Title: PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course & Exam Bundle (UK) > Plan, conduct, and lead audits of an environmental management system against ISO 14001, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. Source: https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-14001-lead-auditor Publisher: Aegentra (aegentra.co.uk), United Kingdom edition. Prices in GBP excluding VAT. Updated: 2026-11-04 Licence: public web content; cite the source URL. PECB / Lead Auditor # ISO 14001 Lead Auditor — Course & exam bundle. Plan, conduct, and lead audits of an environmental management system against ISO 14001, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. [Compare learning formats](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-14001-lead-auditor#purchase) [Explore the curriculum](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-14001-lead-auditor#curriculum) Online · Self-paced · English [Verify PECB partner ID 232290](https://pecb.com/en/partners?companyName=aegentra&modal=232290) ## Slide-only bundle Base price£650.00 - Official PECB slides · 12-month myPECB access - Exam voucher: 2 attempts — initial exam + one free retake if needed - Certification application fee included; first-year maintenance included where applicable ## PECB eLearning bundle Base price£692.00 - Official PECB slides and recorded videos · 12-month myPECB access - Exam voucher: 2 attempts — initial exam + one free retake if needed - Certification application fee included; first-year maintenance included where applicable Course and exam, together ## Choose your learning format. Compare the course formats and their inclusions. Choose a bundle to pay securely on Stripe. Stripe asks for your email, which we use to assign your PECB course. ### Self-Study course and exam bundle Read and revisit the official slide-based materials at your own pace. No video lectures or live teaching. **What’s included** 12 months of myPECB course access Official PECB course slides Official PECB exam voucher: 2 attempts — initial exam + one free retake if needed Certification application fee included First-year certification maintenance fee included where applicable Base price (excl. VAT)£650.00 Total to pay (incl. 20% UK VAT)£780.00 Per learner · GBP [Buy](https://aegentra.co.uk/checkout?course=iso-14001-lead-auditor&format=self-study) ### PECB eLearning course and exam bundle Learn at your own pace with recorded video teaching alongside the official course slides. **What’s included** 12 months of myPECB course access Official PECB course slides Recorded PECB video lectures Official PECB exam voucher: 2 attempts — initial exam + one free retake if needed Certification application fee included First-year certification maintenance fee included where applicable Base price (excl. VAT)£692.00 Total to pay (incl. 20% UK VAT)£830.40 Per learner · GBP [Buy](https://aegentra.co.uk/checkout?course=iso-14001-lead-auditor&format=elearning) **Exam and purchase conditions** Complete the exam, included retake and application within 12 months of purchase. The first retake requires at least 15 days after an unsuccessful attempt. PECB reviews eligibility before awarding a credential; buying a bundle does not guarantee certification. An enquiry does not create an order. An order is confirmed after successful payment and acceptance. Choose your payment currency in the top navigation. Prices shown are for UK personal purchases; other locations and business purchases need a written quote. ## Your enrolment ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Is this your next step? ## Who this course suits best. - Auditors seeking to conduct and lead environmental management system (EMS) audits - Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process - Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organisation - Technical experts seeking to prepare for the EMS audits - Expert advisors in environmental management People behind the recorded lessons ## Meet the PECB eLearning presenters. PECB names these presenters in its English eLearning brochure, checked 18 October 2026. These are recorded lessons, not Aegentra staff profiles or a booking with a live trainer. The line-up can change with the language or course edition. PECB recorded-course presenter ### Michael Gross PECB recorded-course presenter across quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, and risk management. [View the PECB course brochure (PDF)](https://pecb.com/pdf/brochures/iso-14001-lead-auditor-elearning.pdf) PECB recorded-course presenter ### Driton Bejtullahu PECB identifies him as a presenter for this environmental management audit course. His published teaching also covers management-system auditing. [Read the PECB profile](https://growth.pecb.com/competencies/auditing-control-a-5-3-segregation-of-duties/) [Check the presenter list in the official brochure (PDF)](https://pecb.com/pdf/brochures/iso-14001-lead-auditor-elearning.pdf) **Which learning support is included?** Self-Study is independent learning from the official materials. eLearning, where listed, adds recorded instruction; neither standard bundle promises live tuition or unlimited one-to-one support. For the listed ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 courses, the separately quoted consultancy option is explained above. PECB manages examination and certification decisions. Knowledge you can apply ## What you will work through. - Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system based on ISO 14001. - Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an auditor. - Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles. - Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing. - Manage an ISO 14001 audit programme. Inside the course ## The curriculum. Modules describe the learning sequence. Day labels in the official curriculum do not mean scheduled live classes. **Day 1 — Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO 14001** Training course objectives and structure Introduction to management systems and the ISO 14001 family of standards Certification process Fundamental concepts and principles of environmental management Overview of ISO 14001 requirements **Day 2 — Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit** Fundamental audit concepts and principles The impact of trends and technology on auditing Evidence-based auditing Risk-based auditing Initiation of the audit process Stage 1 audit **Day 3 — On-site audit activities** Preparing for the Stage 2 audit Stage 2 audit Communication during the audit Information collection and analysis methods Creating audit test plans **Day 4 — Closing the audit** Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports Audit documentation and quality review Closing the audit Evaluation of action plans by the auditor Beyond the initial audit Managing an internal audit programme **Day 5 — Certification exam** PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor exam Three hours across the seven competency domains The exam and credential ## Know what you are preparing for. Credential eligibility and the certification decision are assessed by PECB. Training does not certify your organisation. - **Format:** Open-book, multiple-choice - **Duration:** 3 hours - **Questions:** 80 multiple-choice questions in the current English PECB examination record - **Pass mark:** 70% PECB credential ladder: Provisional Auditor (no experience required) → Auditor (two years of professional experience, one in environmental management, plus 200 hours of audit activity) → Lead Auditor (five years, two in environmental management, plus 300 hours) → Senior Lead Auditor (ten years, seven in environmental management, plus 1,000 hours). All tiers require signing the PECB Code of Ethics. The course fee covers the first exam attempt, one free retake, the certification application fee, and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee. **Before you enrol: prerequisites** A fundamental understanding of ISO 14001 and a working knowledge of audit principles. Prior completion of ISO 14001 Foundation or another management system audit course helps, though it is not mandatory. From knowledge to a working decision ## A business changes a production process Identify potential environmental aspects, operating conditions, relevant obligations and evidence owners. Explain which facts must be checked before reaching a conclusion. For an audit-focused route, write a criterion, evidence request, possible finding and limitation; do not reach a conclusion without the necessary evidence. Original optional study prompt, not an official PECB exam question, an additional included lab or evidence of professional experience. Use fictional information. [Check the official PECB course catalogue](https://help.pecb.com/list-of-pecb-courses/) Make time for the learning ## Your course. Your study plan. Turn the curriculum into a study plan: record your target dates, explain each topic in your own words and keep a list of questions to revisit. The downloadable sheet is pre-filled for this course and includes space for your notes. It is an optional Aegentra planning aid, not official PECB materials, an exam-question bank or evidence of professional experience. Use fictional examples, not confidential workplace information. [Download your study planner (CSV)](https://aegentra.co.uk/downloads/iso-14001-lead-auditor-study-planner.csv) ISO 14001 Lead Auditor · Editable spreadsheet · No sign-up required ### Before you book the exam. **Check your exact exam** Confirm the course, exam language, duration and permitted materials against PECB’s current exam listing and rules. Similar titles from different training providers can lead to different qualifications. [PECB exam listing](https://help.pecb.com/list-of-pecb-exams/) **Prepare your exam environment** Before booking, check the latest online-exam manual for identification, equipment, connectivity and room requirements. Ask PECB about reasonable accommodations early if you need them. [PECB online-exam manual](https://pecb.com/en/online-exam-manual) **Plan the credential application** Passing the exam and being awarded a particular credential are separate steps. Check the applicable experience, references and application requirements; do not assume a Lead title is awarded automatically. [PECB certification requirements](https://pecb.com/en/certification-rules-and-policies) For permitted materials, exam conduct and accommodation requests, read [PECB’s exam rules](https://pecb.com/en/exam-rules-and-policies). Requirements can change; check the current rules for your exact exam. Your questions ## Before you choose. **Is the official PECB exam included?** Yes. Each listed bundle includes the official examination voucher: an initial attempt and one free retake if needed. Complete the exam, included retake and application within 12 months of purchase. The first retake requires at least 15 days after an unsuccessful attempt. PECB reviews eligibility before awarding a credential; buying a bundle does not guarantee certification. **What is the difference between Self-Study and eLearning?** Self-Study provides official slides for independent study. eLearning adds recorded PECB video lectures. Only the formats shown above are offered for this course. **Does this include a certification fee?** The bundle includes the application fee and first-year maintenance where applicable. Foundation certificates have no annual maintenance fee. Credential eligibility and ongoing requirements vary; PECB makes the award decision. **Can I purchase online?** Choose your course and learning format, review the total in your selected currency and pay securely through Stripe. PECB access is arranged within 24 hours after payment confirmation. Optional Labs access is activated for the matching course after confirmation. **How does this PECB bundle compare with other UK training offers?** Compare the exact awarding body and credential, curriculum, delivery format, exam inclusion, retake conditions, access period and eligibility. Similar course titles do not establish equivalence to another provider or scheme. These are PECB bundles; no CQI and IRCA, IAPP, EC-Council or Linux Foundation credential is implied. **Does 12-month access mean 12 months of teaching?** No. It is the material-access period, not a scheduled course duration or a promise of unlimited instructor support. The listed bundles are self-paced. Curriculum day labels describe a learning sequence; they are not booked live classroom dates. **Which standard edition or syllabus should I check?** Confirm the exact course edition and current PECB syllabus before enrolment, especially where a standard is being revised. Publication of a newer standard does not automatically update a training bundle or include a transition course. Confirm the course edition with the Academy before payment. ISO 14001:2026 was published on 15 April 2026. PECB says existing ISO 14001 credentials are unaffected; the [ISO 14001:2026 Transition course](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-14001-2026-transition) covers what changed. ## Choose the right course for your role. Tell us what you need to achieve, what is in scope and where you are starting. [Talk about your project](https://aegentra.co.uk/contact)