Course aim

To provide delegates with a clear and practical understanding of the requirements of ISO 14001:2026 and how an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) can be used as a strategic tool to manage environmental risks, meet compliance obligations, and integrate sustainability into everyday organizational decision-making.

Course description

Environmental management is now a business imperative. Organizations are under increasing pressure to manage their environmental impacts, comply with evolving regulatory requirements, and respond to the expectations of customers, regulators, investors, and wider society.

This course provides a structured overview of ISO 14001:2026 and the requirements of an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). Designed for those new to ISO 14001, it explains the purpose, structure, and key concepts of the standard, with a strong focus on practical application and organizational relevance.

The course highlights how ISO 14001 supports risk-based and lifecycle thinking, strengthens leadership accountability, and embeds environmental considerations into business planning and operational processes. The course addresses key emerging and long-term environmental issues, including climate change, management of change, and the alignment of environmental management with organizational strategy and business objectives.

By the end of the course, participants will understand both the requirements of the standard and the critical role environmental management plays in organizational resilience, long-term value creation, and addressing global environmental challenges.

BSI’s on-demand courses are market-leading and available 24/7. Developed by top subject matter experts, they contain the same high-quality content you will find in our tutor-led training, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and at any time.

How will I benefit?

This course will help to:

• Increase confidence and capability - Gain confidence in understanding ISO 14001 and how an effective environmental management system supports real-world implementation and improvement
• Improve environmental and regulatory performance - Enhance the management of environmental risks, compliance obligations, and priority issues such as climate change
• Strengthen integration with business operations - Embed environmental considerations into everyday processes, change management, and organizational decision-making
• Demonstrate commitment to sustainability - Support continual improvement and demonstrate credible environmental responsibility to customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.

What will I learn?

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• What an Environmental Management System (EMS) is
• Why an EMS is important to an organization and what the benefits of an EMS are
• The background of ISO 14001:2026
• The key concepts, principles and structure of ISO 14001:2026
• The terms and definitions used
• The main requirements of ISO 14001:2026

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the planning, implementing, maintaining, supervising or auditing of an ISO 14001:2026 EMS.

How will I learn?

This is an online, interactive on-demand course. 

Courses are available 24/7 and you can learn at any time and from any place that suits you – you just need an internet connection.

You can learn as fast or as slowly as you want to. You can also take breaks at any time in the course and pick up where you left off when you are ready to continue

During the access period, you can go back and repeat parts or all the course to refresh and reinforce what you have learned

The course content is both detailed and engaging, with explanations, activities, and knowledge checks to enhance your learning.

What will I gain?

On course completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.  Successful completion of the post-course assessment will also lead to an additional certificate achievement, providing recognition of your competence with respect to EMS requirements.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, however it will be useful for delegates to read the standard before attending the course.

Further information

Benefits of On-Demand for the individual

Convenient - courses are available 24/7 and you can learn at any time and from any place that suits you – you just need an internet connection

Learning pace - You can learn as fast or as slowly as you want to. You can also take breaks at any time in the course and pick up where you left off when you are ready to continue

Information retention - During the access period, you can go back and repeat parts or all the course to refresh and reinforce what you have learned

High-quality materials - Developed by top subject matter experts, course content is both detailed and engaging, with explanations, activities, and knowledge checks to enhance your learning.

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Modules

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
• Module 5