ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Course code: 14001LA

The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to acquire the necessary competencies to conduct effective environmental management system (EMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to effectively plan and conduct ISO 14001 conformity assessment audits.

In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this training course adopts a practical approach by incorporating examples, exercises, and quizzes that help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits, such as the interpretation of ISO 14001 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of auditing principles and methods, the utilization of approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.

After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems that are based on the requirements of ISO 14001.

This training course is participant centered and:

Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in EMS audits
Provides practical exercises which are based on scenarios inspired by real-life events
Encourages interaction between the trainer and participants by means of questions and suggestions
Provides quizzes consisting of stand-alone and scenario-based questions, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam

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The earliest date from 10.11.2025

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Starting date: 10.11.2025

Type: Virtual

Course duration: 5 days

Language: en/cz

Price without VAT: 1 340 EUR

Starting date: 10.11.2025

Place : Praha

Type: In-person

Course duration: 5 days

Language: en/cz

Price without VAT: 1 600 EUR

Starting date: Upon request

Type: Virtual

Course duration: 5 days

Language: en/cz

Price without VAT: 1 340 EUR

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Type: Self-paced

Course duration: 365 days

Language: en

Price without VAT: 850 EUR

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Place : Praha

Type: In-person

Course duration: 5 days

Language: en/cz

Price without VAT: 1 600 EUR

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	10.11.2025	Praha	In-person	5 days	en/cz	1 600 EUR	Register

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Course description

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO 14001 audit program

Target group

The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

Auditors seeking to conduct and lead EMS audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for EMS audits
Expert advisors in environmental management

Course structure

Day 1: Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO 14001

Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Prerequisites

In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have an understanding of environmental concepts, ISO 14001, and audit principles.

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Certification

The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system

Domain 2: Environmental management system requirements

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 14001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 14001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 14001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 14001 audit program

For more information regarding the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate as soon as you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

Planning an audit
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Reviewing documented information
Conducting an on-site audit
Following up on nonconformities
Leading an audit team

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