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Cognicert ISO 14001 Environmental Management Lead Implementer Course

Develop and improve environmental management arrangements by working through environmental aspects, compliance obligations and improvement.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

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What you will work on

Who this course is for
  • Persons responsible for implementing ISO 14001:2015 requirements
  • Persons involved in the Environmental Management systems
 

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Develop and improve environmental management arrangements by working through environmental aspects, compliance obligations and improvement.

Work through environmental aspects, compliance obligations and improvement and connect them to the responsibilities of your implementation role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
The “ISO 14001:2015  Lead Implementer ” course provides comprehensive training in the ISO 14001:2015  standard and all its requirements from the Implementer ’s point of view, as well as basic skills necessary to execute the requirements. It’s a practical-oriented training that should be considered “a must” for every ISO 14001:2015 Implementer. This intensive course is specifically designed to participants to serve as ISO 14001:2015 Lead Implementers. The interactive training program, complete with quizzes, will provide the necessary technical knowledge and understanding of all ISO 14001:2015 requirements to implement the requirement of the standard. This ISO Implementer training enables ISO 14001:2015 Implementer to:
  • Learn how to implement each and every ISO 14001:2015 requirements
  • Learn basic process development skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 from an Lead Implementer Perspective
  • Mange the continuity risk
  • Learn how to plan and implement continuity plan;
  • Learn how to effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 14001:2015  Environmental procedure on corrective action
Audience
  • Persons responsible for implementing ISO 14001:2015 requirements
  • Persons involved in the Environmental Management systems
 
Content
Introducing ISO 14001 Environmental
  • Environmental and Environmental management System
  • Background of Environmental management system
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Requirements
ISO 14001 Environmental Planning
  • Context of Organisation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Environmental Aspect Identification
  • Environmental  Risk Management
Environmental Operations Management
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Documents Management
  • Response Processes and procedures
  • Environmental and incident roles and responsibilities
  • Environmental Awareness and Training
  • Supplier Environmental Risks and Controls
  • Environmental Risks controls implementation
ISO 14001 Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Monitoring and Evaluating Information Controls performance
  • Auditing Environmental Performance
  • Management Reviewing
Improving Continuity performance
  • Implementing Corrective actions
  • Risk Mitigation and Preventive actions
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
STUDY OPTIONS
  • Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification
  • Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification
Duration

5 days

ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

Choose your ISO 14001 course

Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

View the complete ISO 14001 training pathway
1 day

ISO 14001 Awareness

People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £20012–16 October 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
2 days

ISO 14001 Foundation

People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.

Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £50012–16 October 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
3 days

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £75012–16 October 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.

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Durations refer to the training programme. Course details explain entry requirements, assessment and the award for successful candidates. Training does not certify your organisation. Self-study access or live-course joining instructions follow payment and any applicable eligibility checks. Read refund and transfer conditions.

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Refunds, cancellations and transfers

Refund and transfer choices depend on the course format, how much notice you give and whether digital content has been accessed. Contact learner care early and we will help you identify the best available option.

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UPCOMING COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
12–16 October 202616 October 2026Published intake — confirm availability
Published late date passed. Contact Cognicert to confirm places before booking.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
£850 £800 course fee + £50 late fee
Choose this intake
£300
On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout.
2–6 November 20266 November 2026Late booking period
Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 23 October 2026.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
£850 £800 course fee + £50 late fee
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£300
On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout.
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

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Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service. This confirms the authenticity of a Cognicert-issued award; acceptance by an employer, regulator or external professional scheme depends on their requirements.

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Course and Business Development Adviser
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+44 20 3432 2505
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