Course Overview

This two-day course develops the structured skills needed to plan, conduct, and report internal audits of an Environmental Management System against the newly published ISO 14001:2026. Participants apply ISO 19011:2018 audit technique to the specific demands of EMS auditing – including the new requirements on planning of changes, externally provided processes, life-cycle perspective, and emergency preparedness.

Who Should Attend

• EHS team members and environmental coordinators
• Internal auditors transitioning skills from ISO 14001:2015
• Sustainability staff and ESG team members
• Site supervisors and operational managers with environmental responsibility
• Auditors of integrated management systems

What You Will Learn

• Plan and conduct internal EMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 principles
• Audit life-cycle perspective and externally provided processes
• Evaluate environmental aspects, controls, and emergency preparedness
• Identify, classify, and report nonconformities against ISO 14001:2026
• Verify corrective action effectiveness and contribute to continual improvement
• Apply the roles and responsibilities of an internal EMS auditor

Course Content

• ISO 14001:2026 refresher and audit terminology
• EMS audit programme and audit plan development
• Auditing environmental aspects, risks, and compliance obligations
• Auditing operational controls, externally provided processes, and emergency preparedness
• Audit reporting, nonconformity writing, and corrective action follow-up
• Practical exercises with environmental case studies across multiple sectors

Methodology

A blend of trainer-led sessions, group work, role-play audits, and case-based discussion. Participants conduct simulated audits drawn from manufacturing, infrastructure, and service-industry scenarios.

Assessment

Continuous assessment through participation in case studies and exercises, complemented by a written end-of-course assessment.

Certificate

Prerequisites