Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Event Sustainability Management Systems (ESMS) and ISO 20121

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Who should attend

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master an Event Sustainability Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with ESMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Event Sustainability Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Event Sustainability Management
  

ISO 20121 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution. 

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 20121 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Learning objectives

• Understand the operations of an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) based on ISO 20121
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20121 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 20121 in the context of an ESMS audit
• Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011