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.
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 programWho should attend ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course
Prerequisites for ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course Outline
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This course is designed for auditors, managers, consultants, technical experts, and advisors who need to perform, lead, or support business continuity management system (BCMS) audits or maintain BCMS conformity within their organization.
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles before attending.
The course covers BCMS and ISO 22301 fundamentals, audit principles and planning, on-site audit execution, closing audits with nonconformity reporting, managing internal audit programs, and concludes with a certification exam.
The course aims to equip participants with the skills to assess, audit, and evaluate an organization’s BCMS conformity to ISO 22301, covering risk assessment, audit evidence collection, and continuous improvement processes.
Yes, the course concludes with a certification exam, and successful participants can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential.


