INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING
ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System Internal Auditor Training
This course helps participants understand the requirements and key changes in ISO 14001:2026. Participants gain the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct and report on internal audits of an environmental management system (EMS), and follow up on corrective actions, in accordance with the guidance in ISO 19011:2026.
Standards and guidance
Environmental management systems: ISO 14001:2026
Guidelines for auditing management systems: ISO 19011:2026
Training focus: EMS requirements · Internal auditing methods · Auditor skills
Life cycle perspective Risks and opportunities Change management
Course objectives
- Understand the purpose, structure and key requirements of ISO 14001:2026 for environmental management systems.
- Understand auditing principles, audit programme management and the steps involved in auditing management systems, following the guidance in ISO 19011:2026.
- Practise audit planning, evidence collection, documenting findings, report writing and following up on corrective actions.
- Develop communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct objective audits and contribute to EMS improvement.
Who should attend
- Managers
- Environmental and EMS personnel
- Technical and production personnel
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Internal audit team members
- Personnel seeking to develop internal auditing competence
Key considerations when auditing against ISO 14001:2026
Environmental context:Consider relevant conditions such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity, ecosystems and natural resources.
Life cycle perspective:Consider environmental aspects and impacts across life cycle stages that the organisation can control or influence.
Risks and opportunities:Assess how the organisation identifies risks and opportunities and implements appropriate actions within the EMS.
Change management:Review how changes that may affect the intended outcomes of the EMS are planned and controlled.
Control of external provision:Assess controls over externally provided processes, products and services relevant to the EMS.
Audit objectives and EMS effectiveness:Review how objectives are defined for each internal audit and examine evidence of EMS effectiveness.
Course content
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01Overview of EMS and ISO 14001:2026
- Purpose and benefits of an environmental management system (EMS).
- Structure of the standard and the relationships between Clauses 4 to 10.
- Key changes in ISO 14001:2026 compared with the 2015 edition and considerations for auditing.
- The role of internal audits in maintaining EMS effectiveness and supporting improvement.
02Context, environmental aspects and compliance obligations
- Reviewing the context of the organisation, the needs and expectations of interested parties, and relevant environmental conditions.
- Identifying environmental aspects, environmental impacts and significant environmental aspects using a life cycle perspective.
- Identifying compliance obligations and reviewing evidence of their fulfilment and the evaluation of compliance.
- Considering risks, opportunities, potential emergency situations and change management.
03Auditing principles and process in accordance with ISO 19011:2026
- Auditing principles and professional behaviour of auditors.
- Managing an audit programme and the steps involved in conducting an audit.
- Defining audit objectives, scope, criteria and methods using a risk-based approach.
- Roles, responsibilities and competence requirements for audit team leaders and members.
04Planning and preparing for internal audits
- Collecting and reviewing relevant information and documentation before the audit.
- Developing the audit plan, setting the schedule and assigning responsibilities.
- Developing audit checklists based on processes, requirements and risks.
- Planning the sampling approach, preparing interview questions and identifying evidence to collect and verify.
05Conducting audits and documenting findings
- Conducting opening meetings, interviews, observations and reviews of documents and records.
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence and evaluating it against audit criteria.
- Assessing EMS conformity and effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Documenting clear, evidence-based audit findings and addressing issues arising during the audit.
06Reporting, audit follow-up and auditor skills
- Consolidating audit results, presenting conclusions and conducting closing meetings.
- Preparing clear, consistent audit reports and ensuring traceability to evidence.
- Following up on the implementation of corrective actions and verifying their effectiveness.
- Developing communication, questioning, listening, analytical and conflict management skills.
Training methods
The course combines theory with practical activities to help participants apply their knowledge to internal auditing.
Presentations supported by practical examples.
Group discussions and analysis of audit evidence.
Exercises in audit planning and checklist development.
Practical exercises in interviewing, documenting findings and preparing audit reports.
Trainers
Our trainers are professionals with experience in environmental management and management system auditing in businesses. Training focuses on practical methods, shared experience and real-world scenarios.
ISO 14001:2026 Internal Auditor Training
Contact GIC Vietnam for advice on course schedules, training formats and a programme tailored to the needs of your organisation.
GIC VIETNAM
12F, 14 Lang Ha Building, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Tel: 024.6275 2268 · Email: tuandm@gicvn.vn
Ho Chi Minh City Office: Room 502, 160 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia · Tel: 028.3930 7936
12F, 14 Lang Ha Building, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Tel: 024.6275 2268 · Email: tuandm@gicvn.vn
Ho Chi Minh City Office: Room 502, 160 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia · Tel: 028.3930 7936
