ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 Environmental Management – What’s Changed? eLearning

Level Understanding Duration 30 minutes

Available to book: On-demand elearning $49 Book your place

This concise on-demand course introduces the proposed updates to ISO 14001 as outlined in the draft international standard, ISO/FDIS 14001. It highlights the key clarifications and structural refinements aligned with the Harmonized Structure for management systems, as well as strengthened expectations around today’s evolving environmental priorities - including climate change, natural resource use, pollution prevention, and biodiversity.

Designed for senior executives, managers, and professionals who need to know about the changes at a high-level, this short On-demand eLearning course provides an overview of the proposed 2026 edition. Learners will gain insight into how the upcoming amendments may impact their environmental management systems, allowing them to be well prepared for the transition.

Delegates who attend this course will be updated free of charge should there be any changes between the ISO/FDIS and final standard.

Note: We recommend that people directly involved in managing, implementing, maintaining or auditing an ISO 14001 environmental management system attend the more detailed ISO/FDIS 14001:2026 Transition Training Course.

eLearning - training that’s even more flexible

If you need to understand the requirements of this management system standard and are confident enough not to need tutor-led training, this online, self-paced course offers you complete flexibility. You can study in your own time when it suits you, and you can access the course from any internet-enabled device 24/7. You will be able to access the training for 12 months.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

Understand upcoming changes to ISO 14001 so you know what to expect in the 2026 revision
Identify potential impacts on your current environmental management system and where updates may be needed
Start transition planning early, giving your organization more time to adapt processes, allocate resources, and ensure smooth transition and conformance with the revised requirements

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI training course certificate.

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the context and timeline of the ISO 14001 revision, including why the update is occurring and when organizations are expected to transition.
- Recognize the key changes and enhancements in ISO/FDIS 14001, covering structural updates, clarifications, and subject-area developments such as climate change, life-cycle thinking, and planning requirements.
- Appreciate the intent behind the revisions and how they strengthen environmental management practice, improving clarity, robustness, and alignment with evolving environmental priorities.
- Identify the practical implications for organizations and communicate the significance of the changes, supporting early planning and adaptation of environmental management system processes
Designed for senior executives, environmental managers, and professionals who need to know about the changes at a high-level. Suggested job roles include:
- Senior leaders or executive sponsors who need a high-level understanding of the changes to plan resources and strategic actions.
- Functional heads who need to be aware of an understand how the forthcoming changes may affect departmental responsibilities
- Sustainability, ESG and compliance professionals seeking early insight into the revised requirements and their organizational implications
- Consultants and trainers supporting clients in environmental management or management system transitions
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Our on-demand courses allow learners access to knowledge-based content in real time, anywhere, and at any time. Using established learning and interactive digital technology, on-line attendees are guided through the course content, at their own pace, providing opportunity to review, test knowledge and confirm understanding, as they progress through the course.

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