What you will Gain

1. Introduction to Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 (4 Hours)

• Understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Explain the structure, principles, and framework of ISO 14001:2015.
• Recognize the role of EMS in promoting sustainability, compliance, and organizational improvement.
• Identify the responsibilities of organizations in implementing ISO 14001.

2. Understanding ISO 14001:2015 Requirements (6 Hours)

• Interpret the clauses and key requirements of ISO 14001:2015.
• Analyze critical elements such as risk-based thinking, lifecycle perspective, and continual improvement.
• Evaluate organizational practices for alignment with ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
• Apply knowledge of environmental aspects and impacts in auditing scenarios.

3. Auditing Principles and Techniques (8 Hours)

• Explain the principles, objectives, and types of audits (internal, second-party, and third-party).
• Apply systematic auditing techniques including interviewing, observation, and document review.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, impartiality, and confidentiality in auditing.
• Recognize challenges in environmental auditing and develop solutions.

4. Audit Planning and Preparation (6 Hours)

• Develop comprehensive audit plans aligned with ISO 14001:2015 and organizational goals.
• Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
• Prepare checklists, documentation, and tools necessary for audit execution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and efficiency.

5. Conducting the Audit – On-site Activities (6 Hours)

• Apply systematic processes to perform on-site environmental audits.
• Collect and verify evidence objectively through observation, interviews, and documentation.
• Identify non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with auditees during on-site activities.

6. Reporting Audit Findings and Non-Conformities (5 Hours)

• Prepare clear, structured, and accurate audit reports.
• Document non-conformities and link them to specific ISO 14001 requirements.
• Communicate findings effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Provide actionable recommendations to drive environmental performance improvements.

7. Corrective Actions and Follow-Up Audits (5 Hours)

• Identify root causes of non-conformities through effective analysis.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to address environmental risks.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Conduct follow-up audits to confirm compliance and ensure continual improvement.