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ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course
Our online course provides all of the ISO 14001 knowledge you need, along with specialized instruction for becoming a certification auditor of Environmental Management Systems. Designed for beginners to both environmental management and certification audits, our course requires no prior knowledge or expertise.
The course exam is certified by ASIC. Upon successful completion of the exam, we will issue you a certificate. This certificate is proof of your newly acquired competency in Environmental Management Systems, as well as your ability to conduct certification audits and to lead audit teams.
This course is divided into three components: video lectures to watch, a workshop to attend, and an exam to take online. Each of these components gets you one step closer to becoming certified as an ISO 14001 certification auditor. Keep reading for explanations of these course components, and to discover how each will help you to prepare for certification as an ISO 14001 lead auditor.
Strahinja Stojanovic & Garry Cornell
Course language: English
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to the course | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 14001 | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| What is ISO 14001? | 01:00:00 | ||
| The structure of ISO 14001 | 03:00:00 | ||
| Introduction to environmental management system | 02:00:00 | ||
| Implementing ISO 14001 requirements | 02:30:00 | ||
| Implementing ISO 14001 as a project | 01:30:00 | ||
| Documenting ISO 14001 requirements | 03:30:00 | ||
| ISO 14001 Benefits | 02:30:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification FAQs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 2 - The planning phase | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Understanding your organization and its context [clause 4.1] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties [clause 4.2] | 02:00:00 | ||
| Determining the scope of the EMS [clause 4.3] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Leadership and commitment [clause 5.1] | 02:00:00 | ||
| Environmental Policy [clause 5.2] | 01:00:00 | ||
| Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities [clause 5.3] | 03:00:00 | ||
| Environmental objectives [clause 6.2] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Resources [clause 7.1] | 02:00:00 | ||
| Competence [clause 7.2] | 01:30:00 | ||
| Awareness [clause 7.3] | 01:30:00 | ||
| Communication [clause 7.4] | 01:30:00 | ||
| Documented information [clause 7.5] | 04:30:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 3 - Risks, opportunities and environmental aspects | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Addressing risks and opportunities [clause 6.1.1] | 03:00:00 | ||
| Environmental aspects and impacts – an introduction [clause 6.1.2] | 01:50:00 | ||
| Identification of environmental aspects [clause 6.1.2] | 03:30:00 | ||
| Evaluation of environmental aspects [clause 6.1.2] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Compliance obligations [clause 6.1.3] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Planning the implementation [clause 6.1.4] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 4 - Operation | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Operational planning and control – introduction [clause 8.1] | 04:30:00 | ||
| Managing outsourcing of operations [clause 8.1] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Controlling changes [clause 8.1] | 02:30:00 | ||
| Emergency preparedness and response [clause 8.2] | 06:00:00 | ||
| Operating the EMS [clause 8.1] | 02:00:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 5 - The Check and Act phases | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation [clause 9.1] | 06:00:00 | ||
| Internal audit [clause 9.2] | 01:30:00 | ||
| Management review [clause 9.3] | 05:30:00 | ||
| Nonconformities and corrective actions [clause 10.1] | 04:00:00 | ||
| Continual improvement [clause 10.2] | 02:00:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 6 - Auditing basics | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Auditor assumptions | 01:00:00 | ||
| Techniques for finding evidence | 03:30:00 | ||
| Sampling the records | 01:30:00 | ||
| Interviewing techniques | 03:30:00 | ||
| The audit findings | 00:30:00 | ||
| Nonconformities | 01:30:00 | ||
| Observations | 00:30:00 | ||
| Internal vs. external audit | 01:00:00 | ||
| Annual audit program | 03:00:00 | ||
| Audit plan for an individual audit | 02:00:00 | ||
| Creation of the checklist | 02:30:00 | ||
| Internal audit report | 00:30:00 | ||
| Corrective action follow up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Recording the evidence | 02:30:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 7 - Understanding auditing standards | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| What is certification? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification process | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification of integrated management systems | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction to accreditation and ISO 17021 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Competences of lead auditors required by ISO 17021-1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction to International Accreditation Forum (IAF) documents | 00:00:00 | ||
| Introduction to ISO 19011 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Principles of auditing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 8 - Understanding audit roles and responsibilities | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit Team Leader / Lead Auditor | 00:00:00 | ||
| Auditor | 00:00:00 | ||
| Technical Specialist | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification Reviewer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit Client | 00:00:00 | ||
| Management Team | 00:00:00 | ||
| Auditee | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hosts / Guides | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 9 - Planning the audit | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit criteria and objectives | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit scope | 00:00:00 | ||
| Selecting audit methods | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sampling evidence in audits | 00:00:00 | ||
| Types of remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
| Deciding when to use remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
| Planning the use of remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
| Selecting the audit team | 00:00:00 | ||
| Managing audit risks | 00:00:00 | ||
| Preparing the audit plan | 00:00:00 | ||
| Allocating audit activities to auditors | 00:00:00 | ||
| Making contact with the audit client | 00:00:00 | ||
| Preparation of audit resources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 10 - Managing the audit process | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Opening meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Managing site visits | 00:00:00 | ||
| Interviews | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit evidence requests | 00:00:00 | ||
| Debriefing sessions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Dealing with conflicts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 11 - Managing your audit team | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| The importance of managing your audit team | 00:00:00 | ||
| Communication with the team before the audit | 00:00:00 | ||
| Managing audit progress | 00:00:00 | ||
| Team meetings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Managing audit findings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Managing audit records | 00:00:00 | ||
| What to do when you hit problems | 00:00:00 | ||
| Evaluating your audit management | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Module 12 - Completing a successful audit | |||
| Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
| Audit findings | 00:00:00 | ||
| How to reach audit conclusions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Planning the closing meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Holding an effective closing meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
| Dealing with feedback at closing meetings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Effective audit report writing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Post-audit activities, corrections, and correction actions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification review process | 00:00:00 | ||
| Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
| Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
- With the purchase you get:
- 1-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
- Certificate approved by ASIC
- ISO 14001 INTERNAL AUDIT CHECKLIST
- Access to course script
- Free exam retake
- Access to practice exam
- Price US$ 1797
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This part of the course is completely free. It is arranged into 12 modules, with each module containing a number of video lectures and quizzes to speed up your learning, plus a recap quiz to help you prepare for the certification exam. You can see the content of each module in the curriculum above. The video lectures are all recorded in advance, so you can watch them whenever you like, wherever you like.
Your instructors for this course are Garry Cornell and Strahinja Stojanovic. Garry is deeply experienced in ISO standards, having worked as a consultant, a senior manager, and a certification auditor. He has worked with businesses worldwide, in many types of industries, helping them with the implementation and continual improvement of their management systems. Strahinja has extensive experience as a certification auditor, a consultant, and a trainer in ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS 18001. He has also authored dozens of articles featured on the leading ISO 14001 blog, and the ISO 14001 Documentation Toolkits.
Type: Online video lectures
Course language: English
It’s difficult to develop the skills necessary to conduct certification audits by only watching video lectures. This is why we created an interactive workshop, which you can attend through an online webinar. This one-day workshop will allow you to gain practical knowledge of the steps in a certification audit, utilizing role playing activities, case studies, and other resources. You’ll also learn soft skills that will help you in preparation for the certification exam, as well as in the field as a certification auditor.
If you are interested in attending one of our live online workshops, check out the dates for the workshops, and you can participate from anywhere.
Duration: 1-day workshop
Type: Online webinar
Workshop language: English
Once you have watched the video lectures and participated in the workshop, you will be eligible for the certification exam. Because this exam is online, you may take it from anywhere, at a time that’s convenient for you.
When you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate approved by ASIC. This certification is recognized around the world as evidence that you are authorized to conduct certification audits for ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
The exam fee is built into the price of the workshop, so once you have booked your workshop, you will also have access to the exam.
Number of question: 92
Type: Online proctored exam
Exam language: English
Benefits of getting the certificate
Certificate of competence proves that you attended the eTraining course, and that you passed the exam certified by ASIC. This ensures that you understand and can apply the knowledge you gained in each of the course's modules.
How to get certified?
It's simple:
1) Watch complete videos of all lectures, and answer all practice exams.
2) Attend the workshop.
3) Pass the online exam.
Bonuses with the certificate
Once you purchase the certificate, you will receive the following bonuses:
Internal Audit Checklist (Word document)
The internal audit checklist includes all necessary questions to ensure each requirement of the ISO 14001 standard is implemented and maintained within the Environmental Management System, and it includes the ability for the company to add additional questions to suit additional company needs.
Course Script (PDF)
If you decide to purchase the exam you will get the PDF script from the course completely free. The script includes everything said in the videos and all quizzes.
This way, you can access course materials any time you like, making it much easier to practice and prepare for the exam.
Free exam retake
Once you purchase the exam, you will be able to retake it.
This means, if you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you can retake it one time, free of charge.
There is no mandatory waiting period between the two attempts.
Practice Exam
With the purchase of the exam, you get access to practice exams. You can use these exams to test your knowledge and familiarize yourself with the exam environment.
The results from the practice exam do not have any effect on the results of the final exam.
Course Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you may watch the video lectures at your own pace, although we recommend that you finish them within 3 or 4 weeks to get the most benefit.
No, all of the video lectures are recorded, so these and all of the other materials (articles, quizzes, etc.) are always available for you to access when it’s convenient.
None at all! We developed this course to be easily understandable, even for beginners in this field.
The fee is required for the certification by Exemplar Global. We do provide the video lectures and associated materials at no charge, but we have to charge for the workshop, the online exam, and the certificate. Please note that the fee is much less than you would pay to attend similar classroom-based courses and exams. And, included in the price are bonus materials to help you get ready for the workshop and exam, including PDF scripts from all of the video lectures, plus practice exams, activity questions, and links to additional information.
To participate in the online workshop, we will send you a special link to connect to the Zoom. All you need is a computer with microphone and speakers.
You will have to watch all of the video lectures in order to attend the workshop.
The exam is taken online, so you can take it from home, from your office, or anywhere else. We utilize an online proctoring service to make this happen – click here to learn more.
Once you have completed all of the video lectures and the workshop, you are free to take the exam. Assuming that you earn a passing score, you will then be sent the certificate. The convenience of the online exam is possible because of the online proctoring service, which will require proof of your identity and will monitor the exam to ensure that no outside help is used. Click here to learn more about this service.
It’s easy! All you need is a PC, Mac, or mobile device, a broadband internet connection, and access to a browser like Safari, FireFox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer. Just make sure you allow enough time to finish the course.
This course, along with the skills learned during the workshop, provides everything you need to pass the online exam and become certified, including video lectures, quizzes, and extra reading materials. And, if you decide to purchase the exam, you’ll not only gain access to the workshop — you will also receive bonus materials in the form of a PDF script of all of the video lectures, quiz questions, links to learn more, and access to the practice exams. Preparing for an exam has never been easier!
- With the purchase you get:
- 1-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
- Certificate approved by ASIC
- ISO 14001 INTERNAL AUDIT CHECKLIST
- Access to course script
- Free exam retake
- Access to practice exam
- Price US$ 1797
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