Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Stringent environmental regulations worldwide necessitate robust Environment Management Systems (EMS). Non-compliance can lead to consumer backlash, social boycotts, and loss of operating licenses. Top Management is held accountable for environmental negligence. Internal audits, especially following ISO 14001:2015 standards, are crucial for assessing compliance. Entities should maintain dedicated audit teams to conduct regular audits across all areas, ensuring adherence to standards and mitigating risks.

Dates -

23rd to 27th March. 2026

11th to 15th May. 2026

20th to 24th July. 2026

14th to 18th Sep. 2026

2nd to 6th Nov. 2026

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ABOUT THE COURSE

The EMS Lead Auditor Course for ISO 14001:2015 provides an essential foundation of knowledge and a hands-on understanding of environmental management systems (EMS). Participants in the course are introduced to the principles, requirements, processes, tools, and techniques related to conducting lead audits on organizational compliance with this internationally recognized standard.

Through lectures, interactive discussions, and exercises as well as case scenarios, students become prepared to demonstrate professional auditing competence required by international standards organizations to meet applicable certification criteria.

Upon successfully completing this EMS Training Audit Program participants will be accredited fully compliant professionals – able to conduct sustained integral audits of Environmental Management Systems that adhere closely to key elements set out in ISO 14001: 2015.

TESTIMONIALS

What I enjoyed was the Instructor's
command over the topic, authentic, subject specialist, expert - Active and lively delivery mode.

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Wonderful learning experience.

Certainly! I gained great insights

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Very experienced and provide many informative tips, good execution of the case studies and exercises..

Covered all the relevant topics and helped us to understand the practical side of things also. A very knowledgeable session

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I learned so much!

WILL LOVE TO ATTEND THIS SESSION ANYTIME AGAIN!

Elaborate course. Was explained with examples and the delivery was very good.

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Instructor is really great, on a scale of 5, I will give 5/5

ABOUT THE COURSE DESIGNER

Shrikrishna Kulkarni

Mr. Shrikrishna Kulkarni is an IT Evangelist with more than 30 years of diverse experience in Banking, Pharma, Manufacturing, Telecom(M&E), Power and consulting experience in BCM, ITDR BCP, Infrastructure, Cloud, Managed Security Services (MSS), IT Audit, ITES, IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Risk Assessment, Cyber Security Risk Management, ISO 22301, 27001 Consultancy, As a seasoned consultant, trainer, and auditor, he specializes in Business Continuity Management (BCM), IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), and compliance frameworks including ISO 22301:2022, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 42001, ISO 27001.

As a ISO 22301 and BCM SME have been involved in consulting, training and auditing. Handled assignments related to areas of Business continuity , IT Disaster recovery and Risk Management and Crisis Management and have assisted to implement BCM/ ITDR and help them to get ISO 22301 certification by conducting gap assessment . Have delivered around 6 full implementations on BCMS projects in India and globally like Design and Engineering Service in Pune specializing in CAE, Company specialize in Compliance management, Litigation Management. As an EU GDPR Certified, he is involved in consulting & doing GDPR assessment. Some of the key projects in Data Protection and Privacy: A Research Solutions Company specializes in Recruitment, Finance, Creative & marketing – Mumbai; A Learning Management System company.

Mr. Shrikrishna has extensive experience of working with companies like VMWare, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Netmagic (NTT) ,Thermax, etc. in various capacities and handled varied projects viz; Complex IT projects and issues that encompass a wide range of internal and external systems; Components, and processes; Business Continuity; Project Management; Pre-Sales; Audit & Compliance.

4 times

WINNER OF SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR (Middle East and India & South Asia)

100+

IMPLEMENTATIONS

30+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

450,000+

TRAINED/ INTERACTED

LEARNING OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

Explain the purpose of an environmental management system, its standards, management system audits, third-party certification, and the business benefits of better environmental management system performance.

Describe an auditor's role and responsibilities in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on an audit of an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, if applicable.

Provide participants with an overview of EMS standards and requirements

Understand the principles and practices related to environmental management systems

Learn best practices for planning, managing, auditing, and reporting on EMS results

Be equipped with knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification process.

Gain an understanding of the legal aspects related to EMS.

Schedule, conduct, report on, and follow up on an audit of an environmental management system to determine compliance (or lack thereof) with ISO 14001, ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021-1, as appropriate.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course has been designed for companies ready to embark onto a promising business sustainability journey and would like to empower their senior management executives with necessary knowhow, inputs and insights to achieve the overall business goal. It invites participation of C-suite Executives, Leadership team and Board members.

Senior management teams from Operations, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Emergency management, IT Disaster Recovery etc., who are accountable to implement effective Business Continuity and Resilience within their organizations.

Quality executives or managers

Representatives of the management

Internal EMS auditors currently employed

EMS personnel working as ISO Consultants who want to pursue careers in EMS auditing, such as those with a - B.Tech., M.Tech., BSC, MSC, MCA, or MBA.

Professionals in total quality & environmental management

COURSE LAYOUT

Day 1

Introduction
Terms
Principles
Framework
Process

Day 2

Defining the
governance
Scope, context, & risk criteria
Risk identification

Day 3

Analysis
Treatment
Evaluation

Day 4

Recording & reporting
Monitoring & review
Communication & consultation

Day 5

Certification Examination

ABOUT CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

Continuity & Resilience (C&R) is a ISO 22301 ISO 27001 Certified Management Consulting Firm providing quality services in the niche area of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience. C&R help organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions and disasters. C&R has been in the business for over 18 years, and have served more than 590 companies in over 20 countries across industries, delivering excellence and value to their clients.

C&R Consult / Train / Assess and Certify in the of domains Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Information Security and Cyber Security • C&R also provide advisory services in Automation tools – BCM/ ITDR/ Mass Communication, Workplace recovery and E-Learning.

18+ Year Track Record - Trust our extensive experience in the field.

7000+ Professionals Trained: Join a network of skilled individuals.

100+ Successful Implementations/Assessments/Audits:

Benefit from our proven track record

ISO 22301 Certified: Assuring the highest standards in BCM.

ISO 27001 Certified: Ensuring information security excellence.

Multiple Accolades: We have won multiple awards for our services, including the BCI Hall of Fame Award, the BCI Service Provider of the Year Award for the Middle East and India (multiple times).

ABOUT FQA INTERNATIONAL

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FQA, recognized globally as a leading knowledge organization, serves as a unifying platform for experts in Quality, IT, and Human Capital, dedicated to elevating the performance and market credibility of businesses and institutions worldwide.

The organization operates on the fundamental belief that an organization's path to improved quality is intricately intertwined with the continuous growth and development of its workforce. By prioritizing comprehensive skills development across all hierarchical levels, FQA enables leaders, management personnel, and teams to not only cultivate essential competencies but also foster a profound shift in attitudes and approaches towards quality commitments.

Through meticulously crafted workshops and programs, FQA strives to nurture a culture of strategic thinking and effective execution, empowering participants to internalize and apply the acquired skills to effectively drive their respective organizations towards the realization of their overarching vision, mission, and goals. Firm in its conviction that human potential, regardless of geographical location, can reach unprecedented pinnacles of excellence, FQA remains committed to equipping individuals with the necessary tools and motivation to create a more promising and impactful tomorrow.

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