ISO 14001:2026 EMS Lead Auditor (TPECS)
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.
Course Overview
What you'll learn
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the ISO 14001:2026 standard and its requirements.
- Learn the principles and practices of leading EMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2026.
- Develop the skills to manage an audit team, plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an EMS audit.
- Understand how to assess environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations.
- Acquire techniques for effective audit communication and reporting.
- Gain practical experience through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Who This Course Is For
Who Should Attend:
- Environmental managers and consultants
- Internal auditors seeking to enhance their skills and advance to lead auditor status
- Quality professionals responsible for EMS compliance and improvement
- Individuals aiming to become certified lead auditors
About this course
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 Systems
- AU – Auditing Management Systems
- TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Important 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.
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