RSPO P & C Lead Auditor Course (Takoradi, Ghana)
Date: 9th - 13th November 2026 |Location: Raybow Hotel, Takoradi; Ghana
Fee per delegate: 1450.00 US$
Limited to 25 participants
Registration: until 23rd October, 2026
Description:
The RSPO Principles and Criteria Lead Auditor Course is a five-day, results-focused training designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical confidence to audit against the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Producer Standard. The course is ideal for auditors, company personnel responsible for RSPO compliance, and stakeholders such as NGOs and government officials who want a practical understanding of RSPO standards and systems.
A key feature of the training is experiential learning. Participants will take part in a mock audit, giving them the opportunity to apply lessons learned and practise audit skills in realistic scenarios.
Participants will also receive access to the RSPO Learning Centre, where relevant course modules will be available during the training and remain accessible after completion.
Objective: To strengthen participants’ capability, particularly lead auditors, to evaluate and support the effective implementation of the RSPO Principles and Criteria 2024.
Target Audience:
- Auditors responsible for auditing against the RSPO standard.
- Company personnel who need to strengthen their knowledge of RSPO P&C requirements.
- Stakeholders such as NGOs, government officials, and other professionals interested in RSPO standards and systems.
The course includes:
- Training delivered by RSPO-approved tutors with subject-matter expertise.
- Practical exercises and audit-based learning activities.
- A final examination.
- A Lead Auditor Certificate endorsed by the RSPO.
- Lunch and transportation for the field exercise.
Please note that the course fee does not cover lodging, breakfast, dinner, or national and international travel.
Registration:
- Complete the registration form using this link
- Within three working days of registration, send the organising committee the following documents:
- A Curriculum Vitae highlighting your audit experience (maximum two pages).
- A brief statement of purpose explaining why you would like to take the course and how you will apply the knowledge in your professional work (maximum one page).
- You will receive an email with payment instructions.
- After payment, send the payment receipt to the organising committee
- The applicant will receive a confirmation email, thus completing their registration
Contact: Lead Tutor James.Akossah@proforest.net/ africatraining@proforest.net
Phone: +233(0)302542975
