Transition
ISO 14001:2026 Transition
2026 edition
Self-paced PECB training delivered via myPECB.
Global training partner Aegentra is an official PECB authorised training partner and an official CompTIA partner.
ISO 14001:2026 was published on 15 April 2026. This PECB course explains the differences from ISO 14001:2015, interprets the new requirements, and shows how to plan and implement the changes in an existing EMS. It leads to the PECB Certified ISO 14001:2026 Transition credential.
- CPD credits
- 14
- Course languages
- English
Who it is for
- Environmental managers responsible for transitioning an EMS from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.
- Auditors, trainers and consultants who maintain or audit an EMS and need to explain the 2026 changes.
- Environmental professionals wishing to update their ISO 14001 knowledge and certificates, including PECB credential holders reporting CPD.
- Candidates who passed a 2015-edition PECB ISO 14001 exam and will not apply for certification by 15 April 2027.
What you will learn
- Explain the differences between ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 14001:2015.
- Interpret the new concepts, requirements and recommendations of ISO 14001:2026.
- Plan and implement the changes an existing environmental management system needs to conform to ISO 14001:2026.
Course content
Day 1: ISO 14001:2026 compared with ISO 14001:2015
- Introduction to ISO 14001:2026
- Broader environmental conditions in the organisational context
- The reinforced life-cycle perspective
Day 2: Clause-by-clause comparison and certification exam
- Clause-by-clause comparison between ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 14001:2015
- The new clause 6.3 Planning of changes
- The revised planning logic for risks and opportunities
- PECB ISO 14001:2026 Transition exam
Prerequisites
- None. PECB states: "There are no prerequisites to participating in this training course."
- You do not need an existing PECB credential. Working knowledge of the 2015 edition of the standard makes the clause-by-clause comparison faster to follow.
The exam
- Format
- Closed-book, multiple-choice
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Questions
- 40 multiple-choice questions across two competency domains: differences between the main clauses of ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 14001:2015, and understanding, planning and implementing ISO 14001:2026 changes. PECB does not publish a split of questions by domain.
- Pass mark
- Not published by PECB for this examination. Ask Academy@aegentra.com.au to confirm it with PECB before you sit.
Credential tiers
| Credential | Professional experience | Project activity |
|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 14001:2026 Transition | None; None (no EMS project experience required) | None |
What is included
Official PECB Self-Study package
- Official PECB ISO 14001:2026 Transition training materials, delivered digitally through myPECB
- The first examination attempt and one free retake, under PECB’s conditions
- The PECB certification application fee
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits, as published by PECB
What the package does not include
- No annual maintenance fee is payable: PECB lists Transition credentials as needing no maintenance