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Leading an energy management system audit requires more than auditing experience. You need to understand energy data – baselines, performance indicators, significant energy uses – and be able to evaluate whether an organization's EnMS is genuinely driving improvement or just going through the motions. Organizations pursuing ISO 50001 certification rely on lead auditors who can make that distinction.
This online Lead Auditor training builds that capability. You'll learn how to plan and lead EnMS audits, evaluate energy planning processes, assess the risk-based approach from the 2018 revision, and manage audit teams effectively. Through a structured curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical video demonstrations, you will develop the competence to conduct first-party, second-party, and third-party audits of energy management systems.
The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the material according to your own schedule. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your training as an ISO 50001 Lead Auditor.
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An effective lead auditor understands both management system requirements and energy performance concepts. A competent ISO 50001 lead auditor must be able to:
This course develops these capabilities through realistic scenarios, video demonstrations of actual audit situations, and practical resources you can apply immediately.
The training is organized into nine focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:
Session 1: Overview of ISO 50001:2018
An introduction to the ISO 50001 standard – its purpose, scope, and importance for energy management. Understand what an EnMS is, why certification matters, and the benefits of improved energy performance.
What you'll learn: The role of ISO 50001 in energy management and the business case for certification.
Session 2: ISO 50001:2018 Requirements
A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the ISO 50001:2018 standard. You will examine each requirement in depth, understanding what constitutes acceptable evidence of conformity.
What you'll learn: Detailed understanding of all ISO 50001 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an audit.
Session 3: Documented Information
A focused examination of documented information requirements. Learn the practical differences between documents (maintained and updated) and records (retained as evidence). Covers document approval, distribution, version control, and retention.
What you'll learn: How to audit document control systems and identify when documentation is insufficient.
Session 4: Risk Management
The 2018 revision of ISO 50001 requires organizations to identify and assess all internal and external risks that may affect planned outcomes and energy performance. This session explains how to audit the risk-based approach in an EnMS.
What you'll learn: How to assess risk management processes and identify gaps in risk-based thinking.
Session 5: ISO 50001:2018 Audit Process
This session introduces the complete audit cycle, from planning through follow-up. Includes a video demonstration of an auditor conducting an opening meeting.
What you'll learn: How to plan audits, conduct opening meetings, and manage the audit process from start to finish.
Session 6: Audit Terms, Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities
Clear understanding of audit terminology is essential for professional communication. This session defines key terms and explains the distinct roles within an audit team. Includes a video demonstration of audit questions and answers.
What you'll learn: Professional audit vocabulary and the responsibilities of each audit team role.
Session 7: Performing an Audit
Practical demonstration of audit execution through video examples. Observe effective questioning techniques and learn how to gather objective evidence. Includes a sample EnMS manual for document review practice.
What you'll learn: Practical techniques for conducting audit interviews and evaluating documentation.
Session 8: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Identifying a nonconformity is only the first step. Learn how to classify findings, write clear nonconformity statements, and evaluate corrective actions. Includes a video demonstration of a closing meeting.
What you'll learn: How to classify findings, write effective nonconformity statements, and conduct professional closing meetings.
Session 9: Climate Action Changes – New Amendments (2024)
This session covers the latest amendments to ISO 50001 regarding climate action. Understand how climate change considerations are now integrated into the EnMS framework and what auditors need to verify.
What you'll learn: The 2024 climate action amendments and their implications for EnMS audits.
The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:
This training is designed for individuals who need to lead or participate in EnMS audits. Typical participants include:
The course is appropriate for those new to auditing as well as experienced auditors seeking to update their knowledge of ISO 50001:2018.
The training program includes session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format, without time constraint, and open book. To pass, you need a score of 60% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake any exam at no additional charge.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the Exemplar Global accreditation mark. This certificate documents successful completion of ISO 50001 Lead Auditor training and the final examination.
Certificates are issued in digital format upon passing the final examination. You may download, add to LinkedIn, and print your certificate directly from your course dashboard.
Training multiple lead auditors for your ISO 50001 energy management system? Our platform makes it simple to purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment across your organization.
Whether you’re certifying one lead auditor or building a team to cover EnMS audits across multiple facilities, the manager dashboard gives you oversight of every learner's progress.
Course access, materials, certificate plus manager dashboard for bulk enrollment.
Self-paced learning – fit the 40 hours program into your schedule without disrupting business.
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Sharon Hall
9 April 2025
Good focus on auditing principles but I don't think that the clauses of ISO 50001 were covered in enough detail to understand how energy management ...
Chad Provost
28 November 2025
The course was fine, not fantastic, not terrible. Very long though. Luckily it's on demand so one can just pause it and take a nap ...
Energy-Specific Auditing
Every session applies audit techniques to energy management – not generic quality or safety auditing adapted for EnMS.
Real Audit Demonstrations
Video examples show opening meetings, audit interviews, and closing meetings – so you can observe techniques before applying them.
400+ Audit Questions
Includes a comprehensive audit checklist plus a sample EnMS manual for document review practice.
Fit Learning Between Audits
Self-paced format means you can study around audit schedules and facility commitments.
Once enrolled, you have 3 months access to the course content (can be extended upon request). During this time you can complete the training at your own pace and return to review materials whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
Course access ends upon successfully completing the final exam.
Auditor training prepares you to participate in internal audits as a team member, covering audit fundamentals and techniques.
Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, manage audit programs, and communicate findings to management.
Lead Auditor certification is typically required for third-party auditors.
The 2018 revision requires organizations to identify and assess all internal and external risks that may affect planned outcomes and energy performance. This risk-based approach must be considered when formulating the organization's Energy Policy.
The course includes a dedicated session on how to audit risk management processes in an energy management system.
Yes. The course includes a dedicated session (Session 9) on the Climate Action Changes amendments (2024) to ISO 50001, ensuring your knowledge is current with the latest standard requirements.
Yes. The 400+ question audit checklist provided with the course is designed to be a practical tool that you can customize and use for internal audits within your organization.
Knowledge of quality management systems and the PDCA cycle is helpful. Understanding of risk assessment and management commitment principles is an added advantage. A diploma or bachelor's degree in any discipline is recommended.
While we don't have a sample version available, you can try the entire course without risk! Your purchase includes our comprehensive 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Yes. Bulk enrollment is available and volume discounts apply automatically. Use the quantity selector on this page or contact us for larger groups. A manager dashboard lets you enroll your audit team from one central dashboard.
When you purchase multiple seats, you can designate a course manager during checkout. The manager has 12 months to enroll the team from the dashboard, and each lead auditor then gets 3 months of access to complete the self-paced training and exam on their own schedule.
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