Expert ISO 14001:2015 Transition Training & Auditor Certification

The official transition period for moving from ISO 14001:2004 to the 2015 version ended in September 2018. All organizations must now be certified to the ISO 14001:2015 standard. Our training ensures your team is fully equipped to manage and audit according to these current requirements, focusing on the high-level structure, risk-based thinking, and leadership engagement mandated by the latest version of the standard.

Yes, ISO 14001:2015 is the current and fully valid version of the standard for Environmental Management Systems. It is periodically reviewed by the International Organization for Standardization to ensure it remains relevant, but as of now, it is the standard that organizations are certified against. Our courses provide the most up-to-date training and certification for this version, ensuring your credentials are current and recognized.

ISO 14001 training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and audit an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on the standard. Courses range from foundational awareness and transition training for the 2015 version to specialized internal and lead auditor certifications. The goal is to understand the requirements for improving environmental performance, fulfilling compliance obligations, and achieving environmental objectives.

This training is ideal for Environmental Managers, EHS specialists, Quality Managers, consultants, and any personnel responsible for managing or auditing an EMS. It is also highly valuable for members of an internal audit team and management representatives who need a deep understanding of the standard's requirements to ensure organizational compliance and drive continuous improvement within their environmental programs.

Our internal auditor course will teach you how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an ISO 14001 audit. You will learn how to gather objective evidence, identify nonconformities, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. These skills are crucial for maintaining your organization's EMS, ensuring it conforms to the standard, and identifying opportunities for enhancing your company's environmental performance.

We offer flexible training delivery options to suit your needs. This includes onsite training for teams at your facility, allowing for a tailored approach that addresses your specific operational context. We also provide virtual, instructor-led courses and self-paced online modules for individuals seeking to gain certification on their own schedule. Contact us to discuss the best format for you or your team.

Yes, our auditor certification courses conclude with a final examination to assess your comprehension and ability to apply the ISO 14001:2015 standard in an audit scenario. Successful completion of this exam is required to earn your certificate, which demonstrates to employers and stakeholders that you have achieved a recognized level of competency in environmental management system auditing.

While the certification itself does not expire, the ISO standards are periodically updated. It is a professional best practice to stay current with any changes to the standard and pursue continuous education. We recommend attending refresher courses or transition training whenever a new version of the ISO 14001 standard is released to ensure your skills and knowledge remain relevant and effective in your role.