Organizations face increasing expectations to demonstrate strong environmental performance, regulatory compliance and robust management system practices. To meet these demands, you need auditors who understand the updated ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 requirements and can apply international auditing guidelines with confidence.

We help you convert your existing auditor or lead auditor qualification into ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 competence. You will learn how to assess EMS performance, evaluate risks and opportunities, and verify environmental controls using a process-based audit approach.

This course has been developed in alignment with the ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 standard and may be subject to editorial updates. Learners attending an SGS ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 course will be notified of any changes upon the official publication of ISO 14001:2026.

Why choose ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 EMS auditor conversion training from SGS?

Build competence in ISO/FDIS 14001:2026
Gain a solid understanding of the updated EMS requirements and how they impact the audit process.
Strengthen your auditing skills
Learn to plan, conduct, report and follow up EMS audits in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021.
Evaluate environmental performance more effectively
Develop the ability to assess environmental aspects, impacts and operational controls across a range of operating conditions.
Support continual improvement
Learn how to identify nonconformities, opportunities for improvement and how EMS audits drive better environmental outcomes.

Course details

Duration: 3 days.
Delivery: face-to-face or virtual instructor-led training.
Accreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completion.

Prior knowledge required

Before starting the course, you should have completed a full five-day auditor or lead auditor course in another management system scheme. You are also expected to understand:

Principles of environmental sustainable development
The role of an initial environmental review
Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects under normal, abnormal and emergency conditions
Environmental aspects relating to emissions, releases, resource use, energy loss and public nuisance
The importance of ecosystem protection (e.g. watercourses, SSSIs)
Environmental legislation and its role in EMS compliance
Methods for determining significant environmental impacts
The requirements of ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 (which may be gained through an Introduction course)

Audience

This course is designed for trained auditors and lead auditors who need to convert their existing qualification to the ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 standard.

Trusted ISO/FDIS 14001: 2026 training from a leading course provider

As a leader in professional training, we bring decades of global experience in auditing, environmental management and ISO standards. Our courses are delivered by EMS specialists who guide you through the updated requirements and auditing techniques so you can apply them confidently in real-world audit situations. We support you throughout your professional development, helping you build the expertise needed to deliver high-quality, internationally aligned EMS audits.