ISO training in Nigeria
ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
Plan, conduct, report and follow up ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system audits. Exemplar Global accredited training.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor at a glance
ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor is a 5 day ISO Lead Auditor course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦350,000 per participant. Participants receive an Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate, and the course is Exemplar Global accredited training. The next public class starts on 10 Nov 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Participants will learn how to plan, conduct, report and follow up environmental management system audits.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 14001:2015
- Environmental management principles
- ISO 14001 structure
- Context of the organisation
- Environmental aspects and impacts
- Environmental risks and opportunities
Day 2: ISO 14001 Requirements
- Environmental objectives and planning
- Operational control
- Compliance obligations
- Emergency preparedness
- Monitoring and performance evaluation
Day 3: Audit Principles & Preparation
- Principles of auditing
- Audit planning and preparation
- Audit scope, objectives and criteria
- Audit documentation and checklists
- Evidence gathering
Day 4: Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting
- Audit interviews and observations
- Sampling and verification
- Identifying nonconformities
- Managing audit challenges
Day 5: Reporting & Follow up
- Audit findings and reporting
- Closing meeting
- Corrective action
- Follow up audits
- Practical audit exercise and assessment
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
- 2Understand environmental management principles
- 3Identify environmental aspects and impacts
- 4Plan and prepare for an ISO 14001 audit
- 5Conduct effective environmental audits
- 6Identify audit findings and nonconformities
- 7Prepare audit reports and follow up corrective actions
Who Should Attend
- Environmental professionals
- HSE professionals
- Internal auditors
- Engineers and technical professionals
- Management system consultants
- Compliance professionals
- Managers and supervisors
- Professionals involved in ISO certification
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate
- Accreditation
- Exemplar Global Accredited Training
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with audit simulations, role plays and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-11-10
Course Benefits
- Exemplar Global accredited lead auditor training
- Confidence auditing environmental aspects and impacts
- Compliance obligations handled in practice
- A recognised certificate for environmental careers
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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