- Duration
- 2 days
- Level
- Internal auditor
- Formats
- Virtual instructor-led, In-house
- CPD hours
- 14
Course overview
A two-day course on auditing an environmental management system against ISO 14001:2026. You learn to audit environmental aspects, compliance obligations, operational controls and the new requirements on life cycle perspective and planning of changes.
Why attend
- Provide competent EMS internal audits
- Check compliance obligations and operational controls effectively
- Apply the 2026 changes before your transition audit
- Contribute to ESG and sustainability evidence
Who should attend
- EHS professionals
- Internal auditors
Learning objectives
- Audit environmental aspects and controls
- Verify compliance obligations
- Apply the 2026 changes
Course agenda
Day 1EMS requirements and audit planning
- ISO 14001:2026 requirements and what changed
- Aspects, impacts and life cycle perspective
- Compliance obligations
- Audit planning and checklists
Day 2Site audit practice and reporting
- Site walk-through techniques
- Auditing operational control and emergency preparedness
- Findings and reports
- Test
Prerequisites
Familiarity with ISO 14001.
Assessment and certificate
Continuous assessment and test. Continuous assessment during the audit exercises and role plays, plus a 60-minute multiple-choice and short-answer test. Pass mark 70%. Participants who pass receive a certificate of achievement; others receive a certificate of attendance.
Certificate: Certificate of achievement (on passing) or attendance from Secure iQube.
What is included
- Course slides and participant notes
- Practical workbook with exercises and case studies
- Templates you can adapt for your organisation
- Certificate of completion
- 30 days of post-course Q&A support by email
- Refreshments and lunch for classroom sessions
Dates
Public dates are announced regularly. Enquire below for the next date, or book a private session for your team on dates that suit you.