ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course
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Language
English
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Duration
30 hours
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CPE
36
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Course type
Online self-paced + live online workshop
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This ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training is accredited by ASIC and allows you to become a certification auditor for ISO 14001. The course was created to help you start working for certification bodies or expand your consulting business.
After passing the exam, you will receive a ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certificate, accredited by ASIC, which proves your ability to perform certification audits and lead audit teams.
The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course is divided into three parts:
- A video library: includes lessons and practical information about the standard and how to prepare for the ISO 14001 audit, lead the audit team, perform the audit and prepare the final audit report.
- An interactive workshop: helps you practice the concepts necessary for auditing the standard guided by an Advisera top expert.
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification exam: upon successful completion of the exam, you will get a certificate and a badge for your LinkedIn profile to highlight your qualifications.
Who should attend:
- Novice consultants/auditors seeking to learn new expertise to perform EMS certification audits
- Experienced consultants/auditors needing proof of their competence as ISO 14001 lead auditor
- Environmental managers needing to prepare for an EMS audit
Prerequisites:
- There are no prerequisites to attend the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course.
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Introduction
Introduction to the course
Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 14001
Introduction & suggested reading
What is ISO 14001?
The structure of ISO 14001
Introduction to environmental management system
Implementing ISO 14001 requirements
Implementing ISO 14001 as a project
Documenting ISO 14001 requirements
ISO 14001 Benefits
Related documentation
Certification FAQs
Recap quiz
Module 2 - The planning phase
Introduction & suggested reading
Understanding your organization and its context [clause 4.1]
Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties [clause 4.2]
Determining the scope of the EMS [clause 4.3]
Leadership and commitment [clause 5.1]
Environmental Policy [clause 5.2]
Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities [clause 5.3]
Environmental objectives [clause 6.2]
Resources [clause 7.1]
Competence [clause 7.2]
Awareness [clause 7.3]
Communication [clause 7.4]
Documented information [clause 7.5]
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 3 - Risks, opportunities and environmental aspects
Introduction & suggested reading
Addressing risks and opportunities [clause 6.1.1]
Environmental aspects and impacts – an introduction [clause 6.1.2]
Identification of environmental aspects [clause 6.1.2]
Evaluation of environmental aspects [clause 6.1.2]
Compliance obligations [clause 6.1.3]
Planning the implementation [clause 6.1.4]
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 4 - Operation
Introduction & suggested reading
Operational planning and control – introduction [clause 8.1]
Managing outsourcing of operations [clause 8.1]
Controlling changes [clause 8.1]
Emergency preparedness and response [clause 8.2]
Operating the EMS [clause 8.1]
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 5 - The Check and Act phases
Introduction & suggested reading
Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation [clause 9.1]
Internal audit [clause 9.2]
Management review [clause 9.3]
Nonconformities and corrective actions [clause 10.1]
Continual improvement [clause 10.2]
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 6 - Auditing basics
Introduction & suggested reading
Auditor assumptions
Techniques for finding evidence
Sampling the records
Interviewing techniques
The audit findings
Nonconformities
Observations
Internal vs. external audit
Annual audit program
Audit plan for an individual audit
Creation of the checklist
Internal audit report
Corrective action follow up
Recording the evidence
Recap quiz
Module 7 - Understanding auditing standards
Introduction & suggested reading
What is certification?
Certification process
Certification of integrated management systems
Introduction to accreditation and ISO 17021
Competences of lead auditors required by ISO 17021-1
Introduction to International Accreditation Forum (IAF) documents
Introduction to ISO 19011
Principles of auditing
Recap quiz
Module 8 - Understanding audit roles and responsibilities
Introduction & suggested reading
Audit Team Leader / Lead Auditor
Auditor
Technical Specialist
Certification Reviewer
Audit Client
Management Team
Auditee
Hosts / Guides
Recap quiz
Module 9 - Planning the audit
Introduction & suggested reading
Audit criteria and objectives
Audit scope
Selecting audit methods
Sampling evidence in audits
Types of remote auditing techniques
Deciding when to use remote auditing techniques
Planning the use of remote auditing techniques
Selecting the audit team
Managing audit risks
Preparing the audit plan
Allocating audit activities to auditors
Making contact with the audit client
Preparation of audit resources
Recap quiz
Module 10 - Managing the audit process
Introduction & suggested reading
Opening meeting
Managing site visits
Interviews
Audit evidence requests
Debriefing sessions
Dealing with conflicts
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 11 - Managing your audit team
Introduction & suggested reading
The importance of managing your audit team
Communication with the team before the audit
Managing audit progress
Team meetings
Managing audit findings
Managing audit records
What to do when you hit problems
Evaluating your audit management
Recap quiz
Module 12 - Completing a successful audit
Introduction & suggested reading
Audit findings
How to reach audit conclusions
Planning the closing meeting
Holding an effective closing meeting
Dealing with feedback at closing meetings
Effective audit report writing
Post-audit activities, corrections, and correction actions
Certification review process
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate
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About the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course
Are the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course and certificate accredited?
Yes, both the course and the certificate are accredited by ASIC, an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. This accreditation provides additional credibility for the quality of Advisera’s courses and ensures that the certificate is globally recognized.
What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?
There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you need to watch the video lectures. We do, however, recommend that you watch them all within three to four weeks so that you get the most benefit from them.
What is needed to access the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor online training?
All you need to access the course is your PC, Mac, or mobile device; any major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.); and a broadband Internet connection. And, of course, plenty of available time to devote to the course.
What do I need to know before attending the course?
You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience in auditing – this course was designed so that a beginner to these topics will understand it.
How do I participate in the workshop?
To participate in the online workshop, we will send you a special link to connect to Zoom. All you need is a computer with a microphone, speakers, and web camera. We recommend that you have the web camera on during the workshop for an enhanced learning experience.
Are there prerequisites for attending the workshop?
Completion of all of the video lessons is the only prerequisite.
How do I get certified as an ISO 14001 lead auditor?
It's simple:
- Watch complete videos of all lessons, and answer all practice exams.
- Attend the workshop.
- Pass the online exam.
When will I receive the certificate for the course?
After watching all of the video lessons and completing the workshop, you may take the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification exam. If you earn a passing score, you will be issued the certificate. Please note that during the exam, an online proctoring service will verify your identity and ensure that you take the exam without assistance. Click here to learn more about our online proctoring service.
About the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor examWhat does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?
The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course materials (video lectures, quizzes, reading materials, practice exams, and other resources), along with the skills you learn from the workshop, are all you need to successfully pass the certification exam and receive your certificate.
How many questions are on the exam?
There are a total of 92 questions on the exam; some of them are True/False questions, while the others are multiple choice questions, and all correctly answered questions are worth 1 mark.
How much time is allowed for the exam?
The time allowed to answer all the questions on the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor exam is 120 minutes. However, please reserve an additional 15 minutes of your time for a system checkup before you start the exam session.
In which language is the exam?
The exam is in English.
Where will I take the examination?
The certification exam can be taken online, from anywhere. To make this possible, we employ an online proctoring service. Click here to learn more.
Online course
Workshop and certificate
- 1-day online workshop
- ISO 14001 Internal Audit Checklist
- Accredited course
- Course script
- Access to practice exam
- Exam retake
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Exam failed
Exam passed
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Course Instructors
Strahinja Stojanovic
Strahinja Stojanovic is certified as a lead auditor for the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001 standards. He participated in the implementation of these standards in more than 100 SMEs, through the creation of documentation and performing in-house training for maintaining management systems, internal audits, and management reviews.
Carlos Pereira Da Cruz
Carlos Pereira da Cruz has more than 30 years of experience working as a consultant, trainer, and auditor with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. He is a university teacher and author of several books on strategic management, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Garry Cornell
Garry Cornell has more than 25 years of global experience as a senior manager, certification auditor, and consultant, helping a wide range of businesses in their implementations of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001. He has developed various courses and is the author of several books on auditing techniques and ISO 14001. He is a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.
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