ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training

Description

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary competencies to audit business continuity management systems (BCMSs) based on best audit practices and principles. It will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to navigate the complex landscape of BCMS audits, ensuring that organizations can effectively safeguard their operations and maintain continuity in the face of diverse disruptions and uncertainties.

Why Should You Attend?

In response to the growing prevalence of disruptions and the unpredictable nature of various types of disasters, including those of natural, occupational, or information security nature, organizations are actively pursuing ISO 22301 certification. As more organizations seek compliance with ISO 22301, there is a corresponding demand for skilled auditors who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to assess and verify their compliance.

This training course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute audits in accordance with ISO 19011 standards and navigate the certification process as per ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.

After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, serving as evidence of your professional expertise to audit organizations’ compliance with ISO 22301 requirements based on best auditing practices.

Who Should Attend?

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits
• Expert advisors in business continuity management

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
• Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 22301 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 22301 audit program

Educational Approach

The training course is e-Learning centered and it:

• Elaborates theoretical knowledge, industry-level best practices in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and globally recognized auditing standards
• Provides lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
• Encourages discussions between the trainer and the participants
• Contains multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based, designed to help prepare for the certification exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO 22301 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles is needed for this course. A good understanding of the ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011 standards is recommended.

Attendees are encouraged to have a personal copy of the latest version of the ISO 22301 standard.  This standard can be purchased at the same time as the course is purchased.

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts and ISO 22301
• Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
• Day 3: On-site audit activities
• Day 4: Closing the audit
• Day 5: Certification Exam

Certification Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• Domain 2: ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparation of 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

Additional Information

• Training Days: 5
• CPD Certification (Credits): 31
• Exam Duration: 3 hours (open book)
• Free Retake Exam: Yes