Course Overview
ISO 14001:2026 Internal Auditing Training : IA, an efficient internal audit procedure is crucial to a good Environmental Audit. It helps to locate system faults or oversees and allows corrective action to be taken.
The Internal Audit Training curriculum is designed and integrated with ISO 19011:2018 framework. ISO 19011:2018 will also be used as a reference in-class activities so that auditor-in-training could familiarize themselves with the guideline for environmental auditing. Workshops are designed to provide accelerated learning to ensure quick and effective learning.
This two-day programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical audit exercises to help participants understand the principles of environmental auditing, develop audit planning skills, conduct effective internal audits, prepare factual audit reports, and perform follow-up activities to ensure continual improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Prepare, conduct and follow up on ISO 14001:2026 audit activities.
- Gain the skills to assess an organization’s capability to manage its Environmental Management System.
- Write factual audit reports.
- Improving audit effectiveness in your company.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System.
- Apply the auditing guidelines based on ISO 19011:2018.
- Prepare audit plans and audit checklists effectively.
- Conduct internal environmental audits systematically.
- Identify audit findings and document objective evidence.
- Prepare factual audit reports and recommend appropriate follow-up actions.
- Improve the effectiveness of Environmental Management System internal audits.
Who Should Attend
- Management Representatives
- ISO 14001 EMS Steering Committee Members
- Lead EMS Auditors & Internal EMS Auditors
- Personnel responsible for legal requirements updating and ISO 14001 conformance
Training Methodology
- Interactive Lectures
- Group Discussions
- Workshop Exercises
- Audit Simulation
- Case Studies
- On-site Practical Audit
- Question & Answer Sessions
Course Content
Section 1: Review Of Environmental Management System & ISO 14000 Series
- Overview of ISO 14000 Series
- EMS Methodology
- ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System
- Documentation Structures
Section 2: Introduction To Internal Audit
- Reasons to Audit
- Requirements of Auditing Standards
- Audit Process
- Principles of Audit
- Attribute of Auditor
- Terms & Definitions (ISO 19011:2018)
- Knowledge & Skills of Auditor
- Generic Knowledge & Skills of Audit Team Leaders
- Communication Skills
Section 3: Audit Planning
- Extent of an Audit Programme
- Audits Preparation
- Audits Notification
- Audit Plan/ Schedule
Section 4: Establishment & Development of Checklist
- Checklists Preparation
- Checklists Detail/ Data
- Checklists Questions/ Instructions
Section 5: Audit Process
- Audit Preparation
- Opening Audit Meeting
- The Audit Triangle Cycle
- Observation
- Style of Questioning
- Special Technique To Check / Audit
- Documenting Audit Results / Findings
- Closing Audit Meeting
* On-site Practical Audit
Section 6: Audit Reporting & Follow Up
- Internal Audit Flow Chart
- Samples
