Develop the confidence and practical skills to audit an Environmental Management System against ISO 14001:2026 and help your organisation improve compliance, control and environmental performance. This interactive CQI and IRCA Certified 2-day ISO 14001:2026 Internal Auditor course is designed to help delegates understand and apply the principles, techniques and good practices required to conduct effective internal environmental audits. A strong internal audit programme is one of the most effective ways to check whether an Environmental Management System is working as intended, meeting objectives and identifying opportunities for improvement. This course focuses on the role of the internal EMS auditor in planning audits, gathering objective evidence, reporting valid findings and supporting corrective action. Delegates are introduced to practical environmental auditing, business environmental issues, relevant legislative considerations and the key ISO 14001:2026 requirements that internal auditors need to understand.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.10 (day 1) 08.45 – 17.15 (day 2)Who should attend? Anyone who will undertake internal environmental audits against ISO 14001:2026. Staff responsible for planning, managing or implementing an EMS internal audit programme. Environmental managers, EMS coordinators, compliance professionals, quality managers and health and safety professionals with environmental responsibilities. Team leaders and supervisors who want to broaden their understanding of environmental issues and contribute more effectively to business performance. Organisations that need trained internal auditors to support EMS maintenance, improvement, certification readiness or transition activity. Delegates who are new to auditing or environmental management systems. No previous auditing or EMS experience is required. Course objectivesThe course enables delegates to plan, perform, evaluate and report internal environmental audits with confidence, while understanding how internal auditing contributes to the continual improvement and development of an effective EMS. Understand the purpose, structure and key principles of an Environmental Management System. Explain the role, responsibilities and behaviours of an effective internal EMS auditor. Plan and prepare internal audits using audit objectives, scope, criteria and practical audit methods. Conduct audits using questioning, listening, sampling and evidence-gathering techniques. Evaluate audit evidence against ISO 14001:2026 and the organisation’s own EMS arrangements. Report clear, valid findings and understand how corrective action supports improvement. Course content Basic environmental thinking, environmental risk and risk-based concepts. Structure, principles and intended outcomes of an Environmental Management System. Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and environmental management principles. Overview of key ISO 14001:2026 requirements relevant to internal auditing. Auditor roles, responsibilities, independence, objectivity and good audit behaviour. Types of environmental audit and the purpose of internal EMS audit programmes. Audit planning, preparation, checklists, sampling and evidence gathering. Effective auditing techniques, interviewing skills and good audit practice. Reporting valid findings, identifying nonconformities and managing corrective actions. Interactive role-play and team-based exercises using a simulated audit scenario. What are the benefitsThis course helps delegates and organisations turn internal auditing into a practical tool for assurance, compliance and improvement. Equips successful delegates with the technical skills and knowledge to plan, conduct and report internal EMS audits. Supports confidence in evaluating whether the EMS is effective, properly controlled and achieving its objectives. Helps organisations identify nonconformities, improvement opportunities and corrective actions before external audits. Strengthens internal capability for ISO 14001:2026 implementation, maintenance, certification readiness and continual improvement. When combined with an ISO 14001 Foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register under the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme as an Internal EMS Auditor. Provides an engaging learning experience through interactive exercises, team-based work and simulated audit activities. In-House CoursesIn-house delivery offers better value for organisations with several delegates and can be designed to closely match your specific EMS, sector, audit programme, environmental risks and operational context. This option is ideal for organisations that want to build a consistent internal audit approach across sites, departments or management system teams, with practical examples tailored to their own environmental responsibilities and compliance obligations.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersThe course combines presentations, guided exercises and an interactive role-play exercise involving a simulated audit, making the learning practical, relevant and enjoyable for participants. Course leaders are qualified and experienced environmental auditors with extensive practical management experience across manufacturing, service, utilities, professional organisations and local and national government. iqms Learning also brings experience of working across cultural boundaries through projects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training certificate (2806).
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This highly interactive two-day CQI and IRCA Certified training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of quality auditing. It also covers the role of the internal auditor in the development and improvement of an effective quality management system. The role of the internal quality auditor is changing. It is no longer enough that internal audits check procedural conformance, but auditors now need to be able to audit processes with emphasis on risk. Delegates will also become more aware that they play a key role in the development and improvement of working practices across the organisation. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective quality management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to the ISO 9000 series standard and the 7 quality management principles that underpin them.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17:10 (Day 1) 08.45 – 17:15 (Day 2)Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal quality audits, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors in quality-driven organisations, who are looking to broaden their awareness of quality issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or quality management experience.Course objectivesTo enable those attending to plan, perform and report the results of internal quality audits with the aim of developing and improving the quality management system of an organisation. To help delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective quality management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development. This course will equip delegates with an understanding of the development and application of Quality Management techniques and how the ISO 9001:2015 standard is interpreted and implemented.Course content Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and other fundamental quality management principles Business process auditing Risk based thinking Quality Internal Auditor The structure and principles of the ISO 9000 series standards An overview of ISO 9001 Quality management system implementation issues Effective auditing techniques and good audit practice What are the benefitsThis course, combined with a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 9001:2015 Foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with CQI and IRCA certified training as an Internal Quality Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal quality audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, its challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyableIn-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have an unrivalled quality management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2351) If you're looking for the ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course, please click here
Based on the leading global food safety standard, this highly interactive two-day training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of food safety auditing. It also covers the role of the food safety auditor in the development and improvement of an effective food safety management system. This course is essential for those who will undertake internal food safety audits, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.15Who should attend?This course is ideal for food industry personnel intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their food safety programmes including those: Involved in auditing the site HACCP program or external suppliers Intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their site’s food safety management system. Typical roles include Quality Assurance Managers, Supervisors and internal audit team members. The audit principles and techniques developed in this course can be applied to any food safety management standard.Course objectivesTo understand the audit process and be able to plan, perform and report the results of internal food safety audits with the aim of developing and improving the food safety management system of an organisation. To help delegates to understanding best practice for ensuring successful internal audits.Course content Introduction to auditing food safety management systems This course is based on ISO 22000, BRCGS and other GFSI recognised standards Audit preparation including audit scheduling, audit planning and audit checklists Performing the audit including opening meetings,non-verbal communications, question techniques, resolving conflict and gathering objective evidence. Presentation of audit findings including the evaluation of audit findings, non-conformity classification, corrective action requests, developing an audit report, closing meeting and root cause analysis. Follow up activities Key to successful internal audits What are the benefitsUpon successful completion of the course delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal food safety audits. Delegates will also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyable. The knowledge and skills developed in the course can be applied to internal audits of any food safety management standard. Delegates can apply for certification as a CQI and IRCA Certified Internal Auditor if they have also completed an FSMS Foundation Course or can prove equivalent knowledge when applying.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have unrivalled management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2340)
This highly interactive two-day CQI and IRCA Certified training course teaches the principles and techniques that are required to effectively audit occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS). Internal auditing is one of the fundamental mechanisms for maintaining but also for developing and improving existing working practices within an organisation. This course concentrates on the most important attributes of the ISO 45001:2018 management system and helps delegates to understand the role of the auditor in the development and improvement of this system.Duration2 Days, 09.00 - 17.15Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal health and safety management system audits or who will be required to plan, manage and implement an internal audit programme.Course objectivesOn completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify OHS management system standards applicable to health and safety Understand the key terminology related to internal auditing Explain the stages of the auditing process Plan, prepare, communicate and schedule for an internal audit Implement an effective internal audit Collect, verify and evaluate information relevant to the audit Prepare clear audit findings Conduct an effective audit feedback meeting Write and distribute an audit report Conduct follow-up audit activities Course contentThe course content is based on the following course structure overview: OHS Management System Audit Fundamentals Internal Audit Planning Conducting the Audit Reporting Audit Outcomes Audit Follow Up What are the benefitsThis course, combined with an OH&SMS Foundation Course, satisfies the formal training requirement for those wishing to register under the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme as an Internal OH&SMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal health and safety effectively.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have an unrivalled management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertification Delegates completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2337)
This 2-day CQI and IRCA certified training course provides information on the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. The course is intended to enable participants working with, or auditing, an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) based on the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard and to plan the migration of their system to the ISO 45001 standard or for auditors to understand the changes and additional requirements of this ISO standard. Important: Whilst this course retains approval from the CQI and IRCA and remains a route to updating your knowledge and skills, it will no longer support your registration with the CQI and IRCA as an ISO 45001 approved auditor.Duration1 Day, 08:30 – 17:00, Day 2 08:30 – 17:00Who should attend?This course is essential if you are: A first, second- or third-party OHSAS 18001 management systems auditor wanting to learn about ISO 45001:2018 A first-party auditor working for an organisation that applies the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard and are migrating to the ISO 45001:2018 standard OHS practitioners who are working with the structure and requirements of an existing OHSAS 18001 OHSMS and are looking to apply the ISO 45001 requirements to your OHSMS Prior Knowledge To gain maximum benefit from this course attendees should already be familiar with the content and structure of the OHSAS 18001 standard.Course objectivesThis course offers the most effective way to equip attendees with the enhanced skills and knowledge to audit against this standard. Learn about the potential benefits of using ISO 45001 to integrate with other business systems including quality and environment. Delegates will also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises, stimulating and enjoyable.Course content The high-level structure for management systems based on Annex SL and how this affects auditing The requirements for understanding the organisation and its context and how they may be audited The enhanced requirements for leadership and worker participation and how they may be audited Risk-based thinking in an OHSMS and how this extends to requirements for risks and opportunities and how they may be audited The changes from a procedural approach to a process approach and how they may be audited How to adapt your auditing technique to accommodate the requirements in ISO 45001:2018 What are the benefitsThis course offers the most effective way to equip existing OHS auditors with the skills and knowledge to audit against this new standard. On successful completion of this course, participants will understand: The intent and requirements of ISO 45001:2018 The similarities and differences between the OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 45001:2018 In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have unrivalled OHS management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates successfully completing days 1 and 2 of this course will be awarded CQI and IRCA certified training accredited certificates. (2358 & 2335)
