ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Course

Introduction

The ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Course is designed to train professionals to conduct internal audits of environmental management systems (EMS) in compliance with the ISO 14001:2015 standard. This program covers audit principles, environmental management requirements, and techniques for assessing EMS effectiveness. Through theoretical instruction, case studies, and practical audit simulations, participants will gain the skills needed to evaluate environmental performance, identify non-conformities, and support organizations in achieving and maintaining ISO 14001:2015 certification.

Course Objectives

• Understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 and its application to environmental management systems.
• Learn the principles and practices of internal auditing in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 guidelines.
• Develop skills to plan and conduct effective internal audits of an EMS.
• Identify environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations during audits.
• Explore techniques for assessing non-conformities and recommending corrective actions.
• Gain knowledge of audit reporting and follow-up processes to ensure EMS improvement.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal auditor in an EMS context.
• Learn to evaluate environmental performance metrics and management system effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will demonstrate an understanding of ISO 14001:2015 requirements by conducting compliant audits.
• Learners will plan and execute internal EMS audits following ISO 19011:2018 guidelines.
• Attendees will identify environmental aspects and compliance obligations during audit simulations.
• Graduates will assess non-conformities and recommend corrective actions effectively.
• Participants will produce accurate audit reports and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Learners will evaluate EMS performance metrics to support environmental improvements.
• Attendees will fulfill the role of an internal auditor, contributing to ISO 14001:2015 compliance.

Assessment

A 30-minute multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam and a practical EMS audit simulation exercise.

Certification

ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor Certificate issued by ACSGP upon successful completion.