ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Training & Certification
Learn to audit an environmental management system against the new 2026 edition: life-cycle aspects, climate change, compliance obligations and change control. Five days live with Ashok Kumar Gulati, ending in an exam for an Exemplar Global approved certificate.
- Standard
- ISO 14001:2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Fee
- ₹29,500 + GST
- Certificate
- Exemplar Global approved
- Next batch
- Weekday batches
- Built on the 2026 edition
- Audit role-plays and case studies
- Transition audit guidance
Get fee, dates & brochure
What’s new
What changed in ISO 14001:2026
ISO 14001:2026 was published on 15 April 2026 and replaces the 2015 edition. ISO 14001:2015 certificates remain valid for a transition of 36 months, to 14 April 2029 at the latest. Auditors must know exactly what changed.
Course syllabus
ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor syllabus: 5-day agenda
Two days on the 2026 standard, then three days on auditing it, with role-plays and case studies throughout.
Day 1
EMS principles and the 2026 standard
- Environmental management principles
- Structure of ISO 14001:2026 and what changed
- Context, climate change and interested parties
Day 2
Requirements in practice
- Environmental aspects across the life cycle
- Compliance obligations
- Objectives, planning changes and operational control
- Emergency preparedness and performance evaluation
Day 3
Audit principles and planning
- ISO 19011 audit principles
- Managing an audit programme
- Planning an EMS audit, including a transition audit
WorkshopPrepare an audit plan for a case-study site
Day 4
Conducting the audit
- Opening meeting and interviews
- Gathering and verifying evidence
- Grading findings and writing nonconformities
WorkshopAudit role-plays on a case-study organisation
Day 5
Reporting and certification
- Audit report and closing meeting
- Follow-up, certification and transition audits
- Revision and examination
What you get
What’s included in the fee
- 5 days of live, instructor-led training
- Audit role-plays and case studies
- ISO 19011 audit method and templates for plans and reports
- End-of-course examination
- Exemplar Global approved certificate when you pass
Certification
ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor
Pass the exam on day 5 and you receive the ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor certificate, approved by Exemplar Global. It shows you can plan, lead and report an EMS audit against the current edition.
Employers can check it on our certificate verification page.
Your trainer
Learn from Ashok Kumar Gulati
Ashok Kumar Gulati
Lead Assessor and Lead Tutor since 2002
Ashok is a chemical engineer from IIT Kharagpur. He has delivered more than 200 five-day Lead Auditor courses, so the case studies and audit role-plays come from real certification audits, not from a slide deck.
Dates
Upcoming ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor batches
Can’t make these dates? We add batches on request, including private batches for teams. Request a batch
Courses and fees
ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 courses and fees
Published prices. GST is charged at the standard rate.
| Course | Duration | Best for | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer | 3 days | People who will build or upgrade a QMS | ₹23,000 + GST |
| ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor This course | 5 days | Auditors of an environmental management system | ₹29,500 + GST |
| ISO 45001 Lead Auditor | 5 days | Auditors of an OH&S management system | ₹29,500 + GST |
| In-house batch for your team | Online or at your office | EHS, sustainability and plant teams | Get a quote |
Choosing a course
Six things to check before you book any ISO 14001 course
Many ISO 14001 courses still teach the 2015 edition. Ask every provider these questions. Here are our answers.
Is it the 2026 edition?
Yes. ISO 14001:2026, with every change explained.
Is the fee published?
Yes. ₹29,500 + GST.
Who exactly is the trainer?
Ashok Kumar Gulati, 200+ Lead Auditor courses.
Will you practise auditing?
Yes. Days 3 to 5 are audit planning, role-plays and reporting.
Is the certificate recognised?
Yes. Exemplar Global approved, verifiable online.
Are there real dates?
Yes. Batches are published above.
For organisations
Preparing for a transition audit? Train your team in-house.
- Online or at your site, on dates that suit your team
- Case studies built on your own operations
- Same exam and certificate for every participant
- Follow-on help with your transition to the 2026 edition
Who it’s for
Who should take ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training
- EHS, environment and sustainability managers
- Internal auditors
- Consultants and certification body auditors
- Plant and operations managers
No formal prerequisite. Basic familiarity with environmental management helps.
Related standards
Standards used alongside ISO 14001
| ISO 19011 | Guidelines for auditing management systems |
|---|---|
| ISO 14004 | Guidance on implementing an EMS |
| ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety; often run together |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management; same structure |
| ISO 14064 | Greenhouse gas accounting and verification |
FAQ
ISO 14001 training: frequently asked questions
What is the ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course fee?
₹29,500 + GST per participant, including the exam. For an in-house batch, ask us for a quote.
Is this course on ISO 14001:2026?
Yes. ISO 14001:2026 was published on 15 April 2026, and the course is built on it.
Is my ISO 14001:2015 certificate still valid?
Yes, during the 36-month transition, until 14 April 2029 at the latest. Most organisations move at a recertification or surveillance audit.
How long is the course?
Five days of live, instructor-led training, from 10:00 to 17:00 IST.
What certificate will I receive?
Pass the exam and you receive the ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor certificate, approved by Exemplar Global and verifiable on our website.
Who is the trainer?
Ashok Kumar Gulati, an IIT Kharagpur chemical engineer who has been a Lead Assessor and Lead Tutor since 2002.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. We run in-house batches online or at your site, with case studies from your own operations.
Ready to audit to the 2026 edition?
Next batch: ask us for the next date. Send an enquiry and we’ll reply with the fee, dates and brochure.