ISO 14001 – Internal Audit and Continual Improvement

Please note: ISO 14001:2026 has now been published. This online training module is currently being reviewed and updated to reflect the new standard. In the meantime, all content remains aligned with ISO 14001:2015 requirements.

Module Information

Effective internal auditing is a cornerstone of a successful Environmental Management System.  Regular audits help you ensure compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and embed a culture of continual improvement throughout your organisation.

This module will guide you through the internal audit process, including planning, executing, reporting, and closing out findings.  You’ll also learn how to foster a culture of continual improvement, turning audit results into practical actions that enhance environmental performance.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you will have:

• An understanding of how to select the ‘right’ procedures to be internally audited
• Clarity on why internal audits are conducted and the internal audit process
• Determined how to report and close out internal audit findings
• An understanding of the continual improvement requirements of ISO 14001
• Ideas for how to create a culture of continual improvement
• Shared examples of good practice
• Identified next steps

You’ll also receive:

• An example internal audit schedule to help you plan and structure your audits
• A reflection log to help you review your current auditing process, identify areas for improvement, and consider strategies for building a culture of continual improvement
• Recommended next steps for strengthening your internal audits and fostering a culture of continual improvement
• An example internal audit report template

Is this module right for me?

This module is ideal if you:

• • Want an understanding of internal auditing in the context of ISO 14001
  • Are looking for ideas on how to create a culture of continuous improvement
  • Prefer to learn at your own pace and in your own time
  • Need a quick refresher, or are new to environmental management

No prior knowledge is required.  This module is beginner-friendly and designed to help you build confidence from the ground up.

For a more in-depth look at ISO 14001, our auditor-led training may be a better fit.

What’s included?

• Access to the ISO 14001 Internal audit and continual improvement online training module
• A reflection log to help you review your auditing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and plan for continual improvement
• An example internal audit schedule to help you plan and structure your audits
• An example internal audit report template
• Recommended next steps for strengthening your internal audits and fostering a culture of continual improvement
• A knowledge check and personalised training certificate
• Six months of access to revisit content whenever you need

How does online ISO training work?

What happens depends on who you’re purchasing the training for.

If you are purchasing the training for yourself

Once you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll receive an email confirming your enrolment, followed by a separate email with your login details for our online training platform.

You can then log in and start your training when you’re ready.

If you are purchasing training for someone else

Once you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to enrol your learner(s) onto the training you’ve purchased.

You can enrol learners individually, or if you’re enrolling multiple people, you can use the CSV upload provided on the enrolment platform.

Once enrolled, each learner will receive an email confirming their enrolment, followed by a separate email containing their login details.

Completing your training

Learners will need to complete the pre-training survey, training module, knowledge check and feedback before downloading their personalised certificate.

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Looking to build a stronger understanding of internal auditing?

For a deeper understanding of internal auditing, our auditor-led training provides a detailed, clause-by-clause explanation of ISO standards.  Delivered by one of our experienced lead auditors, this one-day course is designed to help you apply theory to real-life business scenarios.  You’ll also benefit from peer learning, sharing challenges and insights with other delegates.