ISO 14001 – Environment courses

In April 2026, ISO 14001:2026 replace ISO 14001:2015. This new edition reinforces the importance of environmental protection and business outcomes.This updated standard helps organization to improve its performance and stay complaint, while building credibility and making a significant contribution in climate change.Understanding of the changes and new requirements of ISO 14001:2026, will provide a basis to implement an effective Environmental Management System

Internal auditing is fundamental to any improvement initiative. The ISO 14001:2026 standard requires an organisation conduct internal audits to determine the effectiveness of its environmental management system.This course is designed to increase the understanding of process based auditing techniques, risk-based approach in auditing and help internal auditors to accurately interpret and audit against the ISO 14001:2026 requirements for improvement.Through practical workshop, case studies and role-play, delegate will gain the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, report audit findings including follow-up audit on corrective actions taken so as to ensure continual improvement.

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard and the skills required to lead, plan, conduct, and report on first, second, and third-party audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements for auditing management systems. Participants will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001:2015 and driving continual improvement within their organizations. The course includes a blend of formal lectures, practical exercises, case studies, role-playing, group workshops, and open discussions to prepare participants for real-world auditing scenarios. SGS North America is certified by Exemplar Global as a training provider. Participants who successfully complete this course and achieve Competency through the course exam will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following Exemplar Global knowledge competency unit:EM - Environmental Management SystemsAU – Auditing Management SystemsTL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

ISO 14001:2026 is the standard that sets out the criteria for an environmental management system (EMS) and it maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector. Adopting ISO 14001 can also provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.A good understanding and interpretation of the requirements are vital to ensure full conformance and enable certification to be obtained and maintained effectively.

This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of environmental management systems against (EMS) ISO 14001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable.Learners who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor (EMS) Training course (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as a certified IRCA EMS auditor. For full training and requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 36 CPD credits.Recommended Prior Knowledge Management systemsThe Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvementEnvironmental management - The intended outcomes of an environmental management system:Enhancement of environmental performanceMeeting compliance obligationsAchievement of environmental objectivesISO 14001Knowledge 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 informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Trusted ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training from a leading course providerOur 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.

Environmental aspects and impact assessment is necessary to predict and priorities the environmental consequences. Without this assessment, organisation can not know how to have proper measure on any impacts to acceptable levels. This systematic assessment enables organisation to identify, predict, evaluate and mitigate the potential environmental impacts or effects prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made.Important: Only the softcopy of the course material will be distributed on the day of training. Thus participants are reminded to bring along their laptop for the duration of the training.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal audits of management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.Course detailsDuration: 3 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems:▪ Quality, environmental and OH&S management:▪ ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018:Course ContentProcess-based QMSAuditing for Continual ImprovementIntroduction to EMS AuditingISO 14001:2026 Interpretation for AuditIntroduction to OH&S MSRisk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsAudits: Definitions and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparing for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026.However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.Course detailsDuration: 1 dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems - understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ Knowledge of the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,  products and services and environmental impacts.▪ Commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026.▪ The requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 Overview and Clause 4ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 5, 6 and 7ISO 14001:2026 – Clause 8ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 9 and 10

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required 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 managementsystem in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.Course DetailsDuration: 2 DaysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:Management systems:- understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle;- knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Environmental management:- the concept of environmental, sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future;- the purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an EMS where none currently exists;- evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the environmental aspects associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents;- considerations of environmental aspects with respect to:- emission to air, release to water and release to land;- use of raw materials, natural resources and energy;- energy emitted and lost e.g. heat, radiation, vibration, steam, and compressed air;- public nuisance such as light pollution, noise, and odour.- environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an EMS;- typical methods for evaluation of the significant impacts of the environmental aspects identified and how their ranking influences operational control and priorities for improvement.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 – Interpretation for AuditAudit Definition and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparation for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, environmental management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an Environmental Management System.Course DetailsDuration: 2 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems – the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy,planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.▪ Environmental Management:- knowledge of the concepts of energy management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,products and services and equipment on energy efficiency;- commonly used energy management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026;- the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentBenefits and Importance of CertificationAnalyse the Current Business StateCreate the Implementation PlanDesign and Document the SystemSelecting a Certification Body