role of every team member.

30–45 minutes
8 lessons
10 questions
70% pass mark
Level 2
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HACCP Training Level 2

A practical exploration of the 7 HACCP principles for supervisors and team leaders.

1–2 hours
12 lessons
20 questions
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How it works

1

Pick a course

Choose the food safety course that matches your role.

2

Learn online

Short written lessons, downloadable handbook, no time limit.

3

Pass the test

Multiple-choice final assessment with unlimited retakes.

4

Download your certificate

PDF in your name, dated, verifiable online.

Common questions

No. Our certificate is a private training certificate, not a CIEH-awarded qualification. The content follows FSA guidance and covers the same topics CIEH Level 2 covers.

It depends on the employer. FSA guidance does not specify a provider — only that training is appropriate to the role and is documented. If your employer or contract requires a CIEH certificate by name, source it from a CIEH centre.

No. Our certificates are private training certificates and are not Ofqual-regulated qualifications.

Ready to get certificated?

Pick a course, finish the lessons, pass the test. Your PDF certificate is ready the same day.

  • Same-day download
  • Unlimited retakes
  • Verifiable online