What is ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System?
ISO 22301 sets out requirements for business continuity management systems (BCMSs), providing a comprehensive framework that enables organizations to effectively anticipate, prepare, respond, and recover from disruptions. An effective BCMS enables organizations to detect and mitigate potential threats, ensuring the continuity of their operations. ISO 22301 provides requirements that are suitable for every organization regardless of the type, size, or complexity of operations, allowing them to adapt the standard to their unique operating environments. ISO 22301 is particularly useful for organizations aiming to maintain service delivery during disruptions and strengthen their overall resilience.
ISO 22301 serves both as a preventative and evaluative mechanism. As such, it helps organizations assess their capability to meet specific business continuity needs and responsibilities, ultimately contributing to the ongoing stability of operations.
Why Should You Attend?
In response to the growing prevalence of disruptions and the unpredictable nature of various types of disasters, including those of natural, occupational, or information security nature, organizations are actively pursuing ISO 22301 certification. As more organizations seek compliance with ISO 22301, there is a corresponding demand for skilled auditors who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to assess and verify their compliance.
Recognizing the paramount importance of conducting effective audits and the methods required for their success, PECB has designed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. This training course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute audits in accordance with ISO 19011 standards and navigate the certification process as per ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. Through dynamic learning experiences, including interactive sessions, comprehensive explanations, practical exercises, and discussions, you will gain profound insights into business continuity management systems and audit techniques.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, serving as evidence of your professional expertise to audit organizations’ compliance with ISO 22301 requirements based on best auditing practices.
Who should attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits
- Expert advisors in business continuity management
Prerequisites
Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
- Business continuity management system requirements
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
- Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
- Closing an ISO 22301 audit
- Managing an ISO 22301 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
