Internal Auditor Training on ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)
Two-day instructor-led training to develop skills for conducting ISO 14001:2015 internal audits in environmental management systems.
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About This Course
This two-day instructor-led course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform effective internal audits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2015. Delivered in a classroom workshop setting, the training combines expert instruction with group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning. Participants will gain confidence in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on internal audits to support continual improvement and compliance with environmental requirements.
Ideal for environmental officers, quality managers, compliance officers, and internal auditors, this course focuses specifically on the ISO 14001:2015 standard and its application within organisations committed to environmental performance. Attendees will learn how to evaluate EMS processes, identify nonconformities, and contribute to organisational sustainability objectives. The interactive format encourages peer learning and real-world scenario analysis to enhance audit competencies.
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to apply ISO 14001 audit techniques effectively within their workplace, ensuring audits are systematic, objective, and value-adding. This training supports organisations seeking to maintain ISO 14001 certification and improve environmental management practices.
Ideal for environmental officers, quality managers, compliance officers, and internal auditors, this course focuses specifically on the ISO 14001:2015 standard and its application within organisations committed to environmental performance. Attendees will learn how to evaluate EMS processes, identify nonconformities, and contribute to organisational sustainability objectives. The interactive format encourages peer learning and real-world scenario analysis to enhance audit competencies.
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to apply ISO 14001 audit techniques effectively within their workplace, ensuring audits are systematic, objective, and value-adding. This training supports organisations seeking to maintain ISO 14001 certification and improve environmental management practices.
What You Will Learn
- Identify the key requirements of ISO 14001:2015 relevant to internal auditing
- Describe the principles and techniques of effective EMS internal audits
- Plan and prepare an internal audit schedule and audit checklist based on ISO 14001
- Conduct internal audits using systematic and objective audit methods
- Report audit findings clearly and constructively to support corrective actions
- Evaluate audit results and follow up on nonconformities to promote continual improvement
Course Outline
1
Introduction to ISO 14001:2015 and EMS requirements
2
Principles and types of internal audits
3
Audit planning and preparation
4
Conducting on-site audit activities
5
Audit reporting and communication
6
Audit follow-up and continual improvement
Who Should Attend
- This course is suitable for environmental managers, internal auditors, quality managers, compliance officers, HSE professionals, and supervisors responsible for conducting or managing internal audits of ISO 14001-based environmental management systems.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, a basic understanding of environmental management concepts is beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is delivered instructor-led in a classroom or workshop setting with group discussions, practical exercises, and case studies.
No formal prerequisites are required, but familiarity with environmental management principles is helpful.
Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion from SMS Training Academy.
The course is delivered in English.
You can enrol by contacting SMS Training Academy directly through our website or customer service channels.