Integrated Management Systems
ISO 14001:2026 & ISO 21001:2025 & ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training
Overview
A professional programme for those who plan, lead and report management-system audits against ISO 14001:2026, ISO 21001:2025, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 as an integrated audit. It follows the audit principles of ISO 19011 and covers the full audit cycle — from planning and opening meeting to findings, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up — through realistic case work and role play.
Standards in this programme · 4
Explore each standard covered
ISO 14001:2026
Environmental Management System
Specifies requirements for an environmental management system that helps an organization control the environmental impact of its activities, products and services. It supports organizations in meeting legal and other obligations, cutting pollution and resource use, and demonstrating credible environmental performance to stakeholders. The 2026 edition keeps the established ISO 14001 framework while simplifying its structure and sharpening its focus on climate, biodiversity and resource priorities.
Key objectives
- Give organizations a systematic structure for managing environmental responsibilities
- Support compliance with environmental laws, regulations and other obligations
- Reduce waste, emissions and resource consumption through better process control
- Build stakeholder confidence through measurable, verifiable environmental performance
- Integrate smoothly with other ISO management system standards for combined use
Who uses it
Organizations aiming to reduce environmental impact and demonstrate responsible operations.
Structure of the standard
1–3Scope, references & terms
Introductory clauses defining the scope of the standard, normative references and key definitions.
4Context of the organisation
Understand internal and external issues, the needs and expectations of interested parties, and the scope of the management system.
5Leadership
Top-management commitment, an appropriate policy, and clearly assigned roles, responsibilities and authorities.
6Planning
Address risks and opportunities, set measurable objectives and plan the actions and changes to achieve them.
7Support
Provide the resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information the system needs.
8Operation
Plan and control the processes needed to meet environmental requirements, manage significant aspects and lifecycle considerations, and maintain emergency preparedness and response.
9Performance evaluation
Monitor, measure, analyse and evaluate; conduct internal audits and management reviews.
10Improvement
Manage nonconformities and corrective action and continually improve the management system.
Standard overview video
Contribution to the SDGs
Per ISO, ISO 14001 contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Interpret the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, ISO 21001:2025, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 in an audit context
- Plan an audit programme and an individual audit, including scope, criteria and sampling
- Lead an audit team and conduct opening and closing meetings
- Collect and evaluate objective evidence through interview, observation and document review
- Grade nonconformities and write clear, defensible audit findings
- Prepare the audit report and follow up corrective actions
Who should attend
Auditors, consultants, management representatives and professionals who want to lead first-, second- or third-party audits.
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