This advanced training course is designed to equip professionals with the expert competencies required to conduct and lead audits of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. Utilizing best-practice audit principles and methodologies, the course provides the specialized knowledge to effectively navigate the BCMS audit landscape, ensuring organizations can verify their resilience and safeguard operations against diverse disruptions.

Why You Should Attend

As organizations increasingly pursue ISO 22301 certification to mitigate the risks posed by unpredictable disasters and disruptions, the demand for highly skilled auditors has grown significantly. This course responds directly to that need by developing the critical expertise required to assess and verify organizational compliance with the standard.

Understanding the paramount importance of effective, rigorous audits, PECB has developed this course to provide mastery of the audit process. It prepares you to plan and execute audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and manage the certification process as defined by ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. Through dynamic, interactive learning—including in-depth explanations, practical exercises, and facilitated discussions—you will gain profound insights into BCMS requirements and advanced audit techniques.

Successful completion of the course grants eligibility for the certification exam. Passing the exam earns you the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, a testament to your professional capability in auditing organizations against ISO 22301 requirements using best-practice methodologies.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

• Auditors aiming to perform and lead BCMS audits

• Managers or consultants seeking to master the BCMS audit process

• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization

• Technical experts preparing to support or undergo BCMS audits

• Expert advisors in the field of business continuity management

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 the perspective of an auditor.

• Evaluate BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 in accordance with core audit concepts and principles.

• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 22301 compliance audit, following ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 19011, and other auditing best practices.

• Manage an ISO 22301 audit program.

Educational Approach

The course employs a participant-centered, interactive methodology:

• Combines theoretical knowledge with industry-level best practices in BCMS auditing, ISO 22301 requirements, and international auditing standards.

• Features lecture sessions complemented by practical exercises based on a case study, including role-playing and guided discussions.

• Fosters an engaging learning environment through active discussion between the trainer and participants.

• Includes multiple-choice and scenario-based quizzes designed to prepare participants for the certification exam.

Prerequisites

Participants are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.