ISO 14001 Course – Internal Auditor (Live-Online)

Overview

Effective internal audits are key to maintaining ISO 14001 certification and driving real environmental performance. This live-online ISO 14001 course provides the knowledge and skills you need to plan, perform, and report on internal audits of an Environmental Management System (EMS).

Over three engaging days, you’ll learn how to interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements, evaluate environmental documentation, conduct interviews, and write clear, actionable audit findings. Through hands-on activities and simulated audits of a mock company, you’ll apply what you learn in real-world scenarios.

This ISO 14001 course is recognized by Exemplar Global and is ideal for EMS coordinators, internal auditors, regulatory managers, and ISO 14001 project team members. You’ll gain practical tools to improve audit checklists, refine note-taking and interview techniques, and contribute to corrective action and system improvement.

Whether you’re preparing for your first EMS audit or want to strengthen your internal audit program, this ISO 14001 course builds the confidence and credibility to support compliance and drive environmental progress.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites for this training.

This ISO 14001 course is beneficial for both quality novices and lifetime professionals.

All students are required to bring their own printed copy of the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

This will not be provided by NCK Industries, Inc., but most students will be able to obtain copy from their company.

Who Should Attend

• Environmental Managers
• EHS Coordinators
• ISO 14001 Auditors
• ISO 14001 Project Managers
• Those involved in maintaining an EMS
• Internal Auditors
• EHS Consultants
• Managers who are audited in EMS audits
• Anyone seeking to improve their organization’s environmental performance

NCK Industries, Inc. is an Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider.

Attendees successfully completing the examinations provided in conjunction with this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for these Exemplar Global knowledge competency units:

EM – Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

AU – Auditing Management Systems

Day 1

Part 1: Terminology and Definitions

Part 2: Background, History and Rationale for EMS

Part 3: Introduction to the ISO 14001 family of documents

Part 4: Analysis of the Contents of ISO 14001

Part 5: Audit of the Active Manufacturing Co. (Audit #1)Audit of the Active Manufacturing Co. (Audit #1)

Part 6: Environmental System Requirements

Part 7: Analyzing EMS Audit Findings

Part 8: Exemplar Global and U.S. Certification System

Part 9: EMS Auditor Qualifications

Day 2

Part 1: Roles and Responsibility of Auditors

Part 2: Creation of Effective Audit Checklists

Part 3: Audit of Company Documents (Audit #2)

Part 4: Auditing Tips for the EMS Internal Auditor

Part 5: Audit of Active Mfg. – Department Audit (Audit #3)

Part 6: Compiling Audit Findings

Part 7: Documentation in the Environmental Management System

Day 3

Part 1: Planning and Conducting Effective Audits

Part 2: Refining Interview and Note-Taking Skills

Part 3: Applicability of the Elements to Company Situations

Part 4: Audit of Active Mfg. – Dept and System Auditing (Audit #4)

Part 5: Corrective Action Initiation and Closure

Part 6: Creation of an EMS Audit Report

Part 7: Preparation and Presentation of a Closing Meeting