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PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

Evaluate ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective and explore BCMS auditing from preparation to nonconformity reporting.

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30 hours / 5 days
Three-hour PECB certification exam
Credential application based on experience
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?

Internal and external auditors seeking to conduct ISO 22301 BCMS audits
Managers and consultants seeking expertise in BCMS audit processes
Professionals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements
Technical experts preparing for business continuity management system audits
Advisors working in business continuity management
Program flow

Course content

01
Module 1 Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
  • Training course objectives and structure
  • ISO 22301 and other related standards
  • Certification process
  • Fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity
  • Overview of ISO 22301 requirements
02
Module 2 Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • The impact of trends and technology in auditing
  • Evidence-based auditing
  • Risk-based auditing
  • Initiation of the audit process
  • Stage 1 audit
03
Module 3 On-site audit activities
  • Preparing for stage 2 audit
  • Stage 2 audit
  • Auditing the requirements of ISO 22301
  • Communication during the audit
  • Audit procedures
  • Creating audit test plans
04
Module 4 Closing of the audit
  • Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
  • Audit documentation and quality review
  • Closing of the audit
  • Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
  • Beyond the initial audit
  • Managing an internal audit program
  • Closing of the training course
05
Module 5 Certification Exam
  • PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification 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 the core concepts and principles of an ISO 22301-based BCMS.

02

Competency 2

Interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective and evaluate BCMS conformity.

03

Competency 3

Plan audits with reference to ISO 19011 guidance and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.

04

Competency 4

Conduct audit activities from opening to closing and evaluate audit evidence.

05

Competency 5

Report audit findings and nonconformities, and evaluate corrective action plans.

06

Competency 6

Manage audit documentation, quality review and audit programmes.

Selected PECB training

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

A five-module programme covering ISO 22301 requirements, audit principles, preparation, on-site activities, reporting findings and audit programme management.

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

About the training

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training focuses on evaluating the conformity of a business continuity management system to ISO 22301 requirements. Audit planning, on-site activities, evidence evaluation and reporting are explored using ISO 19011 guidance and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.

The 30-hour, five-day programme consists of five modules. Detailed topics cover audit preparation, conduct and closure; the final module is dedicated to the three-hour PECB certification exam.

Certificate

Candidates who pass the PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam may apply for a credential appropriate to their experience. The Lead Auditor credential requires at least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in business continuity management, a total of at least 300 hours of audit activities and acceptance of the PECB Code of Ethics. Passing the exam alone does not confer this credential; confirm current application requirements with PECB.

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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