ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Course

Certified by CQI & IRCA | Delivered by FS Certifications

This intensive and highly engaging 5-day ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor course is designed for individuals who need a deep understanding of environmental auditing principles, techniques, and skills essential for assuming the Lead Auditor role. The course is CQI and IRCA Certified and provides a strong foundation in auditing environmental management systems (EMS) in alignment with international standards.

Course Duration

5 Days (Full-time)

Who Should Attend?

This course fulfills the formal training requirements for professionals seeking registration with the CQI and IRCA Certified Auditing Scheme. It is ideal for:

Environmental practitioners responsible for implementing and managing EMS
Internal auditors managing complex or corporate-wide audit programs
Professionals involved in supplier, contractor, or third-party certification audits
Anyone aiming to elevate their environmental and auditing skills to a professional level

Prior Knowledge Required

Participants are expected to have basic knowledge of:

The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
Environmental challenges, pollution control, and compliance principles
Environmental terms, definitions, and typical EMS structures
The structure and requirements of ISO 14001:2015

This foundational knowledge may be obtained through:

Professional experience
Completion of ISO 14001 foundation training
Independent reading or study

Course Objectives

This course is designed to:

Equip delegates with the knowledge to plan, conduct, and lead environmental audits
Develop understanding of the ISO 14001:2015 standard and key EMS components
Strengthen knowledge in life cycle thinking, risk-based thinking, and process-based auditing
Enable participants to evaluate EMS effectiveness to certification body standards

Course Content Highlights

ISO 14001:2015 requirements and audit evidence
Types of environmental audits and compliance checks
Environmental risk and core process auditing
Roles and responsibilities of lead auditors
Effective audit planning, execution, and reporting
Identifying findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions
Audit follow-up and continual improvement
Certification process aligned with ISO 17021

Benefits of the Course

This training enhances your ability to conduct value-adding EMS audits and gives you a deeper understanding of:

Environmental management implementation
Global auditing best practices
Performance evaluation and continual improvement
Key audit planning and execution techniques

It also satisfies the formal training requirement for registration under the IEMA and CQI and IRCA Certified Auditor Schemes.

Training Style & Course Leaders

This course combines expert-led presentations with hands-on exercises, including realistic audit role-play simulations. Attendees are continuously assessed and must pass a 2-hour final exam to qualify.

Our instructors are seasoned environmental professionals and certified auditors with practical experience across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, utilities, public services, and more.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course and examination will receive a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certificate or Examplar Global Certificate, recognized globally.