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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 practitioner course explains the ISO 14040 framework for life cycle assessment (LCA), from goal and scope through inventory (LCI), impact assessment (LCIA), and interpretation. You’ll learn how the phases interrelate, how to define functional units and system boundaries, and how to plan data collection and modelling choices while recognizing limitations and optional elements. We clarify what ISO 14040 covers—principles and structure for LCA and LCI studies—and what it doesn’t: detailed methods for each phase. Emphasis is placed on transparent reporting, documentation of assumptions and value choices, and when to use internal or third-party critical reviews. You’ll practice translating business questions into an LCA plan, preparing for consistent data handling, and framing LCIA results for decisions without overstating precision. The course concludes with templates for goal/scope definitions, boundary diagrams, data-quality notes, and review checklists, as well as guidance on aligning LCA plans with procurement, design, and environmental communication.
Translate ISO 14040 principles into a practical LCA plan
Define goal/scope, functional unit, and system boundaries
Build LCI data structures and document assumptions
Plan LCIA at the appropriate level of detail
Interpret results and test sensitivity/limitations
Report transparently and organize evidence for review
Understand optional elements and value choices
Decide when and how to use critical review
Sustainability/ESG managers and coordinators
Product designers and R&D engineers
Process and environmental engineers
LCA practitioners and analysts
Procurement, marketing, and compliance teams
Basic ISO 14001 or EMS awareness
Familiarity with products/processes and bills of materials
Comfort with spreadsheets and simple data analysis
Introductory LCA/LCI concepts helpful
This engaging course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and improve an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) in accordance with ISO 20121:2024. You’ll learn how to identify sustainability issues throughout an event’s life cycle, engage stakeholders, manage resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with social, environmental, and economic requirements. The course connects ISO 20121 principles to international sustainability frameworks such as the UN SDGs and GRI Standards, preparing participants to deliver responsible, inclusive, and low-impact events that align with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Interpret the structure and intent of ISO 20121:2024 and its key requirements.
Identify sustainability issues, impacts, and opportunities across the event life cycle.
Develop a sustainability policy and integrate it into event planning and operations.
Engage stakeholders effectively and manage communication and transparency.
Apply risk-based thinking to event sustainability management and decision-making.
Establish monitoring, measurement, and evaluation systems for sustainability performance.
Demonstrate continual improvement and prepare for third-party certification audits.
Event planners and coordinators
Sustainability managers and officers
Marketing and communications professionals
Hospitality and venue managers
NGO and government event organizers
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals
Consultants aiming to align events with ISO 20121 sustainability principles
Basic understanding of event management is helpful
No prior ISO 20121 experience required
Suitable for organizations of any size hosting events
This practitioner course turns ISO/IEC 42001 into a practical blueprint for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). We link strategy and policy to clear governance, roles, and accountability for AI products and services. You’ll learn to scope your AIMS, identify stakeholders, and run risk/impact assessments that address safety, bias/fairness, privacy, security, and explainability. We translate lifecycle controls into day-to-day practices: data management, model design and testing, validation, deployment, monitoring, incident/change management, and decommissioning. The course covers documentation and traceability, transparency measures, human oversight, supplier/third-party model management, and metrics for performance and harm reduction. You’ll prepare audit-ready evidence, internal audit plans, and management review inputs that drive continual improvement and align with broader IMS or ESG commitments. Jurisdictional notes highlight privacy, accessibility, and sector-specific regulations relevant to your context. Designed for organizations that develop or use AI, from startups to the enterprise and public sector.
Translate ISO/IEC 42001 into an AIMS roadmap
Define scope, policy, roles, and governance structure
Run AI risk/impact assessments (bias, safety, privacy, security)
Implement lifecycle controls: data, design, testing, deployment, change
Establish monitoring, incident response, and model drift management
Manage third-party models, data providers, and contracts
Design transparency, human oversight, and recordkeeping
Prepare for internal audits, management reviews, and improvement
AI/ML leaders, product owners, and data science managers
Risk, compliance, privacy, and information security teams
Quality/IMS managers integrating AI governance
Engineering and platform (MLOps) leaders
Executives accountable for AI strategy and ethics
Basic ISO/PDCA or governance/risk knowledge
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and data pipelines
Awareness of privacy/security frameworks (helpful)
Experience with software lifecycle or vendor management (helpful)
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.