ISO 14001:2026 CQI & IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Training
The ISO 14001:2026 CQI & IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Training is a comprehensive 5-day programme designed for professionals to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, conduct, report on and follow up Environmental Management System (EMS) audits. The course provides a practical understanding of ISO 14001:2026 requirements and auditing principles in accordance with ISO 19011 and applicable certification auditing requirements.
Participants work through practical audit scenarios, case studies, group activities and simulated audit situations to develop the skills required to perform effective EMS audits, covering audit planning, interviewing, evidence gathering, evaluation of findings, and audit reporting and follow-up.
Course Objectives
Why Attend This Course
Learning Outcomes
How the Programme Unfolds
Who Should Attend
Is This Training Right for You?
Before You Begin
Recommended Prior Knowledge
Note: this is a Lead Auditor programme and is not intended to provide a basic introduction to ISO 14001. Participants without prior knowledge of the standard are recommended to complete an ISO 14001 Requirements or Internal Auditor programme before attending.
Certification
What You Receive on Completion
Certification
Upon successful completion and meeting the applicable CQI & IRCA requirements, participants receive a CQI & IRCA Certified Training Certificate, which meets the CQI & IRCA training requirements for Environmental Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor certification.
Practical Exposure
Delivered through practical audit scenarios, case studies, group activities and simulated audits, giving hands-on exposure to audit planning, interviewing, evidence gathering, evaluation of findings, and reporting and follow-up.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Quality Austria Central Asia
Trusted by Industry
Chosen by professionals across sectors for EMS Lead Auditor training.
Expert Trainers
Trainers with strong industry and environmental auditing expertise.
Case-Based Learning
A practical, case-based approach built around real audit scenarios.
Accelerated Retention
Accelerated learning techniques for better retention.
Globally Accepted
Certification built on globally accepted CQI & IRCA standards.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a 5-day certified programme that develops the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report and follow up Environmental Management System (EMS) audits in line with ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 19011 auditing principles.
The course suits existing and aspiring ISO 14001 Lead Auditors, management system and internal auditors, environmental and QHSE professionals, compliance officers, EMS coordinators, and consultants involved in ISO 14001 implementation and auditing.
Participants should already understand ISO 14001:2026 requirements and terminology, EMS fundamentals, compliance obligations, and the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. Those without prior knowledge should first complete an ISO 14001 Requirements or Internal Auditor programme.
On successful completion of the training and the applicable CQI & IRCA requirements, participants receive a CQI & IRCA Certified Training Certificate, which meets the CQI & IRCA training requirements for EMS Auditor/Lead Auditor certification.
The programme uses practical audit scenarios, case studies, group activities and simulated audits, covering audit planning, interviewing, evidence gathering, evaluation of findings, reporting and follow-up.
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