ISO 22301 Foundation training is a foundational course that provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts and principles of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Through this program, participants will gain an essential understanding of the standard’s structure and its key requirements based on the internationally recognized ISO 22301 framework.
This training course is suitable for professionals who want to build essential knowledge of business continuity management and understand how a BCMS helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents. Participants will gain a clear foundation for supporting BCMS implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement activities.
Why You Should Attend
In today’s volatile business environment, resilience is a critical organizational asset. This course is designed for professionals who need to understand the international benchmark for ensuring business continuity. It provides the foundational knowledge required to grasp how a BCMS is established, implemented, and maintained, covering essential components such as BCMS policy, top management commitment, internal audit, management review, and the continual improvement process.
Upon completion of the course, participants are eligible to sit for the exam. Successfully passing the exam allows you to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. This certificate formally validates your knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, and framework of ISO 22301 and business continuity management.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Managers and consultants seeking knowledge of business continuity fundamentals
Professionals wishing to understand the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
Individuals involved in or responsible for business continuity activities within their organization
Those aspiring to build a career in business continuity management
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity management.
Describe the main requirements of ISO 22301 for a Business Continuity Management System.
Identify potential actions and approaches organizations can use to achieve conformity with ISO 22301.
Educational Approach
The training employs a participant-centered methodology, featuring:
Engaging lecture sessions supported by clear graphics and practical examples.
Interactive elements that encourage questions and discussion among participants.
Structured quizzes with standalone questions to prepare participants for the certification exam.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this training course, making it accessible to all professionals beginning their journey in business continuity management.
The course covers two days of content and carries 14 CPD credits. In the e-learning 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.
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this training course, making it accessible to all professionals beginning their journey in business continuity management.
It is available as e-learning (English) and hybrid learning (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.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. The hybrid option adds one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” 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 business continuity management system
Domain 2: ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS)
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” certificate. For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 22301 Foundation are:
| Designation | Training Course | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | BCMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation | Complete the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation Training Course | Pass the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS) and certificate exam
