Description
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training: Master Business Continuity Management Systems
Disasters strike without warning. Natural catastrophes, security breaches and unexpected incidents threaten organisational survival. The difference between organisations that survive and those that fail is preparation.
What is ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training?
This eLearning course teaches you to implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301 requirements. You establish frameworks that allow organisations to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events. You learn to mitigate risks, avoid consequences and cope with negative effects while maintaining operations.
Who Needs This ISO 22301 Training?
You should attend if you are:
- A project manager or consultant involved in business continuity
- An individual responsible for ensuring conformity to business continuity requirements
- A member of a BCMS implementation team
Why Attend ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training?
You gain expertise to establish and maintain business continuity management systems. You learn detailed planning and preparation techniques for managing disruptions. You develop skills to help organisations continue operations effectively during disruptive events.
After passing the exam, you receive PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer credentials. This certification demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on ISO 22301 requirements.
What You Learn in This Course
You master concepts, approaches, methods and techniques for implementing and managing a BCMS based on ISO 22301. You learn to interpret and implement ISO 22301 requirements in specific organisational contexts.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of concepts, approaches, methods and techniques for BCMS implementation and management
- Ability to interpret and implement ISO 22301 requirements in organisational contexts
- Knowledge of BCMS operations and processes based on ISO 22301
- Skills to monitor and continually improve a BCMS according to organisational needs and changes
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
Basic understanding of business continuity concepts is recommended.
Course Structure
Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
Section 3: Fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity
Section 4: Initiation of the BCMS implementation
Section 5: The organisation and its context
Section 6: BCMS scope
Section 7: Leadership and commitment
Section 8: Business continuity policy
Section 9: Risks, opportunities and business continuity objectives
Section 10: Support for the BCMS
Section 11: Risk assessment
Section 12: Business impact analysis
Section 13: Business continuity strategies and solutions
Section 14: Business continuity plans and procedures
Section 15: Incident response and emergency response
Section 16: Exercise programmes
Section 17: Evaluation of business continuity documentation and capabilities
Section 18: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Section 19: Internal audit
Section 20: Management review
Section 21: Treatment of nonconformities
Section 22: Continual improvement
Section 23: Preparation for the certification audit
Section 24: Closing of the training course
Examination Details
The PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam covers seven competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
Domain 2: Business continuity management system 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
Certification Path
Four credential levels are available:
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer
- Pass the exam
- No professional experience required
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Implementer
- Pass the exam
- Two years professional experience (one year in business continuity management)
- Complete 200 hours of BCMS project experience
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- Pass the exam
- Five years professional experience (two years in business continuity management)
- Complete 300 hours of BCMS project experience
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer
- Pass the exam
- Ten years professional experience (seven years in business continuity management)
- Complete 1,000 hours of BCMS project experience
- 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
- Attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
- Free exam retake within 12 months if needed
Get ISO 22301 Certified and Advance Your Business Continuity Career
This training equips you with sought-after skills in business continuity management. You learn from experienced trainers worldwide and gain internationally recognised certification.

