What you will Gain

Internal Audit Principles & ISO 19011

• Understand the purpose and principles of management system auditing.
• Explain the guidelines of ISO 19011 for auditing management systems.
• Recognize auditor responsibilities, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Understand audit types, objectives, and audit lifecycle stages.

Auditing ISO 14001:2026 Requirements

• Interpret ISO 14001:2026 clauses from an audit perspective.
• Verify conformity of EMS processes with standard requirements.
• Identify evidence needed to assess compliance and effectiveness.
• Recognize common nonconformities related to EMS implementation.

Audit Planning & Risk-Based Audit Programs

• Develop audit programs based on environmental risks and priorities.
• Define audit scope, objectives, and criteria.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies.
• Allocate audit resources and schedule audits effectively.

Conducting EMS Internal Audits

• Conduct opening and closing meetings professionally.
• Gather objective audit evidence through observation, interviews, and document review.
• Evaluate operational controls related to significant environmental aspects.
• Maintain auditor objectivity and effective communication during audits.

AI & Digital Tools for Environmental Auditing

• Understand how digital platforms improve audit documentation and traceability.
• Recognize the role of AI and data analytics in identifying compliance trends.
• Use digital tools for audit scheduling, evidence collection, and reporting.
• Identify benefits of real-time monitoring and automated compliance tracking.

Reporting, Nonconformities & Corrective Actions

• Prepare clear, accurate, and objective audit reports.
• Classify and document nonconformities and audit findings.
• Evaluate root causes and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Support continual improvement through audit follow-up and verification.