Master the audit of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
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 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, 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 Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential. The internationally recognized 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.
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.
Day 1: Introduction to business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of the audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam complies with the Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)
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 more detailed information on the examination process, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for Auditor Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS project experience |
Other requirements |
Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 22301 Auditor |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity Management |
Project activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity Management |
Project activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity Management |
Project activities: a total of 1000 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Note: Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
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