Strengthen your knowledge and confidence to carry out audits in line with the updated ISO 14001 requirements
ISO 14001:2026 Update for EMS Auditors is designed to support auditors in understanding and applying the revisions in a clear, practical and structured way.
This on-demand eLearning course provides a focused comparison between the 2015 edition and the 2026 revision to help you identify what has changed, how those changes should be interpreted and what they mean for audit practices. Through relatable examples, hands-on activities and knowledge checks, you will explore how the 2026 revision may impact audit focus and competency judgements, and how auditors can verify conformity effectively in this context.
CPD certificate: You will receive a CPD (continuing professional development) certificate for your records once the course is completed. For IRCA members with EMS certification, details of your completion will be passed automatically to the Member Journey team, who will mark your record as updated to the 2026 version of the standard, saving you the time of submitting CPD evidence manually.
Once you've completed the course, you'll be able to:
- Identify the key amendments introduced in the latest ISO 14001 revision.
- Explain the intent and rationale behind the updated requirements.
- Assess how the changes impact EMS audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Apply the revised requirements when auditing real‑world EMS scenarios.
- Integrate the new or clarified requirements into existing auditing methods and checklists.
Who this course is for: This course is for all EMS auditors, especially those who are IRCA-certificated, and tutors teaching auditing courses based on the ISO 14001 standard.
Technical requirements: You’ll need a stable internet connection to run the course, and an internet browser (Edge, Safari, Firefox or Chrome). The course will work on all screen sizes, but we recommend using a tablet or larger screen for the best experience.
Resources: Due to copyright restrictions, wording from the standard cannot be reproduced; you may find it useful to have a copy of it available to refer to as you work through the course. This can be purchased on the ISO website.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Delivery method: On-demand e-learning
Enrolment period: You will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Price: CQI/IRCA members: £30, non-members: £39