Quality & Operational Excellence

Energy Management Systems ISO 50001

ISO 50001 provides a systematic framework for continually improving energy performance. This course covers energy management systems: energy policy, energy review, significant energy uses, baselines and energy performance indicators, objectives and action plans, operational control, monitoring and certification.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

A structured energy management system delivers sustained savings beyond one-off projects. You will learn to implement ISO 50001 effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Standard walkthroughs, energy review exercises, EnPI calculations and implementation planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain ISO 50001 requirements
Develop energy policy and objectives
Conduct an energy review
Establish baselines and energy performance indicators
Implement operational control and action plans
Monitor, audit and prepare for certification

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Energy managers
Facility and utility managers
Sustainability managers
Management system coordinators
Engineers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Energy review
Baseline development
EnPI design
Operational control
Certification readiness

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1ISO 50001

09:00–10:08Structure
10:08–11:00Benefits
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Benefits (continued)
11:45–12:53Integration
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Energy Review

09:00–10:08Energy data
10:08–11:00Significant energy uses
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Significant energy uses (continued)
11:45–12:53Opportunities
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Baselines and EnPIs

09:00–10:08Baselines
10:08–11:00Normalisation
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Normalisation (continued)
11:45–12:53Indicators
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Implementation

09:00–10:08Objectives and action plans
10:08–11:00Operational control
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Operational control (continued)
11:45–12:53Procurement and design
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Monitoring and Certification

09:00–10:08Monitoring and measurement
10:08–11:00Internal audits
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Internal audits (continued)
11:45–12:53Certification
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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