Course Description

It is the moral and social responsibility of every organization to have an environmental management system. An EMS helps an organization reduce its impact on the environment while simultaneously improving operating efficiency. The ISO 14000 suite of standards provides practical tools that help organizations of all kinds to manage their environmental responsibilities. ISO 14001:2015 focuses on environmental systems to achieve this. An ISO certified professional can help improve an organizations environmental goals by reviewing, and improving policies and processes, analyzing long-term and short-term environmental impact and ensuring that the company is meeting legal requirements.

KnowledgeHut helps you prepare for the ISO 14001 Foundation certification provided by Peoplecert where candidates will be introduced to the principles and core elements of the ISO 14001 standard. With comprehensive courseware, in-depth exercises, and training from experienced professionals, participants can aim for a first time clearance of the examination and apply the ISO 14001 standard to develop a holistic and strategic Environmental Management System.

Objectives

As this is the Foundation level course, candidates will be introduced to the principles and core elements of the ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems, and more specifically:

• ISO 14001:2004: the standard which defines the requirements for an Environmental Management System
• ISO 14004:2004: provides general guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques

Holders of PEOPLECERTs ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems Foundation Certification will be able to demonstrate their knowledge, ability, competence and understanding in:

• Definitions and principles of quality management in accordance with ISO 14001
• Objectives and requirements in each section of the specification
• Scope, aims and use of the ISO 14001 Specification and Code of Practice
• Processes and objectives of ISO 14001 and Environmental management (EM)
• Fundamental requirements for an environmental management system (EMS)
• Eligibility and scoping statement requirements
• Requirements of the quality management system and the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle
• How assessments, reviews and internal audits of Environmental Management systems against the requirements of the standard are used
• Application of the requirements in an organization

You will also get:

• 16 hours training
• Downloadable courseware
• ISO 14001 exam voucher
• End-to-end support via phone, email and chat
• Become an expert in applying and understanding environmental policies

Audience

This course and certification are for anyone working within an organization (internally or externally) who may require to have and demonstrate a solid knowledge and understanding of the ISO 14001 standard and its content. The certification can also cater for candidates seeking personal certification, also in regards to their knowledge and understanding of the requirements and the content of the standard.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending this workshop or the exam. But it is recommended that participants have at least a basic knowledge of environmental management concepts and terminology and have undergone some formal training on the subject with a proposed duration of 16 hours.

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