ISO 14001 Environmental management System (EMS) Lead Auditor Practitioner (Classroom & Asynchronous)
About This Course
This course consists of two integrated components designed to build comprehensive auditing competence for ISO 14001:2015:
4-Hour Asynchronous eLearning Module
This self-paced module provides a foundational understanding of ISO 14001:2015, including key terms, definitions, and requirements of the Environmental Management System (EMS). Completion of this module is a prerequisite for attending the classroom training.
5-Day In-Person Classroom Training
Building on the eLearning foundation, this intensive training focuses on developing the practical knowledge and skills needed to conduct first, second, and third-party EMS audits. The course is aligned with ISO 14001:2015, ISO 19011 (Guidelines for auditing management systems), and ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
Through a structured, step-by-step approach, participants will be guided through the full audit lifecycle - from planning and conducting to reporting and follow-up.
Upon successful completion of both components and the associated assessments, participants will be awarded the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Practitioner qualification.
This course is ideal for professionals committed to sustainability and environmental excellence, offering the confidence and competence to lead EMS audits that drive real organizational value.
What You'll Learn
• Importance and benefits of an ISO 14001:2015 EMS
• Key requirements, terms and definitions of ISO 14001:2015
• Structure of ISO 14001:2015 which incorporates the Annex SL common framework for management system standards
• Main concepts such as process approach, Plan-Do-Check-Act, lifecycle perspective, aspects and impacts.
• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Gain the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate).
Entry Requirements
• Aged 21 and above;
• Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 1 year of working experience; and
• Have an English language proficiency equivalent or higher of any of the following - GCSE N/O Levels pass in English