ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

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Given the increasing number of disruptions and the unpredictability of disasters of any kind (natural, occupational, information security), organizations nowadays are aiming at getting certified against ISO 22301 in order to show commitment toward business continuity and ensure that disruptive incidents are detected and properly addressed, thus the management system is continually improved. By becoming a PECB certified auditor, you will achieve a formal and independent recognition of your personal competences, and you qualify yourself to conduct BCMS audits for a certification body.

Recognizing the importance of an effective audit and the means used to successfully conduct it, PECB has designed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. Attending this training course allows you to obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Through interactive sessions, explanatory information, exercises, and questions for discussion, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the business continuity management system as well as audit techniques and become competent to perform a BCMS audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, and to manage an audit program and an audit team.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22301 and auditing best practices.
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Description

This is a self-study option. For instructor-led training, please contact us for a quotation.

Who should attend?


This training course is designed for auditors seeking to perform and lead Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) audits, managers or consultants aiming to master the BCMS audit process, individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements in their organization, technical experts preparing for BCMS audits, and expert advisors in business continuity management.

Learning objectives


By the end of the course, participants will be able to explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, evaluate the conformity of a BCMS to ISO 22301 requirements according to auditing principles, plan, conduct, and close ISO 22301 compliance audits in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and ISO 19011 guidelines, and manage an ISO 22301 audit program effectively.

Educational approach


The course combines theoretical knowledge, auditing best practices, ISO 22301 requirements, and international auditing standards. Lecture sessions include practical exercises based on case studies, role-playing, and discussions. Participants are encouraged to interact and engage in exercises designed to reflect the certification exam.

Prerequisites


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

For professionals planning to transition to the latest version, this course complements the PECB ISO 22301:2019 Transition training, which provides detailed guidance on moving from ISO 22301:2012 to ISO 22301:2019. You may also consider ISO 22301 Foundation Courses or advance your implementation knowledge with ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training courses.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301

Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system

Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 22301 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

General Information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.

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eLearning: Course material + Pre-recorded videos + Exam (2 attempts), Self-study: Course Material + Exam (2 attempts)