Description
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course was dveloped in the eLearning format for you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301, as well as apply widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, all this from the comfort of your home.
In this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits for a BCMS based on ISO 22301 and in compliance with ISO/IEC 17021- 1 and ISO 19011 certification process.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to master audit techniques, create and manage an audit program, lead audit teams, communicate with relevant parties, and resolve conflicts.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential.
Who should attend?
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
- 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 for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits
- Expert advisors in business continuity management
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion 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
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.
More Details
- Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements
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 programFor specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
- Certificate requirements
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 credentials and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The credentials in the PECB ISO 22301 certification scheme have the following requirements:
Designation 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 Project 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 Project 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 Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Preparing audit working papers or test plans
- Managing an audit program
- Reviewing documented information
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Conducting audit interviews
- Collecting and analyzing audit evidence
- Documenting nonconformities
- Preparing audit reports
- 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 training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
