ISO 14001 Lead Implementer – Environmental Management System

Why Should You Attend?

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. 

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS implementation 
• Day 2: Implementation plan of an EMS
• Day 3: Implementation and monitoring of an EMS
• Day 4: EMS evaluation and improvement and preparation for the certification audit
• Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

For more information about the exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The table below presents the requirements for PECB ISO 14001 Implementer certifications:

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.  

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:

• Drafting an EMS implementation plan
• Initiating an EMS implementation project
• Managing or leading an EMS implementation project
• Implementing an EMS
• Managing documented information
• Evaluating the EMS performance
• Performing continual improvement activities

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• PECB will provide over 500 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.  
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
• In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date. 

View the brochure for this training course.