The ISO 14001 lead auditor course online teaches how to prepare for and conduct effective environmental management systems (EMS) audits. It provides an overview of the ISO 14001 EMS, lessons on auditing principles and techniques, practice in performing a lead audit, and feedback on draft reports. The course includes real-life case studies with challenging situations that the learner must resolve. This IRCA certified course also includes a section on an environmental performance evaluation that covers how to conduct an audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and provides guidance on evaluating the effectiveness of an EMS based on ISO 14001.