Before and during the course FAQs

No, the first day of this course provides a detailed overview of ISO 14001 and the role of environmental management systems (EMS). If you are planning to implement an EMS, this course will provide you with the knowledge you need from scratch.

As an Approved Training Partner of CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) and IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors), we offer ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training that is certified by the recognised global professional body for auditors.

Our role as an independent provider allows us more flexibility in how we deliver services. Today we run more than 1000 scheduled courses a year, both face-to-face and in our Virtual Classroom. If you prefer, we can provide dedicated training just for your organisation.

We want you to achieve success first time by gaining a thorough understanding of the theory and application of your subject in your training. That is why we employ tutors with vast experience of working in the field and who have approved tutor status.

We are determined to provide you with the most effective learning environment. Because all our classes are live, you can benefit from group work and discussion, and can ask for help from your tutor as the course progresses.

We invite every delegate to let us know if the training met their expectations, or what they would like to see change. We are committed to building on feedback to improve our service and performance, to help you achieve your business goals.

We recommend that you do have some knowledge of ISO 27001 to make the most of the ISO 27001 Internal Auditor training course.

If you feel you would not have enough understanding, one option would be to attend our Introduction to 27001 training course, which runs the day before the internal auditor course. If you book these 2 courses together you will benefit from a £100 discount.

Bywater's scheduled training courses are located at over 15 venues across the UK and within our Virtual Classroom. Please click here to view our locations which include London, Manchester, Glasgow and Coventry. Accommodation is also available for venue based courses to make the experience as convenient as possible for you.

Details of venues for upcoming courses are provided in the course description.

The ISO 45003 standard focuses on mental wellbeing at work, and fits into the wider topic of OH&S management systems, which are outlined in ISO 45001. It is designed to offer you guidance on how to manage risks to employees’ mental health.

On this course you will learn about the benefits and requirements of the standard, and how to integrate ISO 45003 within an existing OH&SMS.

Yes, the Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management training course is certified by IEMA, the key professional body for those operating in environmental management. Certification is achieved through a mix of continuous assessment during the course and an online exam following the event. We work closely with our attendees to give them the best chance of success. Certification at this level can give employees a demonstrable advantage in their career path. The course is also equivalent to a significant 40 hours of CPD.

Yes, the course is certified by CQI and IRCA, the professional body for experts in improving product, project and service quality.

To successfully complete this course, you will be evaluated by continuous assessment and undertake an exam following the event. We will support you in both activities to give you the best chance of success.

You will receive a certificate for successfully completing this course, giving you the evidence of your knowledge and practical skills in auditing OH&S management systems against ISO 45001.

Yes, this Auditor Conversion training course is certified by CQI and IRCA, the industry’s professional body. That means you will enjoy globally recognised acknowledgement of the breadth and depth of your new knowledge and practical skills.

If you are interested in improving business processes, then this course will help. Value stream mapping enables you to visually map out how processes are carried out right across the value chain, from product design and material sourcing to post-sales customer support. This will help you to identify where processes can be made more efficient and cost-effective, with the aim of increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.

The disposal of waste is important within an organisation’s environment management system and is heavily regulated in the UK. This introduction to waste legislation and compliance training course will give you the information you need to play a vital role in keeping your organisation up to date with new and changing requirements. Even if you are already operating in a waste management role, you may benefit from this course to refresh your knowledge.