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ISO 14001 Environmental:2015 Lead and Internal Auditor Trainings

What does ISO 14001:2015 include?

ISO 14001:2015 specifies requirements for an environmental management system to enable an organization to develop and implement a policy which objectives take into account legal requirements as well as other requirements for which the organization subscribes with information about significant environmental aspects. It applies to those environmental aspects that the organization identifies in which it can control and which it can influence. It does not itself state specific environmental performance criteria.

 

 

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ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Systems Lead Auditor Training (Live-Online)

 Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 5 • CEU Hours: 4

 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST

 

Overview

Environmental and occupational health & safety risks affect every organization, and regulatory pressure continues to rise. To stay compliant and protect both people and the planet, companies need skilled auditors who can evaluate management systems against international standards and drive meaningful improvement.

This live-online ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training course is recognized by Exemplar Global and provides a complete path to becoming a certified Lead Auditor for both ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.

Over five intensive days, you’ll develop practical auditing skills and a solid understanding of both standards, along with the tools to evaluate conformance, identify risk, and drive system improvement. Whether you’re auditing internally, working with suppliers, or supporting certification efforts, this course prepares you to lead with confidence.

This training combines environmental and occupational health & safety content in a streamlined format that is helpful for professionals at all levels. The first four days cover ISO 14001 audit training, including management system principles, audit planning, conducting interviews, writing findings, and leading audit teams. The fifth day builds on this foundation with targeted instruction on ISO 45001 and hazard identification, allowing you to complete both credentials in one course.

This program goes beyond theoretical knowledge by using case studies, exercises, and role-playing scenarios to build real-world skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to conduct value-added audits that improve system effectiveness, support regulatory compliance, and help your organization meet its environmental and safety goals.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites for this training.

This ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 lead auditor training course is beneficial for both quality novices and lifetime professionals.

All students are required to bring their own printed copies of the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

These will not be provided by Axeon, but most students will be able to obtain copies from their company.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training - Woman in safety gear looking at camera.

Who Should Attend

  • Environmental Managers
  • Health & Safety Managers
  • EHS Coordinators
  • Management Representatives
  • Audit Program Managers
  • Lead Auditor Candidates
  • Those involved in designing or maintaining an EMS or OHSMS
  • Internal Auditors
  • EHS Consultants
  • Top Management
  • Managers who are audited in EMS or OHSMS audits
  • Anyone seeking to improve their organization’s environmental and safety performance

 

Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider

Axeon 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
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
OH – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)

Exemplar Global TPECS Certified badge for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

*The AU and TL competency units offered during the course are generic for all Exemplar Global-recognized Lead Auditor courses. Once they have been completed for one Lead Auditor course, they do not have to be repeated for additional courses. So, by adding the OH and EMS competency units to this training package, it allows you to get jointly certified to both standards.

*This course is delivered by Axeon in partnership with Quality Management International, Inc. Completion of this course satisfies the training requirements for certification by Exemplar Global as a lead auditor.

 

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Objectives 

  1. Develop the knowledge and skills required to become a Lead Auditor.
  2. Improve your understanding of the international standard.
  3. Conform to the auditing practices outlined in ISO 19011.
  4. Fulfill the education requirements of the Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor program for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

 

Agenda

Day 1
Part 1: Course Introduction
Part 2: Humans and the Environment
Part 3: Test on Humans & Environment / Review
Part 4: Environmental Lingo
Part 5: Assessing Environmental Impacts
Part 6: Test on Environmental Impacts / Review
Part 7: Lunch
Part 8: Understanding ISO 14001
 
Day 2
Part 1: Learning Game on Pre-assignment
Part 2: Exercise: Audit Case Studies
Part 3: Test on Standard
Part 4: Lunch
Part 5: Review Test
Part 6: AU Module – Part 1. Intro to Auditing
Part 7: Test on Part 1 / Review Test
Part 8: Part 2. Preparing for an Audit
 
Day 3
Part 1: Test on Part 2 / Review Test
Part 2: Part 3. Conducting the Audit
Part 3: Test on Part 3 / Review Test
Part 4: Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 5: Lunch
Part 6: Complete Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 7: Part 4. Completing the Audit
Part 8: Test on Part 4 / Review Test
Part 9: Exercise: Writing Nonconformity Statements
 
Day 4
Part 1: TL Unit: Leading an Audit Team
Part 2: Audit Role Play Exercise 2
Part 3: Lunch
Part 4: Exercise: Conducting a Closing Meeting
Part 5: Writing the Audit Report
Part 6: Test on TL Unit / Review and Retake
Part 7: Class Wrap-Up
 
Day 5
Part 1: ISO 45001 Course Introduction
Part 2: Hazard Identification
Part 3: Understanding ISO 45001 (Part 1)
Part 4: Lunch
Part 5: Understanding ISO 45001 (Part 2)
Part 6: Test on Standard
Part 7: Review Test & Submit Corrections
Part 8: Class Wrap-Up

 


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ISO 14001 Training – EMS Lead Auditor Course (Live-Online)

 Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 4 • CEU Hours: 3.2

 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST

 

Overview

Organizations face increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact and comply with evolving regulations. This ISO 14001 training course for lead auditors prepares you to lead effective environmental management system audits that drive compliance, reduce risk, and support sustainability goals.

In this four-day, Exemplar Global–recognized ISO 14001 training, you’ll learn how to interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements and apply them in real-world audit situations. The course walks you through the full audit process, from planning and conducting interviews to writing findings and leading closing meetings.

You’ll participate in interactive exercises, case studies, and audit role-play scenarios to build practical skills and gain hands-on experience. Training also covers how to assess environmental risks, identify meaningful nonconformities, and use audit results to improve system performance.

Whether you’re just starting your auditing journey or advancing your current role, this ISO 14001 training gives you the knowledge and confidence to perform value-added audits that help your organization meet its environmental and regulatory commitments.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites for this training.

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

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

This will not be provided by Axeon, but most students will be able to obtain a copy from their company.

ISO a14001 Training - Air pollution coming out of a smoke stack.

Who Should Attend

  • Environmental Managers
  • EHS Coordinators
  • Management Representatives
  • Audit Program Managers
  • Lead Auditor Candidates
  • Those involved in designing or maintaining an EMS
  • Internal Auditors
  • EHS Consultants
  • Top Management
  • Managers who are audited in EMS audits
  • Anyone seeking to improve their organization’s environmental and safety performance

 

Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider

Axeon 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
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

Exemplar Global TPECS Certified badge for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

*The AU and TL competency units offered during the ISO 14001 training are generic for all Exemplar Global-recognized Lead Auditor courses. Once they have been completed for one Lead Auditor course, they do not have to be repeated for additional courses.

*This course is delivered by Axeon in partnership with Quality Management International, Inc. Completion of this course satisfies the training requirements for certification by Exemplar Global as a lead auditor.

 

ISO 14001 Training Objectives 

  1. Develop the knowledge and skills required to become a Lead Auditor.
  2. Improve your understanding of the international standard.
  3. Conform to the auditing practices outlined in ISO 19011.
  4. Fulfill the education requirements of the Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor program for ISO 14001.

 

Agenda

Day 1
Part 1: Course Introduction
Part 2: Humans and the Environment
Part 3: Test on Humans & Environment / Review
Part 4: Environmental Lingo
Part 5: Assessing Environmental Impacts
Part 6: Test on Environmental Impacts / Review
Part 7: Lunch
Part 8: Understanding ISO 14001
 
Day 2
Part 1: Learning Game on Pre-assignment
Part 2: Exercise: Audit Case Studies
Part 3: Test on Standard
Part 4: Lunch
Part 5: Review Test
Part 6: AU Module – Part 1. Intro to Auditing
Part 7: Test on Part 1 / Review Test
Part 8: Part 2. Preparing for an Audit
 
Day 3
Part 1: Test on Part 2 / Review Test
Part 2: Part 3. Conducting the Audit
Part 3: Test on Part 3 / Review Test
Part 4: Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 5: Lunch
Part 6: Complete Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 7: Part 4. Completing the Audit
Part 8: Test on Part 4 / Review Test
Part 9: Exercise: Writing Nonconformity Statements
 
Day 4
Part 1: TL Unit: Leading an Audit Team
Part 2: Audit Role Play Exercise 2
Part 3: Lunch
Part 4: Exercise: Conducting a Closing Meeting
Part 5: Writing the Audit Report
Part 6: Test on TL Unit / Review and Retake
Part 7: Class Wrap-Up

 


Related Courses 

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global

 

ISO 14001 Course – Internal Auditor (Live-Online)

 Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 3 • CEU Hours: 2.4

 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST

 

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 Axeon, but most students will be able to obtain copy from their company.

ISO 14001 Course - 3 windmills in a field

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

 

Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider

Axeon 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

Exemplar Global TPECS Certified badge for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

*The AU competency unit offered during the 14001 course is generic for all Exemplar Global-recognized Auditor courses.

*This course is delivered by Axeon in partnership with Quality Management International, Inc.

 

ISO 14001 Course Objectives 

  1. Develop the knowledge and skills required to become an Internal Auditor.
  2. Improve your understanding of the international standard.
  3. Conform to the auditing practices outlined in ISO 19011.

 

Agenda

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

 


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ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global

 

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Systems Internal Auditor Training (Live-Online)

 Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 4 • CEU Hours: 3.2

 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST

 

Overview

Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to conduct effective internal audits for both ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 in one comprehensive, four-day course. This live-online training is recognized by Exemplar Global and provides dual certification to help you meet your organization’s internal auditing needs for environmental and occupational health & safety management systems.

You’ll learn how to interpret ISO 14001 requirements, evaluate environmental impacts, and audit your Environmental Management System (EMS) effectively. The course also introduces ISO 45001, so you can confidently assess workplace safety systems as part of your internal audit program.

With guided instruction, role play exercises, and step-by-step auditing tools, you’ll practice real-world skills like planning audits, conducting interviews, identifying nonconformities, and writing reports. Training aligns with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and includes competency-based assessments to ensure you’re ready for the job.

Whether you’re a project team member, compliance professional, or just getting started with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, this course equips you to contribute to both environmental performance and occupational health & safety success.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites for this training.

This ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 internal auditor training course is beneficial for both quality novices and lifetime professionals.

All students are required to bring their own printed copies of the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

These will not be provided by Axeon, but most students will be able to obtain copies from their company.

ISO 14001 & ISO 14001 Auditor Training - Fields with windmills in the distance

Who Should Attend

  • Environmental Managers
  • Health & Safety Managers
  • EHS Coordinators
  • Those involved in designing or maintaining an EMS or OHSMS
  • Internal Auditors
  • EHS Consultants
  • Managers who are audited in EMS or OHSMS audits
  • Anyone seeking to improve their organization’s environmental and safety performance

 

Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider

Axeon 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
OH – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)

Exemplar Global TPECS Certified badge for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

*The AU competency unit offered during the course are generic for all Exemplar Global-recognized Lead Auditor courses. Once they have been completed for one Internal Auditor course, they do not have to be repeated for additional courses. So, by adding the EMS and OH competency units to this training package, it allows you to get jointly certified to both standards.

*This course is delivered by Axeon in partnership with Quality Management International, Inc. Completion of this course satisfies the training requirements for certification by Exemplar Global as an internal auditor.

 

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training Objectives 

  1. Develop the knowledge and skills required to become a Lead Auditor.
  2. Improve your understanding of the international standard.
  3. Conform to the auditing practices outlined in ISO 19011.

 

Agenda

Day 1
Part 1: Course Introduction
Part 2: Humans and the Environment
Part 3: Test on Humans & Environment / Review
Part 4: Environmental Lingo
Part 5: Assessing Environmental Impacts
Part 6: Test on Environmental Impacts / Review
Part 7: Lunch
Part 8: Understanding ISO 14001
 
Day 2
Part 1: Learning Game on Pre-assignment
Part 2: Exercise: Audit Case Studies
Part 3: Test on Standard
Part 4: Lunch
Part 5: Review Test
Part 6: AU Module – Part 1. Intro to Auditing
Part 7: Test on Part 1 / Review Test
Part 8: Part 2. Preparing for an Audit
 
Day 3
Part 1: Test on Part 2 / Review Test
Part 2: Part 3. Conducting the Audit
Part 3: Test on Part 3 / Review Test
Part 4: Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 5: Lunch
Part 6: Complete Audit Role Play Exercise 1
Part 7: Part 4. Completing the Audit
Part 8: Test on Part 4 / Review Test
Part 9: Exercise: Writing Nonconformity Statements
 
Day 4
Part 1: ISO 45001 Course Introduction
Part 2: Hazard Identification
Part 3: Understanding ISO 45001 (Part 1)
Part 4: Lunch
Part 5: Understanding ISO 45001 (Part 2)
Part 6: Test on Standard
Part 7: Review Test & Submit Corrections
Part 8: Class Wrap-Up

 


Related Courses 

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training – Recognized by Exemplar Global

 

This course is designed for managers and executives that need to understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2016 and the implications for their organizations.

Who Should Attend

ISO 14001:2016 project team members, members of management, senior executives, EA Managers, internal auditors, Environmental professionals, and anyone who wants an introductory understanding of ISO 14001:2016.

 

Goals

To provide decision-makers with information that will help them to provide direction for their existing or planned ISO 14001:2016 environmental management system.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Participants will understand

  • The requirements of ISO 14001:2016
  • Understand the implications and benefits for your organization
  • How to ensure benefits and results
  • Managements role in effective internal audits

 

Additional One Day Executive Overview Outcomes

  • Identify steps necessary for your organization to successfully implement ISO 14001:2016
  • Impact on Documents and Processes
  • How ISO 14001:2016 will be interpreted by your auditor

 

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Days: 2 • CTUs: 1.6

This Program Will Benefit

People who are looking for a course that will provide the skills necessary to successfully implement ISO 14001. Project managers who are looking for an in-depth, start to finish understanding, of how to manage a successful project. Project managers and members of an ISO 14001 implementation team who want to know the specific steps to undertake to assure a successful project. Members of ISO 14001 project teams who want to gain critical knowledge to move their organization toward cost effective. ISO Project Managers who want to use the latest project management techniques to effectively manage their project.

 

Personnel who attend this course will leave with

  • A detailed project timeline that has been customized for their organization and its unique needs
  • A complete understanding of the project management steps necessary for success
  • A list of implications for their organization
  • A communication plan for Top Managers, Managers and decision makers and employees
  • A list of barriers unique to their organization and a plan for overcoming these
  • A project task list that is customized to their organization with names assigned to each task
  • A resource plan including a project budget
  • A Gap Analysis that identifies and prioritizes the areas requiring the most work
  • The confidence necessary to proceed with a successful project

 

Use this training to Jumpstart (or re-start) your ISO 14001 Implementation Project

This course is designed for participants who need to implement ISO 14001 within their organization. Participants will understand the requirements and the implications for their organization and will acquire tools that will help them:

  • Fully understand and successfully interpret the ISO 14001 requirements
  • Achieve the benefits that are inherent within the ISO 14001 requirements
  • Proceed with their project in a timely, cost effective manner
  • Understand the obligations directed or implied within the ISO 14001 requirements
  • Create a communication plan for your organization, management and executives
  • Develop a project plan including timeline and assigned responsibility for specific tasks

The agenda and course content described below has been created by Quality Management and Educational experts with the goal of making your project a success. This is a hands on course with each student walking away from the course with “deliverables” that are intended to jump start your ISO 14001 project.

This course can be customized to meet the unique implementation needs of your organization.

 

Agenda

 

Day 1

  • Background and Introduction
  • The contents of ISO 14001
  • Activity #1 Implications of the Requirements
  • Discussion of Activity #1
  • Strategies for Making the Requirements Work for Your Organization
  • Project Management
  • Gap Analysis Activity #2

 

Day 2

  • Student Activity #3 Identifying and Communicating Anticipated Benefits
  • Student Activity #4 Differences in Approach to be Communicated
  • Student Activity #5 Anticipated Involvement (Scope of Work)
  • Student Activity #6 First Steps in Initiating the Project
  • Student Activity #7 Responsibilities within the Project
  • Student Activity #8 Reporting and controlling project results
  • Student Activity #9 Identification of Business Factors
  • Student Activity #10 Driving and Restraining Forces
  • Student Activity #11 Skills Acquisition Planning
  • Student Activity #12 Anticipated Resources
  • Student Activity #13 Budget and Deadlines
  • Student Activity #14 Building a Project Plan and Timeline
  • Selecting a Certification Body
  • Project Notes

 

As a member of your ISO 14001 project team, you gain critical knowledge to move your company ahead in today’s competitive marketplace. ISO Management Representatives will gain the credibility and prestige to effectively interact with certification bodies, customers, and suppliers.