ESG & Sustainability · CSMSA
Certified Sustainability Management Systems Auditor (CSMSA)
For auditors who evaluate environmental and sustainability management systems.
TrackESG & Sustainability
Career stageAdvanced
AssessmentOnline exam
MaintenanceRenewal & CPD
Overview & who should apply
About the CSMSA certification
The CSMSA certification recognises the competence to audit environmental and sustainability management systems, including ISO 14001, against requirements and good practice.
Who should apply: Environmental auditors, HSE auditors and sustainability professionals.
Body of knowledge
Core competence areas
The CSMSA exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.
1
Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
2
Sustainability Management Requirements
3
Auditing Principles (ISO 19011)
4
Environmental Aspects & Compliance
5
Audit Evidence & Reporting
6
Performance Evaluation
How to get certified
Your path to CSMSA
- Review the eligibility requirements for CSMSA.
- Submit your application to IAQP.
- Prepare using the body of knowledge, an Approved Training Partner or self-study.
- Sit the independent online exam.
- Receive your verifiable CSMSA certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.
Fees, validity & renewal
Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CSMSA are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.
Preparation
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Ready to earn your CSMSA?
Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.