Why should you attend?
ISO 20121 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an Event Sustainability Management System audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with ESMS requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Event Sustainability Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Event Sustainability Management
Learning objectives
- Understand the operations of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) based on ISO 20121
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20121 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 20121 in the context of an ESMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ESMS audits
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites: A fundamental understanding of ISO 20121 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles (ISO 19011).
How long: 4+1 days (4-day training plus an extra day for the exam)
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
Domain 2: Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 20121 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 20121 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 20121 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 20121 audit program
Provided the candidate is successful in the exam, s/he can apply for the PECB certification. The requirements for the PECB Foundation Certification are available here.
What you get:
- Examination and certification fees (500 USD each) are included in the training price
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free. Although the re-examination is free, administrative costs apply.
Price:
2999 euro plus VAT – standard fee
2499 euro plus VAT – early-bird fee (applicable only to payments made 30 days in advance)
2199 euro plus VAT – exclusive fee applicable to CSR BootIQ alumni (applicable only to payments made 30 days in advance)
Should you be interested in group discounts (minimum 3 people from the same organization), please contact us by email.