ISO 14001: 2015 Lead Environmental Auditor
Upon successful completion, delegates will gain points towards ISEP Environmental Auditor registration, formerly known as IEMA. The course also satisfies the training requirements to become an IRCA EMS Lead Auditor. Learners will receive an ISEP Lead Environmental Auditor certificate and a CQI and IRCA Certified Course, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certificate.
This course is delivered in association with Bywater Training, a CQI and IRCA and ISEP Approved Training Provider. CQI and IRCA (Course ID: 2250).
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ISEP, formerly known as IEMA, rebranded. Learn more about the rebrand and how it affects you here.
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Virtual Learning
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Classroom Learning
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What does the ISO 14001 course cover?
Gain expertise in conducting internal and external audits of environmental management systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 requirements through Bywater's certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course.
This comprehensive course empowers participants to confidently plan, execute, report, and follow up EMS audits. By course completion, attendees will be proficient in:
- Conducting audits to evaluate adherence to ISO 14001 standards
- Assessing the effectiveness and maintenance of EMS implementation
- Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of EMS practices
The course is structured around a pivotal case study that replicates a site audit, providing hands-on experience in addressing audit challenges. Engaging workshops, discussions, and interactive tutorials delve into critical subjects such as risk-based auditing, environmental aspect and impact assessment, and crafting EMS nonconformity reports.
Who should attend?
This is a key course for those involved in auditing an EMS. It will be of benefit to a wide range of job roles and tasks, including those responsible for:
- undertaking internal audits, supplier audits and certification audits
- leading environmental management system (EMS) audits
- managing EMS audits
- ensuring EMS conformance and continual improvement
- managing EMS maintenance
The course is also of value for career progression, offering essential certified steps towards becoming an IRCA EMS auditor and IEMA registered lead auditor.
Units
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Module 1 - 5
Introduction
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Module 6 - 10
Auditing Concepts and Standards
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Module 11 - 15
Environmental Legislation
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Module 16 - 20
External & Internal Communications: Environmental Statements
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Module 21 - 25
Auditing – Considerations, Techniques and Challenges
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Module 26-31
Audit Reporting
Assessments
- Assessment is via continuous assessment. An online exam is taken within 30 days of the course ending. The exam time is 1:45 hours and is made up of multiple choice, See the course guide for more information on the exams
Course Length
- 5 days / 40 hours
Virtual Learning
Classroom Learning
Virtual
19/01/2026
£1795.00
Royal Leamington Spa
26/01/2026
£1895.00
Aberdeen
09/02/2026
£1895.00
Cardiff Holiday Inn
23/02/2026
£1895.00
Virtual
23/02/2026
£1795.00
New Place Hotel Southampton
16/03/2026
£1895.00
Virtual
23/03/2026
£1795.00
Virtual
27/04/2026
£1795.00
Virtual
18/05/2026
£1795.00
Virtual
22/06/2026
£1795.00
Delegates do need an appreciation of ISO 14001 and its requirements before attending this course
Module 1 - 5
Introduction
Module 1: IcebreakerModule 2: Background to Management Systems
Module 3: Requirements of ISO 14001:2015
Module 4: Pre-course Questionnaire
Module 5: Sustainability and Organisational Strategy
Module 6 - 10
Auditing Concepts and Standards
Module 6: Auditing Concepts and StandardsModule 7: Audit Stages
Module 8: Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
Module 9: Environmental Aspects Identification
Module 10: Documented Information
Module 11 - 15
Environmental Legislation
Module 11: Environmental LegislationModule 12: Site Tour – Audit Plan Review
Module 13: Detailed Planning – Audit Plans/Checklists
Module 14: Environmental Aspects, Assessment of Significance
Module 15: Environmental Objectives & Policy: Continual Improvement
Module 16 - 20
External & Internal Communications: Environmental Statements
Module 16: External & Internal Communications: Environmental Statements Module 17: EMS Nonconformities Module 18: Audit Meetings Module 19: Senior Management Interview – Preparation Module 20: Case Study: Part 1
Module 21 - 25
Auditing – Considerations, Techniques and Challenges
Module 21: Auditing – Considerations, Techniques and ChallengesModule 22: EMS Nonconformity Writing
Module 23: Case Study: Part 2
Module 24: Case Study: Part 3
Module 25: Course Closing Process
Module 26-31
Audit Reporting
Module 26: Audit ReportingModule 27: Closing Meetings
Module 28: Analysis of Case Study Findings and Preparation for Closing Meeting
Module 29: Individual Audit Reports
Module 30: Individual NCRs
Module 31: Closing Meeting - Preparation
Assessment is via continuous assessment. An online exam is taken within 30 days of the course ending. The exam time is 1:45 hours and is made up of multiple choice, See the course guide for more information on the exams
ISO 14001 was created by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and acts as an international standard to help businesses reduce their environmental impact. This environmental framework ensures that organisations comply with environmental regulations, reduce their carbon footprint and improve their environmental performance.
Take a look at our blog to discover how your organisation will benefit from being ISO 14001 approved.
Take a look at our blog to discover how your organisation will benefit from being ISO 14001 approved.
IEMA rebranded to ISEP, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals. The purpose of the rebrand is to better reflect ISEP's broader focus across the sustainability sector.
Post-nominals will shift to AISEP, PISEP and MISEP, while course titles will be updated to match the new brand, with no changes to content.
Certificates issued after 8 January 2025 will carry the ISEP branding and earlier certificates remain valid. We'll continue to share updates as they're confirmed. For the latest updates, you can read more here.
Post-nominals will shift to AISEP, PISEP and MISEP, while course titles will be updated to match the new brand, with no changes to content.
Certificates issued after 8 January 2025 will carry the ISEP branding and earlier certificates remain valid. We'll continue to share updates as they're confirmed. For the latest updates, you can read more here.
Workplace Training
ISO 14001: 2015 Lead Environmental Auditor Training
Develop your people for a better organisation.
Sending an employee on an ISO 14001 Lead Environmental Auditor course can provide several significant business benefits:
- Expertise in Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Enhanced compliance and risk management
- Improved environmental performance
- Competitive advantage and market access
- Cost savings
- Internal auditing and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder confidence and reputation
- Alignment with sustainable goals (SDG's)
- Employee development and engagement.
Our training has been tried and tested by 120,000 health and safety, environmental professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, traditional classroom and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.
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