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ISO 14001 – Environment
ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course
The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct and report on an internal audit as part of an Environmental Management System based on ISO 14001:2026
16 hours
In-person
Next: 16 Nov 2026
English
Identifier: 193504904
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- With reference to the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, explain the process-based environmental management system (EMS) model for ISO 14001:2026, and the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of an EMS
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an Auditor to plan conduct, report and follow up an internal EMS audit, in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate
- Plan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit of part of an EMS based on ISO 14001:2026, and in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate
Learners will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in these areas to complete the course successfully.
Course Content
- Session 1: Introduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System Standards
- Session 2: ISO 14001:2026 – Interpretation for Audit
- Session 3: Audit Definition and Principles
- Session 4: Planning and Preparing for the Audit
- Session 5: Conducting the Audit
- Session 6: Audit reporting and Follow up
- Session 7: Auditor Competence and Certification
- Examination
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Individuals interested to understand and conduct internal audits against ISO 14001:2026
About this course
This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to perform an internal audit of part of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.
Learners who successfully complete this ISO 14001:2026 (EMS) Internal Auditor Training course (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy part of the training requirements for initial certification as a certified IRCA EMS Internal Auditor. For full training and requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.
Recommended Prior Knowledge
- Management systems
- The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
- The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement
- Environmental management - The intended outcomes of an environmental management system
- Enhancement of environmental performance
- Meeting compliance objectives
- Achievement of environmental objectives
- ISO 14001
- An understanding of the requirements of ISO 14001 and the commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2026 Foundation (EMS) (FD135) Training course or equivalent.
Enrolment information
By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.
Trusted ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training from a leading course provider
Our courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.
Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.
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