BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT

ISO 22301 TRAINING COURSES

ISO 22301:2019 sets requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS). It helps organisations prepare for disruptions, respond effectively and maintain essential activities. Explore training to understand the standard, conduct internal audits, implement a BCMS, or lead audits.

STRUCTURED PREPARATION

Identify essential activities and plan how to maintain them.

CLEAR RESPONSIBILITIES

Help teams understand their roles during a disruption.

STRONGER RESILIENCE

Improve the ability to respond to and recover from incidents.

CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

Use exercises, reviews and audits to improve continuity arrangements.

Foundation

Who it is forProfessionals new to ISO 22301 and business continuity management.

What you will learnThe purpose, structure and key requirements of a business continuity management system.

PrerequisiteNone.

Duration8 hours.

Typical next stepInternal Auditor or Lead Implementer.

Internal Auditor

Who it is forBusiness continuity professionals and team members responsible for internal audits.

What you will learnPlan and conduct internal audits, gather evidence, report findings and follow up actions.

PrerequisiteBasic understanding of ISO 22301 recommended.

Duration16 hours.

Typical next stepLead Auditor for those intending to lead audit teams.

Lead Implementer

Who it is forManagers, continuity professionals and consultants responsible for establishing or improving a BCMS.

What you will learnPlan, implement, maintain and improve a business continuity management system based on ISO 22301.

PrerequisiteBasic business continuity knowledge recommended.

Duration5 days.

Typical next stepLead BCMS implementation and ongoing improvement within an organisation.

Lead Auditor

Who it is forExperienced auditors and continuity professionals intending to lead audits.

What you will learnPlan and lead audits, evaluate evidence, manage an audit team and report findings.

PrerequisiteISO 22301 knowledge and familiarity with auditing principles recommended.

Duration40 hours.

Typical next stepAdvanced business continuity auditing responsibilities.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ISO 22301 TRAINING FAQS

Find answers about course levels, business continuity and training options.

What is ISO 22301?
ISO 22301 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a business continuity management system.
Which training level should I choose?
Choose Foundation for an introduction, Internal Auditor if you will audit your organisation’s BCMS, Lead Implementer if you will establish or manage it, or Lead Auditor if you intend to lead audits.
What is the difference between Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor?
Lead Implementer focuses on establishing, maintaining and improving a BCMS. Lead Auditor focuses on planning and leading audits that assess it.
Does ISO 22301 apply only to large organisations?
No. Organisations of different sizes and sectors can use its requirements, adapting their continuity arrangements to their activities and needs.
How are the courses delivered?
Delivery options may vary by course and schedule. Check the training catalogue for available dates and formats, or contact us to discuss training for your organisation.
Does completing a course certify my organisation?
No. Training develops individual knowledge and skills. Organisational certification is a separate assessment process.