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.
Course Objective
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 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