Course Overview

Course Overview

The ISO 50001 Internal Auditing Training Course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits of an Energy Management System (EnMS) in accordance with ISO 50001:2018 and aligned with the auditing guidelines of ISO 19011:2018.

This course helps energy professionals, SHEQ practitioners, and audit team members ensure ongoing energy performance improvements, compliance with legal and standard requirements, and preparedness for external audits.

Duration: 3 Days

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and key requirements of ISO 50001:2018 from an auditor’s perspective.
• Apply ISO 19011:2018 auditing principles and best practices.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct effective internal audits of energy management systems.
• Evaluate evidence and identify non-conformities related to energy performance.
• Compile clear, clause-linked audit findings and reports.
• Facilitate corrective actions and support continual improvement in energy efficiency.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 50001 compliance and audit readiness.

Course Content

Day 1: ISO 50001 Requirements and Audit Planning

• Module 1: Introduction to ISO 50001 and Internal Auditing
  • Overview of ISO 50001:2018 Clauses and Key Terms
  • ISO 19011:2018 – Principles and Types of Audits
  • Role of the Internal Auditor in the EnMS
• Module 2: Understanding EnMS Elements for Auditing
  • Energy Review, Baselines, EnPIs, and Significant Energy Uses (SEUs)
  • Legal and Other Requirements
  • Risks, Objectives, and Action Plans
• Module 3: Planning the Internal Audit
  • Determining Scope, Criteria, and Objectives
  • Developing an Audit Program and Schedule
  • Creating Process-Based Audit Checklists

Day 2: Conducting and Managing the Audit Process

• Module 4: Performing the Audit
  • Opening Meetings and Audit Team Roles
  • Interviewing Techniques, Observation, and Record Review
  • Collecting Objective Evidence and Ensuring Confidentiality
• Module 5: Identifying Findings and Classifying Non-Conformities
  • Major vs Minor Non-Conformance
  • Writing Clear Findings Linked to ISO 50001 Clauses
  • Handling On-the-Spot Issues and Conflict Diplomatically
• Module 6: Audit Communication
  • Presenting Interim Findings
  • Conducting the Closing Meeting
  • Engaging the Auditee in a Constructive Manner

Day 3: Audit Reporting, Corrective Actions and Simulation

• Module 7: Compiling the Audit Report
  • Report Structure and Content
  • Writing Recommendations and Improvement Notes
  • Finalizing Documentation for Management and Certification Readiness
• Module 8: Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning
  • Verification and Re-Audit of Closed Findings
  • Using Audit Results to Improve Energy Performance
• Practical Exercise:
  • Audit Simulation (Role-Play Scenario)
  • Checklist Completion and Report Writing
  • Group Feedback and Learning Review

Course Difficulty: Intermediate