Online food hygiene courses
Get certified online at your own pace, with a certificate accepted by local authorities the moment you pass. Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering, through short video lessons, and most people finish in one or two sittings.
Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
Matches the CIEH and RSPH syllabus
Designed by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer
Instant digital certificate
Two levels, one simple way to learn
For anyone who handles food
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering Online Course
- About 3 hours of short video lessons
- Online assessment, unlimited retakes
- Certificate the moment you pass
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For supervisors and managers
Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering Online Course
- About 6 to 7 hours of video lessons
- Covers HACCP and supervising staff
- Certificate the moment you pass
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Level 2 or Level 3
For anyone who handles food
Best for anyone who handles food at work, and the course most people need. It covers hygiene, contamination, temperature control, allergens and cleaning.
- Stand staff serving or sampling food
- Catering, cafe and kitchen staff
- About 3 hours, in 10 lessons
For supervisors and managers
Best for supervisors, managers and anyone responsible for food safety in a kitchen, an outlet or on a stand. It goes further into HACCP, food safety management and supervising staff.
- Supervisors, head chefs and managers
- Whoever writes or runs the food safety plan
- About 6 to 7 hours, in 14 lessons
How we compared the levels. We matched each course to the job it is written for, using the two training duties in food hygiene law. Food handlers need training in line with their work, and whoever runs your HACCP-based procedures needs adequate training in HACCP principles (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004).
From purchase to certificate
Buy online
Choose a course and how many people it is for. Your account is set up at checkout.
Learn at your pace
Short video lessons on any phone, tablet or computer. There is no time limit.
Take the assessment
An online assessment with an 80% pass mark. Retakes are unlimited and free.
Get your certificate
Download your digital certificate as soon as you pass.
Written and presented by an Environmental Health Officer
Both courses were designed and are delivered by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer, through short videos that explain what to do and why. They are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and follow the same syllabus as CIEH and RSPH food hygiene qualifications.
- Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
- Matches the CIEH and RSPH syllabus
- Designed and delivered by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer
- Reviewed by Environmental Health Officers
- Accepted by local authorities
- Online assessment with an 80% pass mark and unlimited retakes
- Instant digital certificate when you pass
Training a whole team?
Get your whole team trained and ready before the next shift or show. Buy seats in one order with bulk prices applied automatically, invite each person by email from your account and see who has finished.
- Prices drop at 5, 10 and 25 seats
- Invite your team from My account
- Track progress and certificates in one place
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering Online Course
| People | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | £30.00 ex VAT |
| 5 to 9 | £27.00 ex VAT |
| 10 to 24 | £25.00 ex VAT |
| 25+ | £23.00 ex VAT |
Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering Online Course
| People | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | £99.00 ex VAT |
| 5 to 9 | £89.00 ex VAT |
| 10 to 24 | £84.00 ex VAT |
| 25+ | £79.00 ex VAT |
Course questions
Need help choosing, or buying for a team? Call sales on 020 4572 4502 or email [email protected].
Is the certificate accepted by environmental health officers?
The courses are accepted by local authorities and have been reviewed by Environmental Health Officers. Your certificate shows your name, the course and the date you passed.
Do I need a food hygiene certificate by law?
The law says anyone who handles food at work must be supervised and instructed or trained in food hygiene in line with the work they do. A Level 2 certificate is the usual way to show you have been trained.
How long does the certificate last?
Food hygiene certificates do not have a legal expiry date. We recommend refreshing every three years, and your certificate shows a recommended renewal date.
Is there a time limit to finish?
No. You can stop and start whenever you like, and your progress is saved.
What happens if I do not pass first time?
You can retake the assessment as many times as you need at no extra cost. The pass mark is 80%.
Can I buy the course for my staff?
Yes. Choose how many people at checkout, then invite each of them by email from your account. Bulk prices apply from 5 seats.
Useful reading
How long do Level 2 certificates last?
Renewal, expiry and what inspectors look for
Who needs a Level 3 course?
When you need the higher level as a supervisor or manager
Level 2 Food Hygiene online
Where to take Level 2 online and what to check first
Catering qualifications in the UK
Which food safety qualifications your catering staff need
Choosing a Level 2 course
What to compare before you book Level 2 Food Hygiene
Bespoke food safety training
When training built around your team makes sense
Training a team?
Get your staff certified before the next shift or show. Buy seats in one order and invite them from your account. Questions first? Give us a call.