ISO 20121 Lead Auditor

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 “Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a 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 understating of ISO 20121 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Event Sustainability Management Systems (ESMS) and ISO 20121

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the 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

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

The requirements for Auditor Certifications are:

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	SEMS audit/ assessment experience	Other requirements
Certified ISO 20121 Provisional Auditor	Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 20121 Auditor	Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Event Sustainability Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor	Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Event Sustainability Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the Code of Ethics

Please be informed: Certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for a Certified Master credential.

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

Audit planning
Audit interview
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting non-conformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Documentation review
On-Site Audit
Follow-up on non-conformities
Leading an audit team

General Information

Certification fees are included on the exam 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