ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Online Course

Introduction to ISO 14001:

• Overview of ISO 14001 and its importance
• Key concepts and principles of Environmental Management 
• Relationship with other management system standards (e.g. ISO 9001).

ISO 14001 Requirements:

• Detailed review of ISO 14001:2015 standard
• Context of the organization and interested parties
• Leadership and commitment
• Planning, including risks, opportunities, and environmental aspects
• Support, including resources, competence, and communication
• Operational planning and control
• Performance evaluation, monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Improvement, including nonconformity and corrective action

Auditing Principles:

• Introduction to auditing and audit types
• Roles and responsibilities of an auditor
• Principles of auditing (integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, and evidence-based approach)

Audit Preparation:

• Planning and preparing for an audit
• Understanding audit scope and objectives
• Developing an audit plan and checklist

Conducting the Audit:

• Opening meeting
• Gathering and verifying audit evidence
• Interview techniques and communication skills
• Observation and note-taking

Audit Reporting:

• Writing non-conformity reports
• Preparing the audit report
• Conducting the closing meeting

 Audit Follow-Up:

• Corrective actions and their follow-up
• Verification of corrective actions
• Closing out the audit

Examination and Certification:

• Written exam covering ISO 14001 and auditing techniques
• Practical audit exercises and case studies
• Certification process and requirements

Practical Audit Activities:

• Role-playing and simulation exercises
• Case studies and group discussions
• Real-time audit practice (if applicable)

Continuous Improvement:

• Importance of continual improvement in environmental management
• Techniques for identifying and implementing improvements