Podcast with Mareike Schneider on auditor training at FLOCERT

17.02.2026

Behind the scenes of auditor training

In our new podcast, we sat down with Mareike Schneider, Competence Manager, to talk about how our auditors are trained and supported – from onboarding programmes to continuous learning and the processes that help maintain consistency and credibility in Fairtrade certification. Listen in!

Fairtrade
Fairtrade bezieht sich auf alle oder einen Teil der Tätigkeiten von Fairtrade International eV, FLOCERT, Fairtrade-Produzent*innennetzwerken, …
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Find out more about this episode's guest!

Mareike Schneider joined FLOCERT when the Competence Management team was first established and has been a key member ever since. With a background in Business Psychology and intercultural experience, she was a perfect fit for the role from the start. In her current position, she is responsible for setting up the Competency System, which includes planning and monitoring training and calibration sessions, managing the assessment system and overseeing competencies within the Operational Department. Beyond her professional work, Mareike loves exploring international cuisine, immersing herself in music and enjoying a good book.

About the author
FLOCERT Podcast interviewer Andreea Corendea
Andreea Corendea is the hostess of the FLOCERT podcast and our Sr. Marketing & Communications Officer.