Continuing Education in Integrated Management Systems (Virtual)

Costs per course and participant

690.00 € (gross | tax-exempt according to § 4 No. 22a UStG)

Minimum number of participants/course: 3

Maximum number of participants/course: 9

Integrated management systems (IMS)

Application expertise in practice - efficient use of synergies, effective integration of requirements

In this seminar, hone your skills to gain a good understanding of the nature of integrated management systems and to implement them in a process-oriented manner. Make your existing management systems more effective, or begin planning your integration project based on the latest empirical findings. Benefit from learning in small groups with a focus on discussion and practical application in a virtual setting. The seminar concludes with a certificate of participation as continuing education.

Target group

This seminar is aimed at management system officers, managers or project managers who wish to introduce or further develop an integrated management system (IMS) in their organization. Previous knowledge of international standards according to the harmonized structure such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or ISO 50001 is an advantage, but not essential.

Contents

In this seminar, you will gain the knowledge you need to identify, evaluate, and effectively leverage the synergies of your existing management systems. Key topics include:

  • The importance of sustainable, integrated corporate management
  • Definition and characteristics of integrated management systems
  • Current status and effects of integrated management systems
  • ISO management systems and the harmonized structure
  • Integration using the examples of the ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and ISO 50001 (Energy) standards
  • The Different Dimensions of Integration at the System, Process, and Document Levels
  • Practical Examples for Further Understanding
  • Project Phases in Implementing Integration and Associated Conditions for Success

This program is a collaborative initiative between the integrated management systems team (TIMS) at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and SQS, Switzerland, developed as part of a practice-oriented educational partnership.

Learning objectives

  • They know the basics and drivers of integrated management systems.
  • They know about practical trends and potential benefits of integrated management systems.
  • You will understand the synergy potential of the harmonized structure of ISO management systems.
  • You will be able to establish a link between the normative requirements and the system processes.
  • You will be able to carry out the integration in a process-oriented manner (e.g. risk management, internal auditing).
  • You will be able to plan an integration project and know the success factors for this project.

Seminar implementation

TIMS instructors, who bring a wealth of experience and a strong practical focus drawn from their professional careers—including their work as auditors and consultants—will guide you through our seminar.

Seminar Leader:

Jana Brauweiler is a professor of integrated management systems at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, where she heads the integrated management systems (TIMS) team. She is responsible for the education of students in the Master's degree programme “Integrated Management Systems” and is the author of various practical guides on environmental and occupational health and safety management systems, as well as on the auditing of management systems. As a consultant and trainer, she assists organizations in implementing management systems in their day-to-day operations and supports the effective implementation of environmental, occupational safety, energy, and quality management systems, as well as their integration.

Stefanie Kast studied business administration and earned a master’s degree in Business Ethics and CSR Management. She is a project staff member in the TIMS working group at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, focusing on sustainability and sustainability reporting. As a freelance consultant, she offers organizations her expertise in the integration of management systems as well as in the areas of quality, risk, conflict, and human resources management.

Duration

one-day, virtual seminar, 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.          

________________________________________________

Registration