EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course • Greece

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The EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course will provide you with the necessary skills to conduct effective environmental management systems audits.

The program combines theoretical lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises to ensure comprehensive learning. The exercises are based on realistic scenarios, simulating typical situations across diverse companies and industries. This hands-on approach allows you to address common challenges encountered during EMS audits, thoroughly preparing you for your future career as an Environmental Auditor.

Why choose the ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Course?

By participating in this comprehensive program offered by Bureau Veritas Hellas, you will be able to:

  • Conduct audits in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard;
  • Comprehend the key elements of the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 standards;
  • Grasp the principal environmental concerns;
  • Devise an audit plan against a set of audit criteria;
  • Effectively execute an environmental management systems audit;
  • Recognize the distinctions between quality management system and environmental management system audits;
  • Generate clear, concise and pertinent audit reports;
  • Communicate the audit findings to a client.

DATES
• 30th March-03rd April 2026
• 09th-13th December 2026

DURATION
5 Days

LOCATION
Virtual Class

What insights does the ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course provide?

  • Environmental themes;
  • Overview of Environmental Management Systems;
  • What to examine in the context of the organization, implementation and operation, leadership, planning and support, operation, performance evaluations and improvements;
  • Environmental legislation & auditing for the process of implementation and compliance;
  • Audit management and strategies;
  • Accreditation & Certification processes (ISO 17021, IAF MD1);
  • Auditor Competence (ISO 19011, CQI-IRCA norms);
  • Practical activities, workshops and feedback.

What prior expertise is required for the ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training course?

It is highly advisable to possess prior knowledge of the following environmental management principles and concepts, as well as the intended outcome of an environmental management system:

a) Improved environmental performance;
b) Accomplishment of compliance requirements;
c) Accomplishment of environmental objectives.

Furthermore, knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 - which may be acquired by completing a CQI-IRCA certified EMS Foundation Training course or equivalent - and generic management systems including the PDCA cycle and the relationship between the core elements of a Management System and top management, policy, objectives, planning, execution, review and ongoing improvement is necessary.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES UPON FINISHING THE COURSE?

  • This course concludes with a two-hour examination;
  • Electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, are not allowed in the examination room;
  • Participants will also be evaluated based on their performance throughout the exercises.

Participants who successfully pass both the examination and the continuous assessment will be granted a Certificate of Successful Completion, satisfying the formal training requirements for the CQI-IRCA EMS Auditor Certification scheme.
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, but such delegates would not be accepted by a certification body or for CQI-IRCA registration.

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