Course Outline

Course Title: EMS ISO 14001:2015 Foundation
Duration: 1 Day (6–8 hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual Live / Self-paced
Assessment: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) or Short Answer Quiz
Certification: Certificate of Completion by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

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Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will:

• Understand the principles of environmental management

• Interpret the structure and requirements of ISO 14001:2015

• Identify key terms, definitions, and environmental responsibilities

• Recognize environmental aspects and impacts

• Understand how ISO 14001 supports legal and regulatory compliance

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Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Management

• What is Environmental Management?

• Global and local environmental issues

• Benefits of implementing EMS

• Overview of legal and regulatory drivers (brief)

Module 2: Understanding ISO 14001:2015

• History and evolution of ISO 14001

• Structure of the standard (10 clauses)

• Scope and applicability

• Key definitions and terminology

Module 3: Annex SL – Common Structure of ISO Standards

• Purpose of Annex SL

• How Annex SL applies to EMS

• Integration with other management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001)

Module 4: Clauses of ISO 14001:2015 Explained

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization

• Clause 5: Leadership and Environmental Policy

• Clause 6: Planning (aspects, impacts, risks, legal requirements)

• Clause 7: Support (resources, communication, awareness)

• Clause 8: Operation (controls, emergency preparedness)

• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation (monitoring, internal audit)

• Clause 10: Improvement (nonconformity, corrective action)

Module 5: Environmental Aspects and Impacts

• Identifying environmental aspects

• Evaluating impacts

• Mitigation and control strategies

• Practical examples: energy use, waste, emissions

Module 6: Documentation and Implementation Overview

• Required EMS documentation

• Policy, objectives, records, and procedures

• Introduction to audits and management review

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Assessment & Certification

• Short MCQ test or written assessment (based on mode of delivery)

• Certificate of Completion issued by CITI

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Target Audience

• Environmental Officers and Coordinators

• Students and Professionals entering environmental fields

• Compliance and Facility Managers

• Internal auditors preparing for EMS roles

• Anyone new to ISO 14001 or sustainability practices