Internal auditor of the environmental management system (ISO 14001, ISO 19011)

An external auditor of management systems is an independent specialist who assesses the compliance of an organization’s management system with established standards and requirements. The significance of an external auditor lies in providing an unbiased view of the organization’s activities, which helps to improve efficiency, transparency, and trust from stakeholders.

Completing the “External Auditor of Management Systems” course is important for several reasons:

1. Professional Development: The course provides in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for conducting external audits, enhancing your qualifications and competitiveness in the job market.

2. Compliance with Standards: Training helps to understand the requirements of international standards, which is critically important for ensuring the compliance of the organization’s management systems.

3. Certification: Reports from external audits form the basis for issuing certificates for the management system, increasing trust in the organization from clients and partners.

4. Improving Efficiency: External auditors contribute to enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the organization’s activities, which is important for its sustainable development.

This course is a necessary step for those who aspire to become highly qualified external auditors and make a significant contribution to the development of their organization.

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Duration

36 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian

Format

100% online

Objectives

• Understand the principles of implementing an EMS in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001

• Get a complete understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques necessary for the effective management of the EMS

• Gain knowledge in the scope of risks identification and opportunities related to EMS

• Understand the relationship between the EMS and compliance with the requirements of various stakeholders of the organization.

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advise organizations on the best environmental management and internal audit practices

• Familiarize oneself with all stages of preparing and carrying out an internal audit

• Acquire the necessary knowledge to manage an EMS audit team

• Understand the operation of the EMS in accordance with ISO 14001

• Improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of the organization and decision-making in the context of the environmental management system

Target audience

• Internal auditors

• Project managers and consultants who wish to master the environmental management system audit process

• Members of the EMS implementation team at the enterprise

• Professionals who want to gain in-depth knowledge of the EMS

• Specialists involved in daily support of EMS processes

• Students of specialized faculties

Document on completion

Document on completion EMS internal auditor certificate listed in the SIC international register.

Thematic plan

The course program includes 2 modules:

  1. Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
  2. Internal audit (ISO 19011)

The program is designed for 36 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests.

Objectives

Module 1 Environmental management system (ISO 14001)

Number of hours

1.1 Introduction 2,5
1.2 General provisions of the standard 2,5
1.3 Organization context 2
1.4 Leadership 2
1.5 Planning 2
1.6 Provision (resources) 2,5
1.7 Functioning 2,5
1.8 Evaluation of results of the activities 2,5
1.9 Improvement 1
  Testing 1
Module 2 Internal audit (ISO 19011)

Number of hours

2.1

Introduction

1

2.2

General provisions of the standard

1,5

2.3

Audit program management (AP)

5

2.4

Carrying out an audit

5

2.5

Competence of auditors

2

 

Testing

1