Foundation
ISO 50001 Foundation
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.
A two-day introduction to energy management systems based on ISO 50001. Covers the elements and principal processes of an EnMS — energy policy and procedures, management commitment, energy performance measurement, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement — along with how ISO 50001 correlates with other management system standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Typical study effort
- 10–15 hours
- CPD credits
- 14
- Course languages
- English
Who it is for
- Individuals involved in energy management
- Professionals seeking knowledge about the main processes of an energy management system
- Individuals pursuing a career in energy management
- Facilities, operations, and sustainability staff responsible for energy performance
What you will learn
- Understand the elements and principal processes of an energy management system.
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 50001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Understand the approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation of an EnMS.
Course content
Day 1 — Introduction to energy management system concepts as required by ISO 50001
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an energy management system
- Energy policy and management commitment
- The correlation between ISO 50001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Approaches, methods, and techniques for EnMS implementation
Day 2 — EnMS requirements and the certificate exam
- Energy management system requirements
- Procedures and energy performance measurement
- Internal audit and management review
- Continual improvement of energy performance
- PECB ISO 50001 Foundation exam
Prerequisites
- None. PECB lists no prerequisites for ISO 50001 Foundation — it is the entry point for anyone new to energy management.
The exam
- Format
- Multiple-choice
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Questions
- 40 multiple-choice questions worth 100 points in total, across 2 competency domains — the fundamental principles and concepts of the standard, and the management system requirements themselves. Each question has one correct answer and two distractors
- Pass mark
- 70%
What is included
Course materials
- PECB ISO 50001 Foundation slide deck (digital)
- Over 200 pages of information and practical examples
- 12 months access via myPECB
- Attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
Exam package
- Certificate and examination fees included in the course price
- Exam covering two competency domains
- First exam attempt plus one free retake within 12 months
- PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 50001 Foundation on pass