ISO 14001:2026 Transition
Understand the changes between ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 14001:2026 in this two-day PECB certification course. The course covers the revised requirements on environmental performance, risk-based thinking and long-term sustainability. Earn the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO 14001:2026 Transition credential.
About This Course
The ISO 14001:2026 Transition training course delivers a detailed overview of the principal changes introduced in the revised version of ISO 14001, released in April 2026, more than a decade after the previous edition. These revisions reflect the increasing urgency of global environmental challenges and bring targeted improvements that organizations certified under or aligned with ISO 14001 need to fully understand. Although the standard retains its well-established Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) structure and overall framework, the updated requirements raise expectations in the areas of environmental performance, risk-based thinking, and long-term sustainability.
Among the most notable changes covered in this course are an increased focus on broader environmental conditions, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity, when analyzing the organizational context. The training course also examines the reinforced life cycle perspective in identifying environmental aspects, the newly formalized approach to managing change under clause 6.3 Planning of changes, and the revised planning logic for risks and opportunities.
Upon completing the training course, you will be eligible to sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 14001:2026 Transition” credential. This internationally recognized certificate demonstrates that you possess the knowledge and professional capabilities to transition and update an environmental management system (EMS) in line with the revised ISO 14001:2026 requirements.
Learning Objectives
Explain the differences between ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 14001:2015
Interpret the new concepts, requirements, and recommendations of ISO 14001:2026
Plan and implement the necessary changes to an existing environmental management system to ensure conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001:2026
Course Agenda
Introduction to ISO 14001:2026 and its comparison to ISO 14001:2015
Clause-by-clause comparison between ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 14001:2015 and certification exam
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participating in this training course.
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Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- CPD Credits
- 14
- Materials
- 140+ pages
- Language
- English
- Provider
- PECB
- Category
- Sustainability
What's Included
- For candidates who complete a training, eLearning, or self-study course delivered by a PECB Partner, the training fee includes the first exam attempt, one free retake, the certification application fee, and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF). This cycle must be completed within 12 months from the purchase date for self-study and eLearning formats.
- Candidates will receive more than 140 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be awarded to the candidate.
- If the initial exam is not passed, a free retake may be taken within 12 months. For self-study or eLearning courses, the 12-month period is calculated from the date of purchase.