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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor
Course Description

This ISO 14001 lead auditor course helps you develop the skills required to carry out a full environmental management system (EMS) audit.

Over 40 hours of directed study, we will be your partner in learning, guiding you through every step in the auditing process from initiation to follow-up, in accordance with existing international management system auditing guidelines, ISO 19011:2018. With support from our expert tutors, you will learn how to effectively plan, conduct, report and follow-up a management system audit to ISO 14001:2015 standard.

Based on the latest techniques, the ISO 14001 lead auditor course helps you to explain the purpose of an audit to key stakeholders. On successful course attendance, and completion of an IRCA examination, you will leave with a CQI and IRCA certified training course certificate.

Gain the confidence to effectively audit an environment management system (EMS) in accordance with internationally recognized best practice techniques. Demonstrate your commitment to a sustainable model by transforming existing auditor skills to ISO 14001:2015. Consolidate your expertise with the latest developments and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business.

  • Grasp the aims, benefits and requirements of an ISO 14001:2015 audit
  • Interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements for audit application
  • Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
  • Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use
  • Build stakeholder confidence by leading and managing processes in line with the latest requirements
  • Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management
  • Meet requirements for IRCA certification.
  • Identify the purpose and benefits of an EMS
  • Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011
  • Gain the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate).

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to audit an organization’s ISO 14001:2015 EMS.

Day 1

  • Welcome & introductions
  • Course benefits
  • Aims, objectives & structure
  • First, second & third party audits
  • Typical audit activities
  • Audit objectives, scopes & criteria’s
  • Audit resources
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Confidentiality
  • Audit methods
  • Stage 1 & 2 audits
  • Audit plan & work documents
  • Opening meeting
  • Audit evidence
  • Effective communication
  • Audit findings
  • Audit meetings
  • Closing meeting
  • Audit reports & follow-up

Day2

  •  EMS purpose & business benefits
  • Terminology
  •  Plan-Do-Check-Act
  • EMS processes & context
  • Conformance & compliance
  • Role of the auditor
  • EMS documented information
  • Initiating the audit
  • Document review
  • Audit plan
  • Work documents
  • Opening meeting
  • Observations
  • Interviewing top management        

Day 3:

  • Specimen exam: Section 1 & 2 review
  • Auditing context of the organization
  • Auditing the organization’s EMS planning process
  • Tutorial on body language
  • Audit trails
  • Auditing the organization’s operational EMS processes (1)
  • Auditing the organization’s operational EMS processes (2)

Day 4

  • Specimen exam: Section 3 review
  • Auditing the organization’s operational EMS processes (3)
  • Nonconformities
  • Closing meeting
  • Audit report
  • Audit follow-up
  • Specimen exam: Section 4 review

Day 5

  • Hand-in homework: Audit report
  • Final questions/revision
  • Evaluation
  • Introduction to the exam
  • Exam
  • Reflection & feedback

CQI and IRCA ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor certificate after passing the required exam and meeting all requirements.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
CE195-01
2026-04-19
Doha
USD 5450
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CE195-02
2026-05-11
Abu Dhabi
USD 5450
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CE195-03
2026-05-17
Riyadh
USD 5450
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