PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to effectively plan and conduct ISO 14001 conformity assessment audits.

In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this training course adopts a practical approach by incorporating examples, exercises, and quizzes that help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits, such as the interpretation of ISO 14001 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of auditing principles and methods, the utilization of approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.

After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems that are based on the requirements of ISO 14001.

This training course is participant centered and:

• Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in EMS audits 
• Provides practical exercises which are based on scenarios inspired by real-life events 
• Encourages interaction between the trainer and participants by means of questions and suggestions
• Provides quizzes consisting of stand-alone and scenario-based questions, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam

In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have an understanding of environmental concepts, ISO 14001, and audit principles.

• Auditors seeking to conduct and lead EMS audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for EMS audits
• Expert advisors in environmental management

Day 1: Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO 14001 
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities 
Day 4: Closing of the audit 

The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system
• Environmental management system requirements 
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Preparing an ISO 14001 audit  
• Conducting an ISO 14001 audit 
• Closing an ISO 14001 audit 
• Managing an ISO 14001 audit program 

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
• Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an auditor 
• Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 14001 audit program