ISEP Internal EMS Auditor

Description

ISEP Certified Internal EMS Auditor – Build Auditing Skills That Drive Change

Step into the role of an effective environmental auditor with this hands-on course, designed for professionals aiming to strengthen their Environmental Management System (EMS) expertise and auditing capabilities.

Whether you're developing your own skills or upskilling your team, this training provides practical techniques for conducting internal audits aligned with ISO 14001 — with additional relevance to standards such as Green Dragon and BS8555.

Through a dynamic mix of expert-led instruction, interactive workshops, and applied exercises, you'll learn how to:

• Understand EMS structure, requirements, and compliance
• Plan, execute, and report on internal audits that add real business value
• Navigate key environmental legislation and drive operational improvements
• Support your organisation’s journey toward sustainability through smarter auditing practices

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped not just with knowledge, but with the confidence and skills to lead audits that make a measurable environmental impact.

What you will learn

What You’ll Learn – Internal EMS Auditor Training (ISEP Certified)

This immersive course provides a comprehensive foundation in internal environmental auditing, with a strong emphasis on ISO 14001:2015 and related auditing principles.

Course Highlights:

• Introduction to Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 structure
• Implementation guidance using ISO 14004
• Auditing principles based on ISO 19011
• Setting up and managing an effective internal audit programme
• Pre-audit preparation: objectives, scope, planning, and documentation
• Running the audit: team coordination, communication, document review, site inspection, and interviewing skills
• Analysing evidence and compiling audit findings
• Reporting results and managing follow-up actions
• Auditor responsibilities, required competencies, and ongoing professional development
• Common audit pitfalls and how to avoid them

Expect a dynamic blend of theory and practice, featuring real-world case studies, group problem-solving exercises, and role-play scenarios that reinforce learning at every stage.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of EMS auditing and ISO 14001
• Differentiate between various audit types and understand how they apply
• Apply ISO 19011 principles to conduct meaningful internal audits
• Understand compliance requirements and environmental aspects/impacts
• Evaluate risks and opportunities related to environmental performance
• Confidently conduct audits that drive continual improvement

No prior knowledge of auditing, EMS, or ISO 14001 is required — this course is built to bring you up to speed and ready to act.