Course Overview

Course Overview

The ISO 50001 Development and Implementation Training Course equips participants with the in-depth knowledge and practical tools needed to design, develop, and implement an Energy Management System (EnMS) based on the ISO 50001:2018 standard. The course is designed to support organizations in systematically improving energy performance, reducing energy costs, and meeting compliance and sustainability targets.

This course is ideal for energy officers, engineers, SHEQ practitioners, and management teams responsible for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and ESG reporting.

Duration: 4 Days

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand ISO 50001:2018 structure, principles, and key requirements.
• Develop an Energy Management System (EnMS) tailored to organizational needs.
• Conduct energy reviews, establish baselines, and identify significant energy uses (SEUs).
• Develop energy performance indicators (EnPIs) and objectives.
• Prepare required documentation including policies, operational controls, and action plans.
• Support system implementation and certification readiness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in energy management.

Course Content: Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1: ISO 50001 Fundamentals and Strategic Planning

• Module 1: Introduction to Energy Management Systems
  • Purpose, Scope, and Benefits of ISO 50001
  • Key Terminology and ISO High-Level Structure (Annex SL)
• Module 2: Clause 4 – Context of the Organization
  • Understanding Energy-Related Internal and External Issues
  • Identifying Interested Parties and Their Requirements
  • Determining the Scope of the EnMS
• Module 3: Clause 5 – Leadership and Energy Policy
  • Leadership Commitment
  • Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities
  • Developing an Effective Energy Policy

Day 2: Energy Planning, Risk Management, and Legal Compliance

• Module 4: Clause 6 – Planning
  • Conducting the Energy Review
  • Identifying Significant Energy Uses (SEUs)
  • Establishing Energy Baselines and EnPIs
  • Identifying Legal and Other Requirements
• Module 5: Planning Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities
  • Setting Objectives, Targets, and Action Plans
  • Integration into Business Planning and Sustainability Strategy

Day 3: Support, Operational Control, and Documentation

• Module 6: Clause 7 – Support Functions
  • Resources, Competency, Awareness, and Communication
  • Control of Documented Information (Policies, SOPs, Registers)
• Module 7: Clause 8 – Operational Planning and Control
  • Design and Procurement Considerations
  • Life Cycle Perspective and Operational Controls
  • Integrating Energy Efficiency into Maintenance and Asset Management

Day 4: Monitoring, Measurement, Evaluation and Improvement

• Module 8: Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation
  • Energy Monitoring and Measurement Plans
  • Internal Audit Planning and Execution
  • Conducting Management Reviews
• Module 9: Clause 10 – Improvement
  • Identifying Non-Conformities and Taking Corrective Action
  • Supporting Continual Improvement and Innovation in Energy Management

Day 5: Implementation, Certification Readiness and Final Project

• Module 10: Implementing the EnMS
  • Implementation Phases and Challenges
  • Integrating ISO 50001 with Other Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
  • Selecting a Certification Body and Preparing for the Audit
• Practical Group Exercise:
  • Develop a Mini-EnMS Framework for a Simulated Organization
  • Present an ISO 50001 Implementation Plan
• Course Wrap-Up, Final Review and Certificate Briefing

Course Difficulty: Intermediate to Advance