The BSI Training Academy offers Qualification Pathways for those seeking to earn a qualification from an internationally recognized standards institute.

This pathway is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to achieve BSI’s Lead Auditor Practitioner qualification for the ISO 14001:2015 standard. It consists of two sequential courses: ISO 14001:2015 Requirements, which provides an in-depth understanding of the environmental management system standard's framework; ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor, which focuses on developing auditing skills to assess compliance effectively; Participants who complete both courses and successfully pass their respective qualification exams will earn a Practitioner qualification, symbolized by BSI’s “Mark of Trust” badge demonstrating their advanced competency in leading audits of the ISO 14001:2015 standard. This pathway is ideal for auditors committed to excelling in environmental management auditing, compliance, and leadership.

How will I benefit?

Earning this qualification will:

• Prove to your management, organization, and clientele that you have been recognized as a competent individual who knowledgeable in leading audits of environmental management systems
• Add value to your personal CV/resume and elevate your professional career as a leader of EMS audit teams
• Ensure your organization remains complaint to the international standard that helps organizations manage their environmental impact

What will I learn?

By the end of this qualification pathway, you will be able to:

• Identify key concepts, principles, and structure of the ISO 14001 standard
• Recognize the terms and definitions used within an environmental management system
• Describe the process leading audits of an environmental management system
• Understand how to prioritize and schedule key audit activities and coordinate the roles and responsibilities of an EMS audit team
• Understand how to lead a team of auditors through all stages of an EMS internal audit in accordance with ISO 19011

Who should attend?

This qualification pathway is suited for anyone who currently is or will be coordinating audit activities for their organization, specifically those auditing Environmental Management Systems.

Duration

5 days

How will I learn?

This qualification pathway is divided into two separate courses. The first course, ISO 14001:2015 Requirements, will cover the ins and outs of the environmental management standard, and provide an essential foundation for the rest of your auditor training. The second course, ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor, walks you through the auditing process from start to finish, leveraging a case study to help you apply your knowledge of the requirements and practice making decisions for an audit team.

What will I gain?

On completion of the courses and after passing both qualifications exams, you will earn BSI’s ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Practitioner qualification, including BSI’s Mark of Trust qualification badge, which you can share on your CV, emails, and social media sites such as LinkedIn.

Prerequisites

N/A

Further information

Delegates that complete the individual courses without passing the necessary qualifications exams will still earn receive certificates of attendance.