ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

Description

70% of organizations admit they’re not fully prepared for major disruptions. The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training Course helps close that gap by equipping professionals to plan, lead, and manage audits of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301.

Given the increasing number of disruptions and the unpredictability of disasters—whether natural, occupational, or information security related—more organizations are seeking ISO 22301 certification to demonstrate resilience and continual improvement.

This training course, developed by PECB, emphasizes the importance of effective audits and the role auditors play in identifying and addressing weaknesses. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to conduct audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process outlined in ISO/IEC 17021-1. Through interactive sessions, exercises, and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to apply internationally recognized audit principles, manage audit teams, and assess organizational conformance.

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, you’ll be eligible to apply for the globally respected PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential—a formal recognition of your auditing expertise and ability to conduct BCMS audits on behalf of a certification body.

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

Additional Course Information

Schedule and Pricing

Target Audience
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
Pre-Requisites
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.
Objectives
  • 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
  • Interpret the requirements of ISO 22301 in the context of a BCMS audit
  • 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
Course Delivery Modality
VILT
Duration in Hours
40
Credits Eligible
1
Course Vendor

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to BCMS and ISO 22301

  • Training objectives and course structure
  • Standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Certification process and BCMS fundamentals

Module 2: Audit Principles and Audit Planning

  • Evidence-based and risk-based auditing
  • Audit feasibility and Stage 1 planning
  • Fundamental audit principles and ISO 19011

Module 3: On-Site Audit Execution

  • Preparing for Stage 2 audits
  • Audit procedures, documentation, and communication
  • Creating audit test plans and gathering evidence

Module 4: Closing the Audit and Beyond

  • Writing nonconformity reports and final documentation
  • Quality review and evaluating corrective action plans
  • Managing an internal audit program

Module 5: Certification Exam

  • Final review and certification exam
  • Application for the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential