Build the confidence to understand ISO 14001:2026 and use environmental management as a practical
tool for compliance, risk control, efficiency and business improvement.
This CQI and IRCA Certified 1-day Foundation course provides a clear introduction to Environmental
Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026. It is designed for managers, decision-makers,
EMS representatives and aspiring auditors who need to understand the purpose, structure and practical
application of ISO 14001.
As environmental expectations increase across legislation, tenders, supply chains and customer
requirements, organisations need people who can understand environmental impacts, support
compliance obligations and contribute to continual improvement. This course explains the standard in
plain, business-focused language so delegates can apply their learning with confidence.
This course aims to equip delegates with a practical understanding of environmental management principles and
how ISO 14001:2026 is interpreted and implemented within an effective EMS.
- Describe the purpose, benefits and intended outcomes of an Environmental Management System.
- Explain the purpose, content and interrelationships of ISO 14001 and ISO 14004.
- Interpret key ISO 14001 requirements in the context of a functioning management system.
- Recognise how environmental aspects, impacts, compliance obligations and risk-based thinking support effective environmental control.
- Understand how objectives, monitoring, measurement and continual improvement support business performance.
If you are booking with less than 14 working day’s notice from the course start date please ring 0345 605 0006 to confirm this course.
- Benefits of an effective EMS for compliance, customer confidence, tenders and business improvement.
- Essential environmental terminology and familiarisation with ISO 14001 definitions.
- Purpose, structure and intent of ISO 14001:2026 and an Environmental Management System.
- Environmental issues, aspects and impacts, including how to assess and determine significance.
- Organisational context, interested parties and risk-based thinking.
- Overview of key environmental legislation and the role of compliance obligations in an EMS.
- Setting meaningful environmental objectives and planning to achieve them.
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation and continual improvement.
This course is ideal for:
- Managers and decision-makers who need a practical overview of ISO 14001:2026 and Environmental Management Systems.
- Environmental managers, coordinators, EMS representatives and staff responsible for maintaining or improving an existing EMS.
- Quality, health and safety, facilities, operations, estates and compliance professionals taking on environmental responsibilities.
- Anyone involved in implementation, transition planning, awareness raising or environmental performance improvement.
- Delegates who wish to progress to the registered 2-day EMS Auditor course but do not yet have prior EMS knowledge.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training
certificate (2805).
This course is delivered in collaboration with CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner, iqms Learning Ltd
Build the confidence to understand ISO 14001:2026 and use environmental management as a practical
tool for compliance, risk control, efficiency and business improvement.
This CQI and IRCA Certified 1-day Foundation course provides a clear introduction to Environmental
Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026. It is designed for managers, decision-makers,
EMS representatives and aspiring auditors who need to understand the purpose, structure and practical
application of ISO 14001.
As environmental expectations increase across legislation, tenders, supply chains and customer
requirements, organisations need people who can understand environmental impacts, support
compliance obligations and contribute to continual improvement. This course explains the standard in
plain, business-focused language so delegates can apply their learning with confidence.
This course aims to equip delegates with a practical understanding of environmental management principles and
how ISO 14001:2026 is interpreted and implemented within an effective EMS.
- Describe the purpose, benefits and intended outcomes of an Environmental Management System.
- Explain the purpose, content and interrelationships of ISO 14001 and ISO 14004.
- Interpret key ISO 14001 requirements in the context of a functioning management system.
- Recognise how environmental aspects, impacts, compliance obligations and risk-based thinking support effective environmental control.
- Understand how objectives, monitoring, measurement and continual improvement support business performance.
If you are booking with less than 14 working day’s notice from the course start date please ring 0345 605 0006 to confirm this course.
- Benefits of an effective EMS for compliance, customer confidence, tenders and business improvement.
- Essential environmental terminology and familiarisation with ISO 14001 definitions.
- Purpose, structure and intent of ISO 14001:2026 and an Environmental Management System.
- Environmental issues, aspects and impacts, including how to assess and determine significance.
- Organisational context, interested parties and risk-based thinking.
- Overview of key environmental legislation and the role of compliance obligations in an EMS.
- Setting meaningful environmental objectives and planning to achieve them.
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation and continual improvement.
This course is ideal for:
- Managers and decision-makers who need a practical overview of ISO 14001:2026 and Environmental Management Systems.
- Environmental managers, coordinators, EMS representatives and staff responsible for maintaining or improving an existing EMS.
- Quality, health and safety, facilities, operations, estates and compliance professionals taking on environmental responsibilities.
- Anyone involved in implementation, transition planning, awareness raising or environmental performance improvement.
- Delegates who wish to progress to the registered 2-day EMS Auditor course but do not yet have prior EMS knowledge.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training
certificate (2805).
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This course is delivered in collaboration with CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner, iqms Learning Ltd
