PECB Certified ISO/IEC 14001 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to acquire the necessary competencies to conduct effective environmental management system (EMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. 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.

Why should you attend?

The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• 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

Who should attend?

The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• 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

Learning objectives

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

What is included in PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course materialThis 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

PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam Format

Exam Type: Multiple Choice & Open Book

Number of Exam Questions: 80

Exam Duration in Hours: 3

Prerequisites

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

Download ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Candidate Handbook

Download iso-14001 lead auditor Brochure

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam

• Please note all PECB certifications activities must be completed within 12 months from date of enrollment by A&T. This includes (take the PECB exam (1st attempt), retake the exam (2nd attempt, if needed), apply for the PECB certificate, and be certified).

1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses?

All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.A&T.com to check availability.

In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by A&T, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity.

All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. A&T keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch.

2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format?

All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from PECB KATE app. Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution.

3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling?

Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. A&T offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide.

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