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ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course (BCMS)

Become a certified lead auditor for Business Continuity Management Systems aligned with ISO 22301.

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Accreditation
40 Hours (5 Days) Duration
Live Online Format
Certificate On Completion
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Course Overview

About this course

This course covers auditing business continuity plans, business impact analysis, and recovery strategies against ISO 22301, using a realistic simulated audit of a case-study organization.
What's Included

Everything you get

✓ Live instructor-led sessions
✓ Downloadable templates and working documents
✓ Full learning management system access
✓ Realistic simulated audit case study
✓ Exam registration handled for you
✓ Digital certificate on successful completion
What You'll Achieve

Learning outcomes

OUTCOME 1

Explain the BCMS framework and ISO 22301 requirements

OUTCOME 2

Audit business impact analysis and risk assessment processes

OUTCOME 3

Plan, conduct, report and follow up a BCMS audit

OUTCOME 4

Evaluate continuity and recovery strategies

Skills You'll Gain

Practical, job-ready skills

Business impact analysis review Continuity and recovery strategy evaluation Interviewing and evidence gathering Nonconformity writing and grading Audit reporting and follow-up
Career Outcomes

Where this can take you

Step 1

Internal BCMS Auditor

Audit your organization's business continuity management system.

Step 2

BCMS Lead Auditor

Lead certification audits for third-party bodies.

Step 3

Business Continuity Manager

Oversee organization-wide continuity programmes.

Curriculum

Course modules

1
Module 1: BCMS Fundamentals & ISO 22301 Framework
2
Module 2: Audit Principles & Auditor Roles
3
Module 3: Business Impact Analysis Review
4
Module 4: Conducting the Stage 2 Audit
5
Module 5: Auditing Continuity & Recovery Strategies
6
Module 6: Nonconformities & Reporting
7
Module 7: Closing Meetings & Corrective Action
8
Module 8: Auditor Ethics & Programme Management
How You'll Learn

Format & delivery

✓ Live virtual instructor-led sessions
✓ One continuous case study audited end-to-end
✓ Choice of intensive or part-time schedule
Assessment & Certification

How you're assessed

Assessment is continuous through in-course activities, plus a final objective examination lasting approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, open book. Your first exam attempt is included in the course fee. A certificate is issued shortly after a passing result.
Is This Course For You?

Who should attend

  • Business continuity managers and coordinators
  • Risk management professionals
  • Internal auditors moving to certification auditing
  • Professionals pursuing BCMS lead auditor certification
Answers

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover? +
ISO 22301 requirements, business impact analysis, and auditing continuity and recovery strategies.
Who should attend? +
Business continuity managers, risk professionals, and internal auditors.
How long is the course? +
40 hours, deliverable as 5 full days or a part-time evening schedule.
What happens if I miss a live session? +
Session recordings are typically made available for review.
Is this suitable for beginners? +
Yes, the course starts with foundational concepts before advancing to auditing.