As an international standard, ISO 50001 specifies the requirements for organizations to develop, implement, and improve Energy Management Systems. This allows organizations to follow a specific framework that helps them achieve continual improvement in energy performance, efficiency, usage, and consumption.
This framework specifies the measurements, documents, and reports, which enable organizations to monitor the progress of their processes and employees towards energy performance. ISO 50001 requires organizations to establish new policies for an efficient use of energy, to set aims and objectives to meet those policies and review their impacts; genuinely attempting to achieve continuous improvements of energy management
By becoming ISO 50001 certified, you will be able to:
- Increase energy efficiency
- Contribute to cost reduction
- Gain competitive advantage
- Increase effectiveness
- Promote best energy practices
- Improve energy performance
- Implement environmentally friendly practices
- Help the organization to improve its reputation
- Assist the organization in energy management
- Contribute to the organization’s continuous improvement

PlaninLux is an authorized provider for ISO 26000 PECB Training Courses and Certifications. PECB – Professional Evaluation and Certification Board – is a certification body which provides education and certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 for individuals on a wide range of disciplines.
Check the training courses below and find the one that suits you best: Foundation, Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
Foundation
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 50001 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage an Energy Management System (EnMS) as specified in ISO 50001. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of an EnMS, including EnMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 50001 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.
Who should attend?
- Individuals involved in Energy Management
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
- Individuals interested to pursue a career in Energy Management
Learning Objectives
- Understand the elements and operations of an Energy Management System and its principal processes
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 50001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of an EnMS
Educational approach
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
- Practical exercises include examples and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certificate Exam
Prerequisites
None
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 2 days
Day 1: Introduction to Energy Management System (EnMS) concepts as required by ISO 50001
Day 2: Energy Management System (EnMS) requirements and Certificate Exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 1 hour / Number of questions: 40 / Closed Book / Exam: Multiple Choice
The “PECB ISO 50001 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Energy Management System (EnMS)
Domain 2: Energy Management System (EnMS)
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential PECB Certified ISO 50001 Foundation.
A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Lead Implementer
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 50001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Energy Management System (EnMS) based on ISO 50001. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Energy Management Systems (EnMS) and be able to decrease an organization`s energy costs and improve its energy performance and sustainability.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of Energy Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 50001 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO 50001 in an organization.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants involved in Energy Management
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an Energy Management System
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EnMS requirements
- EnMS team members
Learning objectives
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 50001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an EnMS
- Learn how to interpret the ISO 50001 requirements in the specific context of an organization
- Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an EnMS
- Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Energy Management System best practices
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of an EnMS
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 50001 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 50001 and initiation of an EnMS
Day 2: Plan the implementation of an EnMS
Day 3: Implementation of an EnMS
Day 4: EnMs monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 3 hour / Number of questions: 12 / Open Book / Exam: Essay Type
The “Certified ISO 50001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Energy Management System (EnMS)
Domain 2: Energy Management System (EnMS)
Domain 3: Planning an EnMS implementation based on ISO 50001
Domain 4: Implementing an EnMS based on ISO 50001
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an EnMS based on ISO 50001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EnMS based on ISO 50001
Domain 7: Preparing for an EnMS certification audit
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Lead Auditor
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 50001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Energy Management System (EnMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Energy Management System (EnMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an EnMS audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Energy Management System requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Energy Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Energy Management
Learning objectives
- Understand the operations of an Energy Management System based on ISO 50001
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 50001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 50001 in the context of an EnMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in EnMS audits
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 50001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to Energy Management Systems (EnMS) and ISO 50001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 3 hour / Number of questions: 12 / Open Book / Exam: Essay Type
The “PECB Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Energy Management System (EnMS)
Domain 2: Energy Management System (EnMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 50001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 50001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 50001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 50001 audit program
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Check out the advantages of our two training options: self-study or training provided by experts.
Self-study
- Registration open at any time.
- Freedom and flexibility: you study the course on your own.
- Training materials are available and can be download through KATE app.
- Online examination – you can choose the date of the exam with total flexibility.
- Low fees.
Recommended option for “introduction” and “foundation” courses
Training provided by experts
- On-demand training for organizations.
- We organize the training at your organization, in an external classroom setting, via teleconference or a hybrid environment.
- Participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share some practical tips with a certified ISO expert.
- Training materials are available and can be download through KATE app.
- The exam type can be online or paper-based.
- Tailor-made quotation.
Recommended option for “Lead Implementer” and “Lead Auditor” courses