ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor for Environmental Management Systems

Build your knowledge, skills, and practical tool-kit to effectively lead environmental management systems audit teams according to ISO 14001 and ISO 19011.

• Understand the application of environmental management principles, science, and technology
• Understand the application of environmental systems to different operational processes
• Assess the risk of significant environmental impacts and activities identified in the context of the organization's EMS management system
• Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control environmental hazards
• Assess the EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organizational environment
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS
• Understand the application of the principles, procedures and methods of auditing
• Understand  the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee's organizational situation
• Understand the application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the audit, the management system and the conduct of the audit
• Practice personal behaviors necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit.
• Establish and plan the activities of an effective audit team
• Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client
• Organize and direct audit team members
• Prepare and complete the audit report

Internal Auditors, EMS Auditors, Lead EMS Auditors, Business Improvement EMS Auditors, Principal Auditors, and those working within quality management systems who wish to expand their auditing capabilities.