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A practitioner-focused course that shows participants how to understand, design, implement, and maintain an Environmental Management System aligned with ISO 14001:2026. The course follows the PDCA model and translates the requirements of ISO 14001 into practical actions that organizations can apply to improve environmental performance, meet compliance obligations, reduce environmental risks, and support sustainability goals.
Participants will learn how to determine organizational context, identify relevant interested parties, define the EMS scope, establish environmental policy and objectives, evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, address risks and opportunities, and develop practical operational controls. The course also explains how to manage documented information, competence, awareness, internal and external communication, emergency preparedness, monitoring and measurement, evaluation of compliance, internal audits, management review, nonconformity, corrective action, and continual improvement.
Special attention is given to the 2026 revision, including stronger alignment with the latest ISO management system structure, clearer expectations around environmental conditions, climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem health, compliance obligations, life cycle perspective, risk-based planning, and integration with other systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course provides comprehensive training in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to build, implement, and sustain a robust HSE system in any organization or industrial sector. Aligned with global standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, the training supports participants in recognizing workplace hazards, reducing environmental risks, improving compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture. It’s ideal for professionals responsible for HSE, quality, sustainability, or operational risk.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the principles and structure of HSE management systems
Apply ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements in practical settings
Identify and assess workplace health and safety risks
Implement effective hazard controls and risk mitigation strategies
Ensure environmental compliance (e.g., waste, water, emissions, energy)
Build emergency preparedness and incident response plans
Conduct HSE audits and inspections using checklists and observation methods
Promote a safety culture and employee participation in HSE programs
Document and monitor HSE performance with KPIs and reporting tools
Integrate HSE into broader management systems and sustainability goals
HSE Officers, Managers, and Coordinators
Plant Managers and Operations Heads
Safety Engineers and Environmental Officers
HR and Compliance Managers
Site Supervisors and Facility Maintenance Teams
Quality and Risk Management Professionals
ISO 45001 / 14001 Implementation Teams
Contractors and Construction Safety Personnel
No prior ISO certification required
Useful for all industries: manufacturing, construction, logistics, oil & gas, healthcare, pharma, food, etc.
Recommended as a foundation before taking Lead Auditor or Advanced HSE certifications
This course provides a complete guide to implementing ISO 37001:2016, the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). Designed for organizations of all sizes and sectors, ISO 37001 helps prevent, detect, and respond to bribery risks. Participants will learn how to build a risk-based compliance program, promote a culture of integrity, and meet global anti-corruption expectations.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the structure and scope of ISO 37001:2016.
Identify bribery risks and apply a risk-based approach to prevention and controls.
Develop and implement anti-bribery policies and procedures.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and oversight mechanisms.
Conduct due diligence on personnel, business associates, and transactions.
Integrate anti-bribery controls into procurement, contracts, and financial systems.
Implement reporting mechanisms, whistleblower protection, and investigation procedures.
Monitor, audit, and continuously improve your ABMS.
Align your organization’s program with international laws such as the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and local legislation.
Prepare for ISO 37001 certification or internal assessment.
Compliance and Ethics Officers
Legal, Audit, and Risk Professionals
Procurement and Finance Managers
Board Members and Executives
Anti-Corruption and Governance Consultants
Public and Private Sector Leaders in high-risk industries
No prior ISO 37001 knowledge required
Beneficial for organizations operating in high-risk jurisdictions or government sectors
Strong fit for entities seeking to demonstrate compliance and corporate integrity
ISO 37001 requirements and implementation
Bribery risk assessment and mitigation
Due diligence frameworks for third parties
Anti-bribery controls in contracts and payments
Whistleblower mechanisms and incident response
Internal audit of anti-bribery systems
Alignment with global anti-corruption laws
Ethical leadership and governance
Certification readiness and audit trail development
This course provides an in-depth understanding of ISO 22316, the international standard offering guidance on organizational resilience. It helps organizations strengthen their ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and adapt to incremental change and sudden disruptions. Unlike prescriptive systems, ISO 22316 provides a framework based on key principles such as leadership, culture, shared vision, and risk awareness. This training empowers participants to embed resilience into strategy, operations, and organizational culture across all sectors.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose, scope, and principles of ISO 22316:2017.
Define organizational resilience and its relationship with risk, business continuity, and sustainability.
Identify the elements that contribute to resilience: leadership, communication, culture, and resources.
Assess current organizational capabilities and gaps in resilience.
Develop strategies that improve adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness.
Align resilience activities with governance, performance, and stakeholder expectations.
Foster collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision across the organization.
Create a roadmap to embed resilience thinking in organizational systems.
Integrate ISO 22316 with related standards (ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISO 9001, etc.).
Monitor and evaluate improvements in resilience through relevant indicators.
Risk and Resilience Managers
Business Continuity and Crisis Management Professionals
Executive and Strategic Leaders
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Officers
Organizational Development and HR Leaders
Consultants supporting organizational transformation and continuity
Familiarity with organizational strategy, risk, or business continuity is helpful
No prior experience with ISO 22316 required
Useful for both public and private sector organizations across industries
ISO 22316 principles and application
Organizational resilience gap assessment
Resilience strategy development
Stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment
Integration with ISO 22301 (BCMS) and ISO 31000 (Risk Management)
Adaptive capacity planning
Culture and behavioral enablers of resilience
Measurement and continual improvement of resilience
This course provides comprehensive guidance on applying ISO 19600:2014, the international standard for establishing, developing, implementing, evaluating, maintaining, and improving a Compliance Management System (CMS). Based on the principles of good governance, proportionality, transparency, and sustainability, ISO 19600 helps organizations proactively manage legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance obligations. This training is ideal for organizations aiming to reduce compliance risk, foster a culture of integrity, and strengthen internal controls through a structured CMS framework.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose, structure, and scope of ISO 19600:2014.
Define the key principles of compliance management, including risk-based thinking.
Identify compliance obligations and integrate them into operational processes.
Establish roles, responsibilities, and leadership for compliance governance.
Design and implement compliance risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to support compliance.
Build systems for compliance reporting, monitoring, and auditing.
Integrate the CMS into other management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or ISO 37301.
Promote a culture of compliance through communication and leadership engagement.
Evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness of the compliance management system.
Risk Managers and Internal Auditors
Legal and Governance Professionals
Quality and Operations Managers
Senior Management and Corporate Executives
Consultants supporting CMS implementation or regulatory compliance
Familiarity with organizational compliance or risk functions is helpful
No prior ISO 19600 experience is required
Suitable for public, private, and nonprofit organizations across industries
This course provides a detailed guide to implementing ISO 10668:2010, the international standard for the monetary valuation of brands. It introduces participants to the key requirements, frameworks, and methodologies for brand valuation, focusing on three core perspectives: legal, behavioral, and financial. Participants will learn how to apply consistent, transparent, and defensible methods for assessing brand value that are essential for mergers, acquisitions, licensing, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the scope, structure, and objectives of ISO 10668:2010.
Identify the legal, behavioral, and financial components of brand valuation.
Choose appropriate brand valuation approaches: income, market, or cost-based.
Apply consistent and transparent valuation methodologies based on best practices.
Evaluate brand strength through stakeholder perception and behavioral data.
Integrate brand valuation into financial reporting, IP management, and strategy.
Use valuation results to support brand licensing, investment, and M&A activities.
Ensure compliance with audit and legal expectations for intangible assets.
Document the brand valuation process for governance and transparency.
Develop a roadmap for establishing brand valuation processes aligned with ISO 10668.
Brand Managers and Marketing Directors
CFOs, Financial Analysts, and Valuation Experts
Intellectual Property (IP) Managers
M&A and Corporate Strategy Teams
Legal Advisors and Compliance Officers
Consultants in brand, finance, and intangible asset valuation
Basic understanding of financial reporting or brand management is helpful
No prior experience with brand valuation or ISO 10668 is required
Useful for organizations managing high-value or trademarked brands
This course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Participants will learn how to interpret the standard’s requirements, manage risks to information assets, and implement controls aligned with Annex A. The course helps organizations achieve compliance and certification readiness by mapping all content to clauses 4–10 of the standard, and applying a structured, risk-based approach to protecting information.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
A practitioner-focused, hands-on course that shows you how to design, implement, and sustain an Environmental Management System (EMS) that reduces risk, improves compliance, and drives measurable environmental performance. We cover the PDCA backbone, identifying environmental aspects and impacts with a life-cycle lens, understanding compliance obligations, managing risk and opportunity, setting objectives and programs; operational controls (including contractors and change management), emergency preparedness and response; competence and communication; monitoring and measurement, internal auditing, management review; and continual improvement. Includes practical tools, templates, and Canadian/BC context for permitting, waste, spills, and reporting.
ACS Academy is a federally registered Canadian provider of training and consulting services, offering accredited certificate programs, industry-focused training, and support for management systems and international standards. Backed by experienced professionals with hands-on expertise, ACS Academy delivers practical, high-quality solutions that help organizations achieve compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across industries.