ISO 50001 Lead Auditor

Course Overview

Why should you attend?

ISO 50001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Energy Management System (EnMS) 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 50001 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 Energy Management System (EnMS) certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master an EnMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Energy Management System requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Energy Management System audit
Expert advisors in Energy Management

Learning objectives

Understand the operations of an Energy Management System based on ISO 50001
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 50001 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 50001 in the context of an EnMS 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 EnMS 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 50001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Energy Management Systems (EnMS) and ISO 50001

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 50001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Energy Management System (EnMS)

Domain 2: Energy Management System (EnMS)

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 50001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 50001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 50001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 50001 audit program

Certification

After successfully completing 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	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
Certified ISO 50001 Provisional Auditor	Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 50001 Auditor	Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Energy Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor	Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Energy 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