Course Aim

Learn how to audit the processes of an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS).

Course Description

An effective EMS audit provides a solid framework for meeting customer challenges and realizing benefits such as environmental protection, resource conservation and improved energy efficiency. Optimize your auditing skills in line with the internationally recognized ISO 14001:2015 and boost your internal audit capabilities with the latest developments of the new 19011:2018 standard.

This course develops the necessary skills to assess and report on the conformance and implementation of processes based on ISO 14001:2015. You'll learn how to initiate an audit, prepare and conduct audit activities, compile and distribute audit reports and complete follow-up activities.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Prepare, conduct and follow-up on ISO 14001:2015 audit activities
• Identify and apply the benefits and requirements of an ISO 14001:2015 audit
• Gain the skills to assess an organization's capability to manage its EMS
• Apply ISO 19011: 2018 concepts, new terminology and guidelines
• Understand the types of risks and opportunities associated with auditing
• Write factual audit reports and suggest corrective actions
• Conduct all phases of an internal audit adopting a risk-based approach

What will I learn?

You will learn about:

• Guidelines of management system auditing according to ISO 19011:2011
• Application of auditing guidelines to ISO 14001:2015
• Initiating, preparing and conducting audit activities
• Preparing and distributing the audit report
• Completing audit and follow-up

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the auditing, maintaining or supervising of an ISO 14001:2015 EMS.

Course Materials

Soft Copy: You will receive an email prior to the course with instructions on how to access the online Student Handbook, which can be viewed, downloaded or printed.

NOTE: Copies of the standards are not included in the class fee.

BSI will make reasonable efforts to have loaner copies available for use during the class, but students are encouraged to have their own copy. Soft copies of the digital loaner standard cannot be printed or downloaded.

Course Logistics

If your class is Live Online:

• Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.
• Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.
• ALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

If your class is In-person :

• You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class.
• Please bring a picture ID such as a driver's license, passport, or work badge to class for verification purposes.

*Session lengths could vary depending on amount of class discussion.

Full Day Classes - (Live Online and In-person) There are 3 eight hour sessions*, one per day. There are online exams at the end of each competency unit, which are in sessions 2 and 3. Exams range from is 120 -145 minutes. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed "Competent" for each. Certificates of Attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency exam(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).

Half Day Classes - (Live Online) There are 6 four hour sessions*, one per day. There are online exams at the end of each competency unit, which are in sessions 4 and 6. Exams range from is 120 - 145 minutes. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed "Competent" for each. Certificates of Attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency exam(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).