Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301
•    Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and regulatory framework
•    Fundamental principles of business continuity
•    ISO 22301 certification process
•    Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
•    Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO22301
Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 22301 audit
•    Fundamental audit concepts and principles
•    Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
•    Preparation of an ISO 22301 certification audit
•    BCMS documentation audit
•    Conducting an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
•    Communication during the audit
•    Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
•    Audit test plans
•    Formulation of audit findings
•    Documenting of nonconformities
Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 22301 audit
•    Audit documentation
•    Quality review
•    Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 22301 audit
•    Evaluation of corrective action plans
•    ISO 22301 surveillance audit
•    ISO 22301 internal audit management program
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
ISO 22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of BS 25999 or ISO 27031 and business continuity concepts is recommended
Educational approach
•    This training is based on both theory and practice:
o    Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
o    Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
o    Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
o    Practice test similar to the certification exam
•    To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited
Examination and certification
•    The “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
o    Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of business continuity
o    Domain 2: Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
o    Domain 3: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
o    Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 22301 audit
o    Domain 5: Conducting  of an ISO 22301 audit
o    Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit
o    Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program
•    The “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
•    Duration: 3 hours
•    For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam
•    After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO 22301 Auditor or Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience.  Those credentials are available for internal and external auditors.
•    A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential.
•    For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to

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