ISO 14001:2026 Transition Training eLearning Course

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 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.CertificationAfter 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 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 14001 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead ImplementerEnrolment informationBy 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.comGeneral informationPECB 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.PrerequisitesIn 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 ExamOne resit exam (if required)PECB Certification FeeFirst Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) (AMF is not applicable for Foundation, Provisional and Transition Certification)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe aim of this course is to provide participants with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the:Management systems and understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycleConcepts of environmental management and the relationship between organisation’s activities, products and services and environmental impactsCommonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001Requirements of ISO 14001:2026COURSE CONTENTEnvironmental management systems; ISO 14000 series of StandardsProcess approach; P-D-C-A cycle; risk-based thinkingEnvironmental management principlesScope; application; context of the organisationInterested parties; determining the scopeLeadership and commitmentSupportOperational planning and controlPerformance evaluationEvaluation of complianceInternal audit; management review; ImprovementTest your knowledge quiz