Before and during the course FAQs

This ISO 27001 Implementation training course is a good choice for anyone who will be involved in the implementation of an information security management system (ISMS).

The first half of the course will give you a detailed introduction to the standard, while the second half explains how to create and carry out implementation plans.

We understand that if your organisation is new to the concept of ISMS, then you will have managers and teams who need to know about the requirements without getting involved in an implementation. These colleagues may find our 1-day Introduction to ISO 27001 training course a valuable investment of their time.

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.

Because risk and its management are important right across an organisation, this course will be of interest to a wide variety of people.

The obvious candidates are those involved in business risk management and business continuity programmes, as well as corporate governance. But anyone with management responsibilities in any department will benefit from an appreciation of how to identify and address risk.

Those running quality, environmental and OH&S management systems, and those who audit these systems will also appreciate the knowledge gained.

Yes, you will be sent a certificate which you can use to demonstrate your understanding of the value of an integrated approach to management systems to your organisation, and how to get started.

This 1-day course is equivalent to 7 hours CPD.

The Fundamentals of Auditing training course explains the role of the auditor generically, without referring to any specific standard. For those who do then want to focus on auditing against a particular standard, we offer a range of certified Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor courses that will give delegates deeper understanding and practical skills.

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.

This course is a good place to start learning about ISO 14001 and environmental management systems. If you are not sure, then a yes to any of these questions will mean that the course can provide value to you in your role:

• Do you know about ISO 14001 but want to understand more about environmental management systems?
• Are you already an auditor for other standards and want to extend your skills into ISO 14001?
• Is your organisation considering implementing an EMS?
• Does your organisation already have an EMS and you have a role in maintaining its effectiveness?
• Are you a member of the IEMA professional body who wants to progress their continued professional development?

If you are intending to become an EMS auditor, you may benefit more from taking a look at our 3-day IEMA certified Internal Environmental Management Systems Auditor training course, which incorporates this introduction course before expanding on the theme of auditing.

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.

Organisations are re-thinking their working practices in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic when many staff started to work from home. For those whose employees are returning to the workplace, the guidelines put in place with ISO/PAS 45005:2020 for safe working can continue to be of benefit. Risk assessment, best practice and managing risk from disease can help to promote well-being and reduce absences from sickness.

This course is designed to explain how an information security can be incorporated into an organisation’s quality management system. With a focus on the role of the internal audit, the course has value for both internal and lead auditors who wish to integrate information security with their quality management system audits.