Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) and ISO 22301

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a Business Continuity Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Business Continuity Management System requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Business Continuity Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Business Continuity Management

Why should you attend

ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution. 

After acquiring the necessary expertise for performing this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Learning objectives

• Understand the operations of a Business Continuity Management System based on ISO 22301
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 22301 in the context of a BCMS audit
• Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011