ISO 22301 is the international standard for a business continuity management system (BCMS): how an organization prepares for, responds to and recovers from disruption. Lead Implementer is the five-day course for the person who builds and runs it, covering business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategies and plans, exercises and the certification audit.
Choose it if you are a business continuity or resilience manager, consultant or project lead. If your job is to assess a BCMS rather than build one, take ISO 22301 Lead Auditor instead.
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training is an advanced course that equips you with the expertise to lead the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on this internationally recognized standard. In an unpredictable world where natural disasters, security breaches, or other incidents can disrupt operations, proactive planning is a critical differentiator for your business’s future. This program provides the essential skills to mitigate risks, minimize consequences, and maintain the continuity of critical functions during a crisis.
In today’s unpredictable business environment, disasters, security incidents, natural events, and operational disruptions can significantly impact critical business functions. This training course prepares professionals to apply proactive planning, reduce business continuity risks, minimize disruption consequences, and ensure the continuity of essential operations during adverse situations.
Why You Should Attend
Establishing a BCMS is a strategic step toward understanding and managing disruptions effectively. This course provides the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, and maintain a BCMS that meets ISO 22301 requirements. You will learn industry best practices to build a robust framework that ensures operational effectiveness and organizational resilience during disruptive events, safeguarding customer commitments and business objectives.
Upon completing the course, you are eligible to take the certification exam. Successfully passing the exam qualifies you to apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. This globally recognized certificate validates your professional competence and practical ability to implement a BCMS in alignment with ISO 22301.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
Managers and consultants involved in business continuity planning and implementation
Individuals seeking to master the BCMS implementation process
Professionals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements
Individuals tasked with specific BCMS roles and responsibilities within an organization
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, you will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a BCMS based on ISO 22301.
Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements from an implementer’s perspective.
Initiate and plan a BCMS implementation using PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and industry best practices.
Apply best practices to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and continual improvement of the BCMS.
Interpret the requirements related to an ISO 22301 certification audit.
Educational Approach
The course employs an interactive, practice-oriented methodology:
Comprehensive instruction on BCMS theories and implementation best practices.
Facilitated discussions and Q&A sessions to deepen understanding.
Targeted quizzes, including stand-alone and scenario-based questions, to prepare you thoroughly for the certification exam.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and principles prior to attending.
Live classes for this course are led by Islam Elzayat, a PECB Certified Trainer with more than 17 years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity GRC, IT audit and IT service management, including more than 500 third-party audit days. Full profile and verified badges.
Live classes are held online. Class hours are arranged with the participants to suit their time zones. The e-learning and self-study and hybrid options start as soon as your course is assigned.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day, and carries 31 CPD credits. In the e-learning and self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.
You need a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and principles.
It is available as e-learning (English), self-study (French), hybrid learning (English) and live online class (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.
The next live classes start on Thursday, 26 November 2026, 9:00 am and on Thursday, 8 July 2027, 9:00 am. They are held online and led by Islam Elzayat. Class hours are arranged with the participants to suit their time zones. Select “Live Event” and your date before adding the course to your cart.
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a BCMS
Domain 2: Initiation of a BCMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
Domain 4: Implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 5: Evaluation of the performance of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 7: Preparation for a BCMS certification audit
You can apply for one of the credentials listed in the following table after successfully passing the exam. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential
For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are as follows:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | BCMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements..
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow the best implementation practices and include activities such as:
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS implementation
Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS
Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS
Day 4: Performance evaluation, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
