What is ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training?

It is a four-day course that builds the competence to plan, conduct, and close EMS audits against ISO 14001:2015 using ISO 19011 guidance and the ISO 17021-1 certification process.

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training is designed for professionals who need to audit an Environmental Management System (EMS) against ISO 14001:2015. The course focuses on applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques to perform internal and external audits.You learn to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the ISO 17021-1 certification process, including audit initiation, stage 1 audit activities, preparation for the stage 2 on-site audit, and on-site execution.Through practical exercises, you develop capability to create audit test plans, communicate during audits, and draft audit findings and nonconformity reports. The program also covers closing the audit, evaluating action plans, and managing an internal audit programme.Exam fees are included, certification is available, the stated success rate is 100%, and the exam is online with a stated duration of three hours.

Related Information

  • Four-day course aligned to ISO 14001:2015 EMS auditing.
  • References ISO 19011 and the ISO 17021-1 certification process.
  • Covers stage 1 and stage 2 audits, reporting, and audit programme management.
  • Exam fees included; exam online; stated duration 3 hours; success rate stated as 100%.

Expert Insight

High-quality EMS audits depend on strong scoping and evidence discipline: identify significant environmental aspects, align your sampling to risk, and keep findings tightly linked to requirements. The closing phase is where value is realized—evaluate action plans so corrective actions are specific, time-bound, and verifiable.

Develop the necessary expertise to perform an Environmental Management System (EMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

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Topics

ISO 14001Lead AuditorEMSISO 19011ISO 17021-1audit reporting

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