ISO Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification Training

Lead audits of Environmental Management Systems with confidence.

Master the auditing of Environmental Management Systems against ISO 14001:2015. This five-day Lead Auditor program covers environmental aspects and impacts, compliance obligations, and the full audit lifecycle so you can lead EMS audits and drive environmental performance.

5 DaysLive virtual or on-site cohortIntermediate to Advanced
$2,200per participant
5 Days
On-demand cohorts — enrolling now for upcoming sessions
Lead Auditor certificate of achievement upon passing the course assessment.
98% certification pass rate

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What You'll Learn

  • Interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements in an audit context
  • Evaluate environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations
  • Plan and lead EMS audits using ISO 19011 principles
  • Write clear, evidence-based findings and audit reports
  • Assess corrective actions and continual improvement

Who Should Attend

  • Environmental and EHS managers
  • QMS/EMS internal auditors
  • Sustainability and compliance professionals
  • Consultants supporting ISO 14001 certification

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental management concepts is recommended.

Course Curriculum

1

EMS & ISO 14001:2015 Fundamentals

Environmental policy, aspects/impacts, and life-cycle perspective.

2

Compliance Obligations & Legal Context

Identifying and evaluating environmental compliance requirements.

3

Audit Principles & ISO 19011

Auditor competence and the audit lifecycle for EMS.

4

Conducting the EMS Audit

Evidence gathering across operations, emergencies, and monitoring.

5

Findings, Reporting & Follow-up

Nonconformities, reporting, and verifying environmental corrective action.

Taught by Active Industry Practitioners

Every course is delivered by working quality, compliance, and process-improvement professionals — not full-time career instructors. Your trainers audit real management systems, lead real improvement projects, and hold the same certifications they teach. That means you learn how standards actually get implemented and audited in the field, not just what the textbook says.

Led by certified, currently-practicing auditors and Master Black Belts
Real-world case studies drawn from active client engagements
Practical, exam-focused instruction with implementation context
Part of the Exceleor family of quality & compliance brands

What Past Participants Say

The focus on real compliance obligations and evidence made me far more effective in our next surveillance audit.

EHS Manager

Chemical Processing

Practical, current, and taught by people who clearly audit environmental systems for a living.

Sustainability Lead

Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I take ISO 9001 first?

Not required. Many auditors cross-train across ISO 9001 and 14001, but this course stands on its own.

Is the exam included?

Yes — exam preparation and the end-of-course assessment are included.

Can my whole EHS team attend?

Yes. On-site and private team cohorts are available. Join the waitlist and note your team size.

Ready to get certified?

Join the waitlist for ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification Training and be first in line when the next cohort opens. Join 500+ certified professionals trained through the Exceleor family.

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