Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course to ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)
Five-day instructor-led training for auditors and lead auditors on ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
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About This Course
This five-day instructor-led Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for auditing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015. Delivered through expert-led classroom sessions, workshops, and group exercises, the course emphasises real-world application and audit best practices. Participants will develop the ability to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on EMS audits effectively, supporting continual environmental performance improvements.
Designed for professionals responsible for EMS auditing, including internal and external auditors, compliance officers, environmental managers, and consultants, this course equips delegates with the competencies to lead and participate in ISO 14001 audits with confidence. The interactive format uses case studies, role plays, and group discussions to enhance learning and transfer skills directly to workplace scenarios.
Upon completion, participants will understand the ISO 14001:2015 standard requirements, auditing principles, and techniques, enabling them to contribute to environmental compliance and management system integrity. This course is ideal for organisations seeking to strengthen their internal audit capability or prepare for certification audits.
Designed for professionals responsible for EMS auditing, including internal and external auditors, compliance officers, environmental managers, and consultants, this course equips delegates with the competencies to lead and participate in ISO 14001 audits with confidence. The interactive format uses case studies, role plays, and group discussions to enhance learning and transfer skills directly to workplace scenarios.
Upon completion, participants will understand the ISO 14001:2015 standard requirements, auditing principles, and techniques, enabling them to contribute to environmental compliance and management system integrity. This course is ideal for organisations seeking to strengthen their internal audit capability or prepare for certification audits.
What You Will Learn
- Identify and interpret the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 for effective EMS auditing
- Describe the principles, procedures, and techniques of auditing environmental management systems
- Plan and prepare audit programmes and individual audit activities in compliance with ISO 14001
- Conduct on-site audit activities including opening meetings, interviews, document reviews, and closing meetings
- Evaluate audit evidence and prepare clear, concise audit reports and nonconformity statements
- Demonstrate the ability to lead audit teams and manage audit processes to ensure compliance and continual improvement
Course Outline
1
Introduction to ISO 14001:2015 and EMS Concepts
2
Audit Principles and Ethics
3
Audit Programme and Planning
4
Audit Preparation and Documentation Review
5
Conducting On-site Audits
6
Audit Reporting and Follow-up
7
Lead Auditor Skills and Team Management
8
Practical Audit Exercises and Role Plays
Who Should Attend
- This course is intended for environmental managers, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, HSE professionals, consultants, and anyone responsible for conducting or leading EMS audits to ISO 14001:2015.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, basic knowledge of environmental management systems and auditing principles is beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
The training is delivered instructor-led in a classroom or workshop setting with expert trainers facilitating group learning and practical exercises.
Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion from SMS Training Academy upon successfully completing the course.
No formal prerequisites are required, although familiarity with environmental management systems and auditing concepts is helpful.
Environmental managers, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, HSE professionals, and consultants involved in EMS audits should attend.
You can enrol by contacting SMS Training Academy directly via our website or customer service channels.