ISO 14001 – Environment courses

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) standards, focusing on the requirements necessary for effective environmental management and compliance. Participants will learn about the structure and key concepts of ISO 14001:2026, including context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement. Our experienced instructors will guide participants through the standard's requirements with detailed explanations and practical examples, ensuring they gain a solid foundation in environmental management principles. 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 SystemsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 14001:2026 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 19011:2026 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 14001:2026 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 TeamsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively conduct internal audits of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on the ISO 14001:2026 standard, in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 guidelines for auditing management systems. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the ISO 14001:2026 standard, including its requirements and the auditing process. The course includes a combination of formal tutorials, practical exercises, workshops, and open discussions to ensure participants are well-prepared to carry out internal audits that contribute to the continual improvement of their organization's EMS. 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 SystemsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

Prerequisite:It is recommended that you have a good knowledge of ISO 14001:2015.This course has been developed in alignment with the ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 standard and may be subject to editorial updates. Learners attending an SGS ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 course will be notified of any changes upon the official publication of ISO 14001:2026. This course will provide you with an understanding of the current changes and maintain compliance of your current environmental management system.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the current changes from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026, to be able to maintain compliance with an existing Environmental Management System (EMS).Course DetailsDuration: Half dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeThere is no prior knowledge expected for this course.Course Content▪ ISO 14001:2026 updates and variations to ISO 14001:2015▪ Introduction of modernised terminology and the “Harmonized Structure”

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

This course approaches the integration of management systems from a risk-based approach, encouraging learners to take the broadest possible view of the processes in their organisation and the related risks, opportunities and occupational risks that need to be identified, controlled and managed. It also considers the implications of a multi-standard certification and develops the basis for an integrated approach to MS auditing.Course Content:Session One: Process-based QMSSession Two: Auditing for Continual ImprovementSession Three: Introduction to EMS AuditingSession Four: ISO 14001:2026  Interpretation for AuditSession Five: Introduction to OH&S MSSession Six: Risk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsSession Seven: Audits: Definitions and PrinciplesSession Eight: Planning and Preparing for the AuditSession Nine: Conducting the AuditSession Ten: Audit Reporting and Follow-upSession Eleven: Auditor CompetencePrior Knowledge:Before starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:Management Systems:- Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.- The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between the context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement.Quality, environmental and OH&S management:- The purpose, fundamental concepts, structure, management principles and the benefits with reference to the abovementioned disciplines.ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018:- An understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 and the commonly used management system terms and definitions, as given in these standards, which may be gained by completing the foundation training courses or equivalent.Course Certification:On completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.