What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

 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

Training course structure

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

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:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system  
• Domain 2: Initiation of an EMS implementation 
• Domain 3: Planning of an EMS implementation based on ISO 14001 
• Domain 4: Implementation of an EMS based on ISO 14001
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
• Domain 7: Preparation for an EMS certification audit 

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, 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:

• 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

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

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