ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training

In this five-day training course, students will understand the required expertise to audit a BCMS (Business Continuity Management System) and maintain a team of advisers by applying widely acknowledged audit principles, procedures and techniques.

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Course Overview

After completing this training, students will gain the required knowledge and skills to plan and perform external and internal audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and certification audits according to ISO 17021.

With the help of practical exercises, students will acquire skills like mastering audit techniques and competencies like managing audit teams and audit programs, interacting with customers, conflict resolution, essential for the efficient conduct of an audit.

This 22301 training course is compatible with the BS 25999 audit (Business Continuity Management Specification) and ISO 27031 (Guideline for Information and Communication Technology willingness for Business Continuity).

Additional Information

Training Days:	5
CPD Certification (Credits):	31
Exam Duration:	3 hours
Retake Exam:	Yes

Mode of Training

🏫 Classroom 💻 Live Online 🧪 Blended 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Private Group

What you will learn

To gain the expertise of implementing an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 internal audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines.
To gain the expertise of implementing an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 certification audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021
To gain the expertise necessary for managing a BCMS audit team.
To learn the operation of the BCMS by ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
To learn the relationship between a Business Continuity Management System, including risk management, controls, the relationship & compliance with the other requirements.

Who Should Attend This Course?

Internal auditors and auditors wanting to perform and lead BCMS certification audits
Project managers or consultants wanting to master the BCMS audit process
Individuals responsible for Business Continuity or conformity in an organization
Members of a Business Continuity team
Expert advisors in information technology
Technical experts wanting to prepare for a Business Continuity audit function

Why should you get a certifications?

EXAMINATION

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB 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

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CERTIFICATION

After 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 PECB certification process.

Credential	Exam	Professional Experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

General Information

Certification fees are included in the exam price.
Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free.

Educational Approach

This training course is based on theory, auditing best practices used in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and international auditing standards.
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

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.

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📘 ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Outline

Training course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental principles of business continuity
Business continuity management system (BCMS)

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Evidence-based auditing
Risk-based auditing
Audit feasibility
Stage 1 audit

Preparing for stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans

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

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✓ Pre- & Post-Training Assessments
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Real-World Skill Building

✓ Hands-on Activities & Scenarios
✓ Interactive Online Courses
✓ Peer Collaboration (Not in self-paced)

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