I. Overview:

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.

II. Duration: 05 days (40 hours)

III. Objectives:

By the end 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

IV. Intended Audience:

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training 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

V. Prerequisites:

• Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.

VI. Course outlines:

• 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