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Food hygiene certificates —
complete anywhere, any time

Self-paced. Any device. Pass your assessment, receive your digital certificate, and add it directly to your iKooK chef profile.

LEVEL 1 · AWARENESS
Food Safety Awareness

Entry-level awareness for anyone working in or around food. Covers basic hygiene principles, contamination risks and correct food storage. Ideal for new kitchen staff.

2–3 hoursSelf-pacedOnline assessment₦25,000

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LEVEL 2 · INDUSTRY STANDARD
MOST POPULAR
Food Hygiene & Safety for Catering

The industry-standard certificate required for catering, food service and private chef work in Nigeria, the UK and South Africa. Nationally accepted. Valid 3 years.

6–8 hoursSelf-paced3 attempts₦25,000

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LEVEL 3 · ADVANCED
Food Hygiene in Catering

Advanced food hygiene for supervisors, managers and business owners. Covers HACCP, team management of hygiene standards and legal responsibilities.

10–14 hoursSelf-pacedSupervisors & Managers₦25,000

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SPECIALIST · MANDATORY
Food Allergen Awareness Training

Essential for every food professional. The 14 major allergens, cross-contamination prevention, labelling requirements and how to handle client allergen enquiries safely.

3–4 hoursSelf-pacedAll food handlers₦25,000

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SPECIALIST · KITCHEN STAFF
Health & Safety for Food Handlers

Comprehensive health and safety training covering hazard identification, kitchen equipment safety, manual handling, fire safety and legal responsibilities for all kitchen staff.

5–6 hoursSelf-pacedAll kitchen staff₦25,000

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SPECIALIST · COMPLIANCE
Cleaning in Food Premises

Covers cleaning and disinfection principles, chemical safety, cleaning schedules and equipment cleaning standards for commercial and residential food environments.

2–3 hoursSelf-pacedAll food handlers₦25,000

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Training

Essential nutrition knowledge for food professionals — macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, food labelling, how cooking affects nutrition, and planning balanced meals for clients.

4–5 hoursSelf-pacedChefs & food professionals₦25,000

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MANAGEMENT · SUPERVISORS
Root Cause Analysis for Food Businesses

Learn to identify, investigate and permanently resolve food safety incidents and operational failures using structured root cause analysis techniques including the 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams.

2–3 hoursSelf-pacedManagers & supervisors₦25,000

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— HOW ONLINE LEARNING WORKS
01
Enrol & Pay

Pay via Paystack. Instant access to all materials on any device.

02
Study at Your Pace

Video lessons, reading modules and knowledge checks. Any time.

03
Take Assessment

Multiple choice. Pass at 70%. Three attempts. Results within 24 hours.

04
Receive Certificate

Digital certificate issued immediately. Add to your iKooK chef profile.

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The most important certificate
any food professional can hold.

Level 2 Food Hygiene. Done in a day. Valid for three years. Required for every professional kitchen in Nigeria and the UK.

Disclaimer: iKooK Culinary Academy independently designs and delivers its programmes to equip learners with practical culinary knowledge, professional kitchen skills, and industry-relevant experience. Programme content, learning outcomes, and assessments are developed by iKooK Culinary Academy to support student growth and career readiness within the culinary and hospitality industry.

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