ISO 14001 Foundation

Why should you attend?

ISO 14001 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage an Environmental Management System (EMS) as specified in ISO 14001. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of an EMS, including EMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for  ISO 14001 Foundation credential. A Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.

Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in Environmental Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in Environmental Management

Learning objectives

• Understand the elements and operations of an Environmental Management System and its principal processes
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of an EMS

Educational approach

• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
• Practical exercises include examples and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

None

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Management System (EMS) concepts as required by ISO 14001
Day 2: Environmental Management System requirements and Certification Exam

Examination

The  ISO 14001 Foundation exam fully meets the requirements of the  Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Environmental Management System (EMS)

Domain 2: Environmental Management System (EMS)

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for ISO 14001 Foundation Certification 

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