Description
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training: Master Business Continuity Management System Auditing
Organisations need reliable business continuity systems. You can verify these systems work. Qualified auditors ensure compliance with international standards and identify areas for improvement.
What is ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training?
This eLearning course develops your skills to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. You learn recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques from home. You gain expertise to plan, conduct and complete BCMS audits following ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011 standards.
Who Needs This ISO 22301 Auditor Training?
You should attend if you are:
- An auditor seeking to conduct certification or internal audits for BCMS based on ISO 22301
- A manager or consultant mastering BCMS audit processes
- An individual responsible for maintaining conformance with ISO 22301 requirements
- A technical expert preparing for BCMS audits
- An expert adviser in business continuity management
Why Attend ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training?
You acquire knowledge and skills to plan and carry out BCMS audits based on ISO 22301. You master audit techniques, create and manage audit programmes, lead audit teams, communicate with relevant parties and resolve conflicts.
After passing the exam, you receive PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credentials. This certification demonstrates your competence to audit organisations based on best practices.
What You Learn in This Course
You master fundamental concepts and principles of BCMS based on ISO 22301. You learn to interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective. You develop skills to evaluate BCMS conformity according to fundamental audit concepts and principles.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of BCMS based on ISO 22301
- Ability to interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
- Skills to evaluate BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements using fundamental audit concepts
- Competence to plan, conduct and close ISO 22301 compliance audits according to ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and ISO 19011 guidelines
- Expertise to manage an ISO 22301 audit programme
How the PECB eLearning Experience Works
The training is delivered on the MyPECB platform. You access video lectures, training materials and quizzes after logging in with your PECB account.
Benefits of eLearning:
- Train and examine completely online with just an electronic device and internet access
- Access training 24/7 to adapt your study pace, time and location to your schedule
- Unlimited access allows you to revisit any section as needed
- Video sections break information into easy to process segments
- Quizzes increase interactivity with training material
Entry Requirements
Fundamental understanding of ISO 22301 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles is required.
Course Structure
Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
Section 2: ISO 22301 and other related standards
Section 3: Certification process
Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity
Section 5: Overview of ISO 22301 requirements
Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Section 7: The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Section 8: Evidence-based auditing
Section 9: Risk-based auditing
Section 10: Initiation of the audit process
Section 11: Stage 1 audit
Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit
Section 13: Stage 2 audit
Section 14: Auditing the requirements of ISO 22301
Section 15: Communication during the audit
Section 16: Audit procedures
Section 17: Creating audit test plans
Section 18: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Section 19: Audit documentation and quality review
Section 20: Closing of the audit
Section 21: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Section 22: Beyond the initial audit
Section 23: Managing an internal audit programme
Section 24: Closing of the training course
Examination Details
The PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam covers seven competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Business Continuity Management System
Domain 2: Business Continuity Management System
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of 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 programme
Certification Path
Four credential levels are available:
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor
- Pass the exam
- No professional experience required
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Two years professional experience (one year in business continuity management)
- Complete 200 hours of audit activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Five years professional experience (two years in business continuity management)
- Complete 300 hours of audit activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Ten years professional experience (seven years in business continuity management)
- Complete 1,000 hours of audit activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials qualify for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme.
What You Receive
- Training materials exceeding 450 pages with explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises and quizzes
- Certification and examination fees included
- Attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
- Free exam retake within 12 months if needed
Get ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certified and Advance Your Career
This training equips you with sought-after auditing skills in business continuity management. You learn from experienced trainers worldwide and gain internationally recognised certification.