ISO 14001 Environmental Management System – Foundation Certification Training Course
Environmental management is essential for organizations aiming to contribute to sustainability and minimize their negative impact on the environment. It involves implementing strategies, processes, and controls to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks and opportunities. By proactively addressing issues such as pollution, resource consumption, waste, and energy consumption, organizations can contribute to the preservation of natural resources and help the planet. In this regard, ISO 14001 provides organizations with specific requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) that organizations can use to enhance their environmental performance, fulfill compliance obligations, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.
ISO 14001 Foundation
Why should you attend?
The PECB Certified ISO 14001 Foundation training course presents the basic information on the concepts of environmental management and an overview of the ISO 14001 requirements. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an EMS, including the environmental policy, operational controls, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 14001 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 14001 Foundation” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to take part in an implementation project of an EMS based on ISO 14001.
Who should attend?
The ISO 14001 Foundation training course is intended for:
- Managers/consultants seeking to get acquainted with the basic concepts of environmental management
- Individuals aiming to transform their organizations into more sustainable and environmentally-conscious entities
- Individuals interested in getting acquainted with the main requirements of ISO 14001 for an environmental safety management system
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in environmental management
Learning objectives
This training course enables you to:
- Understand the basic environmental management concepts, definitions, and approaches
- Get acquainted with the ISO 14001 requirements for an environmental management system
- Develop a general understanding of how ISO 14001 requirements could be applied in an organization
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to environmental management, EMS, and clause 4-6 of ISO 14001
- Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 14001 and certificate exam
Examination
This course is taught in partnership with PECB. The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of environmental management and environmental management systems
- Domain 2: ISO 14001 requirements for an environmental management system – Clauses 4 to 10
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certificate requirements
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 14001 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | EMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 14001 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 14001 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- PECB will provide training material of over 200 pages of information and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.
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