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PECB ISO 22301 Foundation

Understand business continuity concepts, ISO 22301 requirements and approaches that support organisational conformity.

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12 hours / 2 days
One-hour PECB Foundation exam
No prerequisites or professional experience required
Business continuity management

Evaluate business continuity management systems with ISO 22301

ISO 22301 defines requirements for a business continuity management system that supports organisational preparedness and the continuity of activities during disruption.

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training explores these requirements from an auditor’s perspective. Learn approaches to audit planning, evidence evaluation and reporting findings.

Audience

Who is it for?

Professionals seeking to understand ISO 22301 and BCMS requirements
Managers and consultants seeking foundational business continuity knowledge
Employees involved in or responsible for organisational business continuity activities
Professionals developing their knowledge of risk management and management systems
Individuals pursuing a career in business continuity management
Program flow

Course content

01
Module 1 Introduction to the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and ISO 22301
  • Introduction to ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and the relevant regulatory framework.
  • Fundamental principles of management systems and the process approach.
  • Core concepts and principles of business continuity management (BCM).
  • Overview of the requirements in clauses 4 to 10 of ISO 22301.
02
Module 2 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
  • Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk management processes.
  • Planning and reviewing the phases of ISO 22301 implementation.
  • Approaches to monitoring, evaluating and continually improving business continuity processes.
  • The ISO 22301 certification audit process and its stages.
03
Module 3 Certificate Exam
  • General preparation and review for the ISO 22301 Foundation certificate exam.
What you will gain

Conduct BCMS audits systematically

Use risk-based and evidence-based approaches to assess conformity, report findings and manage audit programmes.

01

Competency 1

Explain fundamental business continuity management concepts and principles.

02

Competency 2

Interpret core ISO 22301 requirements and the structure of a BCMS.

03

Competency 3

Identify the roles of business continuity policy and top management responsibilities.

04

Competency 4

Explain the roles of business impact analysis and risk management within a BCMS.

05

Competency 5

Evaluate the contribution of internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

06

Competency 6

Identify basic approaches and practices that support conformity to ISO 22301.

Selected PECB training

PECB ISO 22301 Foundation

An introduction to ISO 22301 and BCMS concepts, business impact analysis, risk management, implementation and improvement, organised into two topic modules and an exam module.

PECB ISO 22301 Foundation
Official digital badge available once certification requirements are met.

About the training

PECB ISO 22301 Foundation training covers core business continuity management system concepts and requirements. It explains the roles of policy, management commitment, internal audit and continual improvement.

The 12-hour, two-day programme consists of two topic modules and a separate exam module. Business impact analysis, risk management and implementation phases are explored at an introductory level; the PECB Foundation exam lasts one hour.

Certificate

Candidates who complete PECB ISO 22301 Foundation training and pass the exam may apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” certificate. No professional, audit or BCMS project experience is required; candidates must accept the PECB Code of Ethics and meet the current application requirements.

The BT Akademi Achievement Certificate is a separate award. According to the supplied document, it is issued digitally with QR verification to participants who attend at least 80% of the training and successfully complete the assessments or projects required by the curriculum.

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