(EPA Alliance Training Group: Houston) -- The EPA Alliance Training Group, provider of cost-effective environmental training to the private and government sectors, is offering the “ISO 14001 EMS Workshop: Auditing and Conformance” in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 11–13, 2012. The international standard, ISO 14001 for environmental management systems (EMS) from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), includes specific requirements, and achieving full conformance requires a solid understanding of its specifications and associated guidance materials.

The ISO 14001 EMS Workshop is perfect for anyone beginning to develop an EMS, responsible for maintaining an existing EMS, performing internal conformance audits, or evaluating or managing EMS implementation efforts. If you have never received formal training in ISO 14001 or audit methodologies, this is the course for you.

This concentrated 2 1/2-day course covers the purpose and required elements of an ISO 14001-conforming EMS, with a special focus on how to establish and implement an effective internal conformance audit program. In addition, this seminar is a wonderful chance to meet and converse with other environmental professionals in your industry.

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