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ISO 20121:2012 (EvMS) Lead Auditor Course

ISO 20121:2012 (EvMS) Lead Auditor Course

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the ISO 20121:2012 (EvMS) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying sustainable event management systems. It emphasizes ISO 20121 requirements, sustainability principles, audit planning, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare organizations for certification, and ensure compliance with international event sustainability standards.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title ISO 20121:2012 (EvMS) Lead Auditor Course
Total Credits 40
Guided Learning Hours 400
Qualification Time 400
  1. Introduction to ISO 20121:2012 and Event Management Systems Overview of EvMS principles, sustainability goals, and organizational benefits.

  2. Event Sustainability Management Requirements ISO 20121 clauses, mandatory documentation, and integration with business processes.

  3. Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Events Identifying stakeholders, communication strategies, and inclusivity practices.

  4. Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.

  5. Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.

  6. Conducting On‑Site Event Audits Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.

  7. Risk Assessment in Event Management Auditing Identifying risks, evaluating controls, and applying risk‑based auditing.

  8. Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.

  9. Continual Improvement in Event Management Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.

  10. Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for ISO 20121 certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.

  • Builds competence in auditing ISO 20121:2012 Event Management Systems

  • Enhances compliance with ISO 20121 and ISO 19011 auditing standards

  • Strengthens skills in audit planning, stakeholder engagement, and reporting

  • Provides tools for certification readiness and continual improvement

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in event sustainability, auditing, and compliance consultancy

  • Event managers and sustainability officers

  • Auditors and compliance professionals

  • Consultants specializing in event sustainability and management systems

  • Individuals progressing from ISO 20121:2012 Internal Auditor (EVIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project

  • Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission

  • Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)

  • Certification: ISO 20121:2012 (EvMS) Lead Auditor (EVLA)

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