LIVE ONLINE – ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Examplar Global Recognized (4-Day)
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ISO 14001:2026 continues the evolution of environmental management systems, placing greater emphasis on risk, environmental impact, and measurable performance. Organizations are expected not just to meet regulatory requirements, but to demonstrate control over their processes and the effectiveness of their system. This 4-day Lead Auditor Training was developed to aid your interpretation of new and revised ISO 14001:2026 clauses while refreshing and developing real-world skills.
APEX QA is an Exemplar Global Recongnized Training Provider (RTP), ensuring all course materials are thorough and correct.
Within the 4-day ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Training, you’ll learn to:
- Understand the structure and intent of ISO 14001:2026 and how it applies to environmental management systems
- Interpret environmental requirements in the context of real operational processes and business activities
- Assess environmental aspects, impacts, and associated risks within a management system
- Relate organizational context and stakeholder expectations to EMS planning and implementation
- Understand the principles, procedures, and techniques used in management system auditing
- Plan and prepare for first-, second-, and third-party environmental audits
- Conduct audits that evaluate both compliance and system effectiveness
- Identify nonconformities and write clear, actionable nonconformity statements
- Communicate effectively with auditees during audit activities, including interviews and closing meetings
- Prepare and complete audit reports that accurately reflect findings and risks
- Evaluate corrective actions and follow-up activities to ensure long-term system improvement
This seminar is designed for:
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Internal and lead auditor candidates
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Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Managers
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ISO 14001 implementation and transition team members
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Management representatives and compliance leads
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Quality and environmental systems professionals
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Consultants supporting environmental management systems
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Individuals responsible for maintaining or improving EMS performance
Day One
- Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
- Overview of ISO 14001:2026 requirements
- Context of the organization and interested parties
- Environmental aspects, impacts, and risk evaluation
- Audit fundamentals and ISO 19011 guidance
Day Two
- Detailed review of ISO 14001:2026 clauses
- Process-based management systems
- Audit planning and preparation
- Documentation review and audit scope development
- Building audit checklists and schedules
Day Three
- Conducting the audit
- Interviewing auditees and gathering objective evidence
- Verifying processes and environmental controls
- Identifying nonconformities
- Writing clear and effective nonconformity statements
Day Four
- Audit conclusions and closing meetings
- Audit reporting and communication of findings
- Corrective action and follow-up
- Audit program management and continuous improvement
- Final exam and course wrap-up