Certifikácie
The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system
Domain 2: Environmental management system requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 14001 audit program
For more information regarding the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate as soon as you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS audit/assessment experience |
Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management |
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management |
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management |
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Reviewing documented information
- Conducting an on-site audit
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team