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ISO 14001 – Environment
ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Self-Study Training Course (PECB)
16 hours
Online
English
Identifier: 151176737
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
- Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of an EMS based on ISO 14001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an EMS based on ISO 14001
- Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Course Agenda
- Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS implementation
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental concepts and principles of environmental management
- Initiation of the EMS implementation
- The organization and its context
- EMS scope
- Implementation plan of an EMS
- Leadership and commitment
- Environmental Policy
- Risk Assessment
- Environmental objectives
- Resources
- Competence
- Implementation and monitoring of an EMS
- Communication and awareness
- Documented information
- Operational planning and control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
- EMS evaluation and improvement and preparation for the certification audit
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment on non-conformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparation for the certification audit
- Closing of the training course
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Individuals involved in and concerned with the implementation of an EMS in an organization
- Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an EMS
- Individuals seeking to pursue a career in environmental management
- Environmental management consultants
The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system
- Domain 2: Initiation of an EMS implementation
- Domain 3: Planning of an EMS implementation based on ISO 14001
- Domain 4: Implementation of an EMS based on ISO 14001
- Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
- Domain 7: Preparation for an EMS certification audit
About this course
The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training course helps you develop the necessary competencies to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system (EMS). It aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of ISO 14001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches to environmental management.
This training course will enable you to help organizations establish appropriate environmental processes and controls that proactively prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impact, address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials shown. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
- PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Implementer
- PECB Certified ISO 14001 Implementer
- PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer
- PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Implementer
Enrolment information
By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.
Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.
If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com
General information
- PECB will provide over 500 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 16 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
Prerequisites
In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a basic knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements. In addition, a general understanding of environmental management principles and concepts can also facilitate the learning process.
The fee for this course covers:
- Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included)
- First Exam
- One resit exam (if required)
- PECB Certification Fee
- First Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)
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