This training is suitable for the following individuals:

✔ Environmental management system professionals

✔ Internal auditors

✔ Professionals aiming to become lead auditors

✔ Management system consultants

✔ Environmental managers

✔ Compliance and conformity professionals

✔ Sustainability teams

✔ Audit teams

✔ Organisations wishing to establish or improve an ISO 14001 system

✔ Professionals seeking to develop their careers in management systems

Benefits for Participants

At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

✔ Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2026 standard

✔ Plan environmental management system audits

✔ Conduct audit processes professionally

✔ Evaluate and report nonconformities

✔ Assess environmental risks and impacts

✔ Manage opening and closing meetings

✔ Prepare audit reports

✔ Carry out audit follow-up activities

✔ Apply the ISO 19011 auditing approach

✔ Contribute to continual improvement practices

Benefits for Organisations

This training may help organisations in the following areas:

✔ Improving environmental management system performance

✔ Reducing environmental risks

✔ Strengthening legal compliance

✔ Improving audit processes

✔ Enhancing environmental performance

✔ Supporting sustainability objectives

✔ Developing a culture of continual improvement

✔ Supporting a risk-based thinking approach

✔ Strengthening internal audit processes

ELEMENT 1 — Introduction to ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems

✔ History of ISO 14001

✔ Benefits of Environmental Management Systems

✔ What Has Changed in ISO 14001:2026?

✔ Key Terms and Definitions

✔ Environmental Management Principles

✔ Introduction to ISO 14001:2026

ELEMENT 2 — ISO 14001:2026 Requirements

✔ ISO 14001:2026 Requirements (Clauses 4–10)

ELEMENT 3 — Audit Planning and Preparation

✔ Initiating an Audit

✔ Document Review

✔ Audit Plan

ELEMENT 4 — Conducting the Audit

✔ Audit Activities

✔ Documents

✔ Opening Meeting

✔ Conducting the Audit

✔ Nonconformities

✔ Closing Meeting

ELEMENT 5 — Reporting and Audit Follow-Up

✔ Audit Report

✔ Audit Follow-Up

1. Registration Process

Registration and payment procedures are completed.

2. Platform Access

Participants receive their platform access details.

3. Training Process

Participants can access training materials 24/7.

4. Training Content and Resources

✔ Training presentations

✔ Audit practice examples

✔ Case studies

✔ Additional learning resources

5. Assessment

Participant assessment processes are completed.

6. Certification

Successful participants are entitled to receive a digital Exemplar Global Approved Lead Auditor Certificate.

✔ Multiple-choice examination

✔ Case analysis examination

✔ An online examination consisting of 3 sections is held on the second Saturday of each month. Learners who complete the training and mock examinations are invited to the examination.

✔ To qualify for certification, participants must achieve at least 70% in each of the 3 examination sections.

✔ The first examination must be taken within 3 months.

✔ If the examination is not passed, participants may retake the examination within 12 months upon payment of the relevant fee.

✔ If the first examination is not taken within 3 months and/or the participant does not successfully complete the examination within 12 months, the training must be purchased again.

Successful participants are awarded the Exemplar Global Approved ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Training Certificate of Achievement issued by NTSS.

Academic and technical support is provided to participants throughout the training process.

✔ An assigned tutor for each learner

✔ Communication support via email

✔ Academic guidance

✔ Mock examinations and feedback related to the assessment processes

✔ We aim to respond to participant queries within 24 hours, excluding weekends and cases of force majeure.

There are no formal entry requirements for this training programme.

However, it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of environmental management systems.

Training can be delivered in the following languages:

✔ Turkish

✔ English

✔ Participants are expected to follow the training materials regularly.

✔ Completion of practical activities is recommended.

✔ Active participation throughout the training process is recommended.

✔ Participants should inform us if they experience any technical issues.

Learner Terms and Conditions

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✔ Instalment payment options are available.

✔ Discounts may be applied for payments made via bank transfer or EFT.

✔ Payment options and campaign details can be viewed during the purchasing process.

✔ In valid exceptional circumstances, 10% of the training fee may be refunded upon submission of official supporting documents.

✔ If you have any enquiries, please contact our Training Team: [email protected]

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Is the training fully online?

Yes. Training materials are accessible 24/7 through the online platform.

Is the training practical?

Yes. The programme includes audit exercises, case studies, and reporting examples.

Is tutor support available?

Yes. Participants receive technical and academic support throughout the training process.

Is a certificate provided at the end of the training?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the training are awarded a certificate.

Are virtual classroom or face-to-face training options available?

Yes. For group training offers, you may contact us at [email protected] or review our training calendar.