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ISO 14001 Implementation (1 Day)

A practical guide to building and launching an effective Environmental Management System
* This course runs in-house only.

Introduction

Environmental performance has never been more critical. This comprehensive one-day course equips learners with the skills to design, plan, and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned to ISO 14001:2015. Whether your goal is full certification or internal best practice, this programme provides practical insight through real-world examples and case studies.

Delivered by expert tutors with deep industry knowledge, the training ensures learners understand how to turn policy into performance. The course is tailored to support environmental improvement across sectors and is ideal for organisations seeking to reduce their environmental impact and operational risks.

Course Overview

Who Should Attend?

This programme is ideal for anyone involved in environmental, health & safety, and quality roles, as well as those responsible for EMS implementation and compliance:

  • Environmental Officers and Managers
  • Health & Safety and Quality Managers
  • Operations and Facilities Managers
  • Internal Auditors and Compliance Teams

English Language Competency


A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme. While formal certification (e.g. IELTS) is not required, learners whose first language is not English should have a self-assessed proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5–6.0 or CEFR level B2.
This level of competence will support learners in understanding course materials, contributing to discussions, and completing assessments where applicable.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and components of an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015
  • Interpret the key requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard
  • Identify and evaluate significant environmental aspects and impacts
  • Set effective environmental objectives and develop action plans
  • Implement operational controls and evaluate performance
  • Explain how to apply corrective actions and conduct effective environmental management reviews
  • Understand documentation and record-keeping requirements

These outcomes support learners in applying knowledge practically within their organisation.

Course Contents

The course provides a structured and practical walkthrough of ISO 14001:2015 and the process of implementing an EMS.

Key topics include:

  • Introduction to environmental management and EMS principles
  • ISO 14001:2015 requirements and comparison of standards
  • Conducting an Initial Environmental Review (IER)
  • Defining EMS scope and setting the environmental policy
  • Identifying significant environmental aspects/issues
  • Developing objectives and defining strategies to achieve them
  • Operational control and competence/communication
  • Internal auditing and management review
  • Environmental legislation and compliance evaluation
  • Role of third party auditors/certification bodies

Content can be tailored to specific organisational needs when delivered in-company.

Course Tutors

This programme is delivered by our expert EMS training team, each with extensive experience in auditing, compliance, and environmental systems implementation.

  • Elizabeth Walker
  • Finbarr Stapleton
  • Gerry Higgins
  • Peter Fleming

Our tutors offer deep practical experience and remain available to support learners throughout the entire training process, from initial consultation through to post-course guidance.

How Do We Train to Support You?

Our training methodology is highly interactive and focused on real-world application.

Support includes:

  • Pre-training consultation with the tutor to tailor the course to your needs
  • Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices
  • Training is delivered live either virtually or onsite at your premises, with full tutor interaction

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support.

Learner Pathway

Learners who complete this course often progress to:

  • ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor (EMS)
  • ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (EMS)
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) training

Completing this course forms a strong foundation for environmental career development.
Further progression supports deeper auditing capability and cross-standard expertise.

Upcoming Public Dates

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Public Course Dates

20-21 March 2026
19-20 JUNE 2026
16-17 JULY 2026
For upcoming public course dates please contact learning@antarisconsulting.com

Course Details

Duration:
1 Day
Delivery Format:
Onsite or Virtual
Language:
English

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