ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

Course code: 22301LA

As an international standard for Business Continuity Management System, the ISO 22301 is designed to protect, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise. With a Business Continuity Management System, your organization is prepared to detect and prevent threats.

Recognizing the importance of an effective audit and the means used to successfully conduct it, PECB has designed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. Attending this training course allows you to obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22301 and auditing best practices.

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

835 EUR

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Target group

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
  • Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for the business continuity management system audit
  • Expert advisors in business continuity management

Course structure

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
  • Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an auditor
  • Evaluate the BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 22301 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
  • Manage an ISO 22301 audit program

Education 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.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: 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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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:

  1. Planning an audit
  2. Managing an audit program
  3. Drafting audit reports
  4. Drafting nonconformity reports
  5. Drafting audit working documents
  6. Documented information review
  7. On-site audit
  8. Following up on nonconformities
  9. 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.

Follow-up courses

ISO 22301 Introduction en/cz en

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260 EUR without VAT

ISO 22301 Foundation en/cz en

Vendor: PECB

Area: ISO

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350 EUR without VAT

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer en/cz en

Vendor: PECB

Area: ISO

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835 EUR without VAT

ISO 22301:2019 Transition en/cz en

Vendor: PECB

Area: ISO

Price from

350 EUR without VAT

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