ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training prepares you to execute an Environmental Management System (EMS) audit by employing widely accepted audit concepts, methods, and techniques.
During this training session, you will learn how to design and carry out internal and external audits in accordance with the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification processes.
You will be able to learn audit procedures and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, customer communication, and dispute resolution via practical exercises.
You can sit for the test and apply for the ” Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” certificate once you have acquired the essential knowledge to undertake this audit.
Holding a Lead Auditor Certificate demonstrates that you have the capabilities and competences to audit businesses in accordance with best practices.
Auditors who want to do and lead certification audits of Environmental Management Systems
(EMS)
Managers or consultants who want to grasp the auditing process for an Environmental
Management System
Individuals who are in charge of ensuring that EMS criteria are met.
Technical specialists preparing for an assessment of an Environmental Management System
Environmental Management Consultants
Understand the operation of an ISO 14001-based Environmental Management System (EMS).
Recognize the links between ISO 14001, ISO 14040, and other standards and legal frameworks.
Understand an auditor’s responsibilities in planning, leading, and following up on an ISO 19011
management system audit.
Discover how to lead an audit and an audit team.
Learn how to understand ISO 14001 regulations in the context of an EMS audit.
Acquire the skills of an auditor by learning how to organize an audit, lead an audit, produce
reports, and follow-up on an audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
This training is based on both theory and best practices utilized in EMS audits.
Case studies are used to illustrate lecture sessions.
The practical activities are based on a case study and include role acting and discussions.
Practice exams are equivalent to the Certification Exam
A fundamental grasp of ISO 14001 as well as a thorough comprehension of audit concepts.
Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
The “Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the Examination and
Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 2: Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 14001 audit program
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You
will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the certification process, please refer to the
Certification Rules and Policies.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements | PAYMENT | AMOUNT |
| Certified ISO 14001 Internal Auditor | Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the Code of Ethics | ENROL | ₦150,000 |
| Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor | Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the Code of Ethics | ENROL | ₦180,000 |
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