A Management Understanding of ISO 14000 (8-hours)

Course Description

This course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the critical business issues related to ISO 14000 and EMS registration.  Experienced consultants lead the session, providing insight and up-to-date information on the standard and business issues related to their use.  A global perspective helps participants to understand the potential business and economic impacts of ISO 14000.

Course Highlights

  1. Development and background of the ISO 14000 series of standards

  2. Potential business impacts of registration

  3. US EPA and state policies on the standard

  4. Global perspectives

  5. EMS registration and accreditation systems

  6. Economic considerations of environmental management

  7. Implementation case-studies and "lessons learned."

  8. Basic requirements of the ISO 14001 Standard

  9. Integration of ISO 9001/9002 and ISO 14001

Who Should Attend

Those who need a basic understanding of the strategic and business issues related to ISO 14000 standards including: Executive Managers; Environmental Coordinators; Environmental Professionals, Consultants, and Managers; Safety, Health, and Environmental Managers; Quality and ISO 9000 Management Representatives.

Federal Service

A version of this course has been designed specifically for the US Military.  Commander's Briefing on Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14000 (8-hours) will cover the same basic highlights and learning objectives as the private-sector version, however specific attention will be made to the existing management systems employed by the DoD, as well as current DoD policy on the standard and its implementation.