Course Category
Course Duration
4 Days
Continuing Education Units
3.2
Accreditation
Exemplar Global
Course Fee
USD $1,800.00
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Course Details
Lead Auditing for Excellence in Environment, Health & Safety
Build the competence and confidence to audit ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems effectively
Organisations today face increasing expectations to manage environmental impacts and protect the health and safety of workers while meeting regulatory and stakeholder requirements. Effective auditing is essential to ensure Management Systems are not only compliant, but also adding real value and driving continual improvement.
This ISO 14001:2026 & ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, lead, conduct, report, and follow up audits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&SMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2026, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 19011 principles.
About the Course
This intensive 4‑day lead auditor course combines expert instruction, real‑world examples, interactive workshops, and audit simulations. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of audit principles, risk‑based thinking, legal and other requirements, and how to evaluate system effectiveness rather than simple compliance.
ERM CVS holds Exemplar Global Certification as an accredited training provider. Successful course completion earns you a Certificate of Attainment for these Exemplar Global competency units:
- EM - Environment Management Systems
- OH - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- AU - Management Systems Auditing
- TL - Audit Team Leadership
These internationally recognized credentials validate your professional competence and demonstrate your commitment to occupational health and safety auditing excellence.
The course is suitable for those seeking to become internal, supplier, or external lead auditors, or professionals who need strong auditing capability to support environmental and occupational health & safety performance within their organisation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structure, intent, and key requirements of ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018
- Apply audit principles, ethics, and risk‑based thinking in line with ISO 19011
- Plan and prepare an EMS and OH&SMS audit, including audit programmes and checklists
- Conduct effective audit interviews and collect objective evidence
- Identify and evaluate conformity, nonconformity, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead an audit team and manage audit activities professionally
- Report audit findings clearly and objectively, including nonconformities and corrective actions
- Follow up audits to verify corrective action effectiveness
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for professionals who are responsible for auditing, managing, implementing, or improving Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, including:
- Professionals with responsibilities for reporting system performance to senior management
- Professionals responsible for implementing or monitoring management systems
- Managers seeking to understand third-party auditor perspectives and methodologies
- Leaders responsible for managing audit teams
- Professionals pursuing third-party auditor certification
- Regulatory compliance officers
- Consultants and external auditors
- Current internal auditors seeking advanced leadership credentials
- Coordinators preparing for audit program management roles
- Managers overseeing audit activities
Duration & Format
Duration: 4 days (32 hours total)
To optimize knowledge assimilation and harmonize training with operational responsibilities, our public training schedule offers courses delivered consecutively or distributed across several weeks. This methodology ensures superior learning outcomes while respecting busy professional calendars.
Delivery Format: 100% Live Virtual Training
Participate from any location with reliable internet connectivity. Our interactive virtual learning environment delivers the same dynamic, participatory educational experience as conventional classroom training, enhanced by the flexibility of learning from your preferred location. Webcam and microphone capabilities are mandatory for active participation and engagement with instructors and peer learners.
Private courses can be delivered in person or virtually depending on organizational needs.
Prerequisites
While general familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles is beneficial, this course incorporates essential foundations of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, ensuring accessibility for environment management newcomers. Participants must examine the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standard prior to course commencement and maintain ready access throughout all sessions for immediate consultation.
Course Materials
Students obtain extensive electronic course resources available online for consultation throughout and following the training. All resources support viewing, downloading, and printing for maximum convenience.
Important Note: Due to copyright restrictions, copies of ISO standards are not supplied as part of the course registration fee. ERM CVS will provide temporary access to reference standards throughout the training period. Students are highly encouraged to acquire their personal copy of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standard. Digital reference standards are non-printable and non-downloadable.
Expert Instruction
Our Expert facilitators contribute authentic environment management and audit proficiency to each learning session. They deliver thorough explanations of standard specifications, communicate industry-leading practices, and mentor students through applied environment audit scenarios. With extensive professional audit experience, our facilitators enrich your education with pertinent case analyses and validated methodologies immediately applicable within your organization.
