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Training courses for HPC, logistics, wholesale and service providers: Understanding standards and implementing requirements safely
Practical live online and in-house training courses for manufacturers of household and personal care products, logistics and trading companies, and service providers in the food and packaging industries. Learn how to correctly classify standards and customer requirements, assess risks, and design your processes to be auditable.
7.000+ Participants
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ISO 9001 certified
Online & In-house
Online or in-house
Training for companies along the supply and service chain
Whether IFS HPC, IFS Logistics, IFS Wholesale, IFS Broker or customer-specific requirements: Our training courses translate complex specifications into understandable terms for your business practice.
✓ Practical standard knowledge
✓ Audit preparation and documentation
✓ Industry-specific examples
✓ Personalized certificate of participation
Household & Personal Care
Training courses on IFS HPC Version 3, product safety, risk assessment, product safety culture, validation and audit preparation.
Logistics and transport
Training courses for storage, transport, handling and logistics services – including IFS Logistics, hygiene, product protection and internal audits.
Wholesale, trading and brokerage
Securely implement requirements from IFS Wholesale, IFS Broker, supplier management, traceability, crisis management and auditing.
Service providers in the food industry
Understanding customer requirements and standards, creating auditable evidence and reliably answering supplier questionnaires – even without your own certification standard.
Further training topics
Training for other industries – implementing standards, audits and QM safely.
Whether Household & Personal Care, Logistics, Wholesale, Broker or services for the food industry: Our training courses help you to understand standards and customer requirements, assess risks and build auditable processes and evidence.
Standards & Certification
- IFS HPC Version 3 Implement requirements for product safety, quality management, risk assessment and audit preparation in a practical manner. →
- IFS Logistics Understand and apply requirements for transport, storage, handling and other logistics services. →
- IFS Wholesale Safely classify requirements for wholesale, cash & carry and selected processing or packaging activities. →
- IFS Broker Effectively organize product safety, supplier management, specifications and traceability in trade. →
- Requirements for service providers Understanding customer standards, building auditable evidence, and processing supplier questionnaires in a structured manner. →
Audits & Customer Requirements
- Internal audits according to ISO 19011 Plan internal audits in a risk-oriented manner, conduct them professionally, document them, and follow up effectively. →
- Supplier audits Evaluate suppliers according to verifiable criteria and prepare, conduct and follow up on audits securely. →
- Audit preparation Prepare teams specifically for customer and certification audits and translate requirements into practical applications in an understandable way. →
- Customer questionnaires and evidence Process customer requirements in a structured manner and compile suitable documents and evidence in an audit-proof manner. →
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions Systematically investigate deviations, identify the actual causes, and develop effective measures. →
Product Safety & Risk Management
- food defence Assess threats and protect products, operational areas and logistical processes from deliberate manipulation. →
- Food and product safety culture Effectively develop security awareness, communication and responsible behavior within the company. →
- Validation and Verification Methodically evaluate measures, processes, cleaning and facilities and provide verifiable proof of their effectiveness. →
- crisis management Prepare responsibilities, reporting channels and procedures for incidents, withdrawals, recalls and other crises. →
- Pre-crisis management Identify potential crises early, build robust structures and strengthen the company's responsiveness. →
Quality Management & Improvement
- QM documentation Create, maintain, and keep documents available for audits in a way that is understandable, compliant with standards, and efficient. →
- AI in Quality Management Use generative AI safely and efficiently for typical tasks in quality management and quality assurance. →
- root cause analysis Investigate problems systematically and develop sustainable measures instead of short-term symptom control. →
- Continuous improvement Transpose findings from audits, key performance indicators and deviations into verifiable improvement processes. →
- Risk-oriented supplier evaluation Evaluate suppliers based on risk, performance and customer requirements, and define appropriate monitoring measures. →
Our formats
Four learning formats — flexibly tailored to your needs.
Whether compact live sessions, in-house training, self-study, or a flat rate – you choose the format that fits your daily routine. We deliver depth, practical application, and audit compliance.
Live online training
Interactive with a maximum of 12 participants, direct exchange & practical examples. Popular
In-house training
On-site, hybrid or online — completely tailored to your processes.
E-learning
E-learning for mandatory and basic training courses, available at any time, with tests and proof of participation.
Flat rate
Full access to all training courses — ideal for teams with ongoing needs.
Voices from the industry
our customers
trust in practical training LMS.
The training was very easy to understand and helped me gain a clearer understanding of IFS Broker. Ben and Jenny provided many helpful tips. Thank you for the information about the IFS Broker Guideline; it's very helpful for our company.
A very well-organized and practical IFS HPC training course with a clear structure, helpful materials, and friendly support. The professional preparation and the exchange of ideas during the training were particularly positive. I am very likely to participate again or recommend the course.
The training has given us significantly more confidence for future supplier audits. The practical tips and tools, which we can directly apply in our daily work, were particularly helpful.
The training was very well organized and practically oriented. The clear structure, helpful materials, and the trainer's friendly and dedicated manner were particularly noteworthy. Overall, it was a very successful training course from which one can take away a great deal for everyday work.
Trainers
Trainers with practical experience, not just theoretical knowledge.
Jennifer Ziegler
owner Food expert
It combines sound food safety knowledge with practical learning methods — so that requirements become genuine operational confidence.
„"Good training makes complex requirements understandable — and applicable in everyday life."“
Ben Buhlman
IFS Broker expert • Declaration of Conformity
Brings many years of practical experience in IFS Broker, supply chains and declarations of conformity — with a clear focus on audit-proof implementation.
„"Conformity is not achieved through a folder, but through an understanding of the product, process, and responsibility."“
Maike Gruenebaum
Consultant · Expert in Internal Audits
Provides practical, structured training on internal audits according to ISO 19011, with a clear focus on effective audit discussions and reliable findings.
„"Good audits create clarity — and help companies to truly improve."“
Dirk Reimerdes
Consultant · Expert IFS HPC & IFS Logistics
Supports companies with IFS HPC and IFS Logistics certifications through practical advice, system understanding, and audit-proof implementation.
„"Standards become effective when they fit the processes within the company."“
20+ trainers from practice & audit
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about our training courses for dietary supplement manufacturers
You can reach us by email at info@praxistrainings-lms.de, about the contact form or by phone at: 05152-7800574.
Yes, we regularly create customized training materials for in-house training.
Training for HPC (Household & Personal Care) mediate manufacturers of
household and personal care products practical knowledge of quality assurance,
Product safety and relevant requirements. A frequent focus is the
IFS HPC Standard, which was specifically developed for the HPC industry.
IFS HPC training courses are aimed at employees and managers:
- Quality Management (QM)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- production
- Regulatory Affairs
- Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Management and Operations
One IFS HPC training is not directly required by law, but is implemented within the framework of
IFS HPC Certification This is practically expected. The audit will check whether relevant persons are involved.
are adequately trained and the IFS HPC Standard can apply.
Yes. IFS HPC training courses are clear audit-relevant. Missing or insufficient
Training certificates are among the most frequent audit deviations – especially since the
IFS HPC Version 3.
Typical contents of a IFS HPC training are:
- requirements of the IFS HPC Standards
- Implementation of IFS HPC Version 3 (also: IFS HPC v3)
- Risk assessments and product safety approaches for HPC products
- Quality management and quality assurance structures (roles, responsibilities, evidence)
- Audit preparation, deviation management and effective corrective actions
- Supplier evaluation and specification management
the IFS HPC Version 3 places higher demands on risk management, documentation,
Training systems and process reliability. Modern training courses focus on the
IFS HPC Version 3 and specifically prepare for current audit expectations
(also searched as IFS HPC Version 3 German).
Our open training courses are primarily conducted as interactive live online sessions. For companies, we also offer these topics as in-house training – online or, by arrangement, on-site. Content, case studies, and exercises can be tailored to your products, manufacturing processes, and operational requirements.
Online via appointment, by request (in-house) or via our training flat rate.
A mobile phone, tablet or laptop is sufficient to participate in e-learning courses.
For online training, we recommend participating via laptop or PC. A camera and microphone are required. A stable internet connection is important. Also a quiet environment.
You can carry out e-learning at any time, directly after booking.
Online training courses take place on fixed dates. Visit the course page for more information.
Yes. For in-house training, we tailor the content and focus to your specific needs. This can include, for example, your recipes, product forms, raw materials, manufacturing processes, labeling, advertising claims, or typical quality management issues. This results in training that is directly relevant to your day-to-day operations.
With practical training LMS the focus is on practicality and interaction. Our training courses are therefore carried out exclusively by experts in your field. Our group sizes are limited to allow for exchange and questions. Modern moderation options help us with this.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a personalized certificate of participation as proof of your training. If a final test is part of the course, successful participation will be certified upon passing the test. Information on the specific scope of services can be found on the relevant course page.
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