Become a ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
Gain the knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems with QMII’s Exemplar Global-recognized training: Virtual & Instructor-Led
Receive post-course support and join a thriving alumni network of systems thinkers and lead auditors with QMII’s industry leading “Alumni for Life” program.
Why This Course Matters
Internal audits play a critical role in assessing the effective of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). QMII’s ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training empowers you to conduct meaningful audits that go beyond checklists — helping your organization identify risks, improve processes, and enhance compliance.
This course provides hands-on experience in planning, conducting, and reporting internal EMS audits based on ISO 19011 guidance. You’ll learn to evaluate the alignment between your environmental commitments, business strategy, and regulatory responsibilities — ensuring that your system supports continual improvement and sustainable outcomes.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply the requirements of ISO 14001.
- Understand the process-based and risk-based auditing approach.
- Plan, perform, and report first-party and supplier audits confidently.
- Evaluate environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations.
- Identify and report nonconformities, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement.
- Apply effective questioning and evidence-gathering techniques.
- Contribute to management reviews and drive EMS performance.
Who Should Attend
For Professionals Committed to Environmental Excellence
- Environmental Managers and Coordinators maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
- Health, Safety & Sustainability Officers seeking to integrate environmental risk management into system reviews.
- Operations and Process Managers ensuring compliance and continual improvement.
- Internal Auditors and QMS/EMS Practitioners needing formal credentials.
- Consultants, Trainers, and Environmental Professionals supporting ISO 14001 implementation.
Whether you’re new to internal auditing or looking to sharpen your skills under the 2015 revision, this course will help you conduct audits that add value to your EMS.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Practical Audit Proficiency:
- Learn how to plan, conduct, and report internal EMS audits per ISO 19011 guidelines.
- Use process-based auditing techniques to assess environmental performance.
- Develop confidence in interviewing auditees and identifying evidence.
Environmental Insight:
- Evaluate environmental aspects and operational controls.
- Understand effectiveness of meeting compliance obligations and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Relate audit findings to organizational risk and performance improvement.
Duration and Coverage
Course Format & Agenda
- 3-day instructor-led program, available virtually or onsite.
- Combines interactive lectures, workshops, and practical exercises.
- Ongoing tests and assessment with in session to ensure mastery.
Certification & Recognition
Students successfully completing QMII’s 3-day ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training and the examinations provided in conjunction with this course, receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following QMII Training units:
14001 – Environmental Management Systems
AUDITOR – Management Systems Auditing
The Certificate of Attainment as recognized by Exemplar Global provides the knowledge required for certification as an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Auditor.
Successful candidates can use these certifications as earned credit towards other ISO Standards certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and other similar standards.
A Systems-Based Approach That Drives Improvement
QMII has nearly four decades of experience in training professionals to design, audit, and improve management systems across industries. Our focus is not on “checklist compliance” — it’s on helping you build systems that add environmental and operational value.
Our Proven People → Processes → System Method
We teach auditing as a means of empowering people and strengthening processes to achieve system success. You’ll leave ready to identify not only what’s not meeting requirments — but how to make it better.
Flexible Learning Options
- Attend virtually or host onsite sessions at your organization.
- Small class sizes for interactive learning and individual coaching.
Corporate programs available for multi-site environmental teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic awareness of ISO 14001 is helpful but not required. The course covers all fundamentals.
The course is a 3-day instructor-led program, available onsite or virtually.
Yes. The Certificate of Attainment is recognized by Exemplar Global.
The course follows ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems.
Yes. Internal auditor training is a strong foundation for progressing to lead auditor certification.