ISO 14001: Internal Auditor Training Course

This ISO 14001:2026 internal auditor training is suitable for professionals including:

• Top management
• EMS managers and officers
• EMS internal auditors
• Management system professionals and consultants
• Personnel responsible for environmental legal compliance
• Professionals seeking EMS audit training

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct effective ISO 14001:2015 internal audits with this comprehensive Internal Auditor training course. You will learn how to plan, prepare for and conduct internal audits of an Environmental Management System (EMS),
assessing conformity against the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.
The course covers essential auditing techniques, including effective questioning, gathering objective evidence, identifying environmental nonconformities and reporting audit findings. You will also explore how internal auditing can support environmental compliance, risk management, continual improvement and improved environmental performance. Ideal for those responsible for conducting internal audits within their organisation, this course provides the practical knowledge and confidence needed to carry out structured, effective and value-adding ISO 14001 internal audits.

• Prepare, conduct and follow-up on ISO 14001:2015 audit activities.
• Gain the skills to assess an organization’s capability to manage its environmental management system.
• Write factual audit reports.

The ISO 14001 internal auditor training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct effective internal audits of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026.

This EMS internal auditor training focuses on understanding ISO 14001:2026 requirements, auditing principles, and risk‑based audit approaches aligned with ISO 19011 guidelines. Through case studies, practical exercises, and interactive sessions, participants develop the competence to plan, conduct, and report internal audits that enhance compliance, continual
improvement, and environmental performance.
 

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Day 1 – Module 1: Awareness

• ISO 14001 History
• High-Level Structure
• Introduction to ISO 14001:2015
• Key changes in ISO 14001:2015
• Overview of the ISO 14001:2015
• Comparison between ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14001:2015
• Conversion Process and Timeline

Day 2 – Module 2: Audit Process

• Initiating an audit
• Document Review
• Audit Plan
• Audit Work Documents
• Opening Meeting
• Execute the audit
• Documenting Non-conformities
• Closing Meeting
• Audit Report
• Audit Follow-up

• Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts
• Small class sizes for a more engaging and personalised learning experience
• Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion  
  
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Upon Completion you will receive your globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate on ISO 14001: Internal Auditor.

• Participants should have a basic understanding of Environmental Management Systems.
  
  
• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 concepts is an advantage and will support better understanding of ISO 14001:2026 updates and audit practices.

How do I enroll for the ISO14001 internal auditor training course?

Toenroll, please fill out the form on the webpage accordingly

What is the ISO14001 internal auditor training course methodology?

Participants will learn through role plays, case studies, group exercises, scenarios and
discussions

Are there any tests in the middle of the ISO14001 internal auditor training course?

Thereare no in-between assessments, but case studies will be included inthe ISO14001 internal auditor training course

TÜV SÜD additionallyoffers the opportunity to deliver this training as a dedicated in-house course,delivered solely to your organisation to meet your needs and requirements. Toreceive a quote and find out more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Instructor

Name: Jacqueline Daley
Job Title: Management Systems Trainer and Lead Auditor

Jacqueline has more than 30 years of experience working with management systems, compliance and business improvement across a wide range of industries and organisational settings.

Her experience combines consultancy, management system development and implementation, auditing and professional training, giving her a strong practical understanding of how International Organization for Standardisation requirements apply within real businesses. She currently works as a third-party Lead Auditor, undertaking certification audits against a variety of ISO Standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001, alongside her wider consultancy and training activities.

Throughout her career, Jacqueline has supported organisations in developing, implementing and improving management systems, preparing for certification, managing risk and compliance, and embedding effective processes into day-to-day operations. Her training experience includes the delivery of management systems and compliance courses, webinars and bespoke programmes, as well as the development of course materials and practical implementation tools.

Jacqueline’s training style draws heavily on real world experience, using practical examples to make technical requirements understandable and relevant. Her focus is not simply on explaining the requirements of a standard, but on helping delegates understand how they can be applied effectively within their own organisations.