The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training course helps you develop the necessary competencies to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system (EMS). It aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of ISO 14001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches to environmental management. 

This training course will enable you to help organizations establish appropriate environmental processes and controls that proactively prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impact, address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam, and if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” certificate demonstrates your professional capabilities and competencies to implement an EMS based on the requirements of ISO 14001.

Who should attend?

The ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for: 

• Individuals involved in and concerned with the implementation of an EMS in an organization 
• Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an EMS
• Individuals seeking to pursue a career in environmental management
• Environmental management consultants

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
• Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of an EMS based on ISO 14001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an EMS based on ISO 14001
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit 

Educational approach

This training course is participant centered and:

• Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an EMS
• Encourages interaction between trainers and participants through questions and discussions 
• Provides theoretical basis supported by practical examples 
• Provides quizzes with stand-alone questions and scenario-based quizzes, intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam

Prerequisites 

In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a basic knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements. In addition, a general understanding of environmental management principles and concepts can also facilitate the learning process.