Certification
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
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully 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, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
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 |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Documented information review
- On-site audit
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- 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.