Master the implementation and management of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
No two disasters in the world cause equal damage. Between the unpredictability of natural disasters, information security breaches, and incidents of different nature, preparedness can make you stand out in the crowd and predict the future of your business. In light of this, proper planning is essential to mitigating risks, avoiding consequences, coping with the negative effects of disasters and incidents, but at the same time, continuing your daily operations so that customer needs do not remain unfulfilled.Organizations can make progress towards understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks by having a BCMS based on ISO 22301 in place. Therefore, has designed this training course to prepare its participants implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) in compliance with the requirements of ISO 22301. Attending this training course allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of the business continuity management system and to be able to establish a framework that allows the organization to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events.
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 Implementer credential. The internationally recognized Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.
Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS implementation principles.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS
Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS
Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS
Day 4: BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam complies with the Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS) requirements
Domain 3: Planning a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 5: Performance evaluation and monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit
For more detailed information about the examination process, please visitExamination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing 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 Implementer Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
BCMS project experience |
Other requirements |
Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 22301 Implementer |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer 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 Implementer |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer 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 Implementer |
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer 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 implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:
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