Introduction
The ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Auditor Certification is an advanced professional certification designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to plan, conduct, manage, and report full-scope BCMS audits.
Aligned with ISO 19011 (Auditing Guidelines) and ISO 22301:2019 requirements, this course trains professionals to evaluate organizational preparedness for business disruptions, assess continuity controls, verify recovery capabilities, and identify risks affecting operations.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Business Continuity & ISO 22301
- ISO 22301:2019 Requirements
- BCMS Documentation & Controls
- Fundamentals of BCMS Auditing
- Audit Planning & Preparation
- Conducting the BCMS Audit
- Nonconformity Identification
- Audit Reporting
- Corrective Actions & Follow-up
Course Benefits
- Understand ISO 22301:2019 BCMS requirements thoroughly
- Conduct and lead BCMS audits using ISO 19011 methodology
- Evaluate continuity plans, BIA/RAs & recovery strategies
- Assess readiness to respond, recover and continue operations
- Identify BCMS gaps, vulnerabilities & improvement opportunities
- Prepare professional audit plans, checklists & audit reports
- Support organizations in achieving ISO 22301 certification
- Strengthen professional competency in business continuity and resilience
Examination and Certification Method
| Assessment Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | MCQs & scenario-based questions on ISO 22301 & auditing |
| Case Study Assessment | Evaluate BCMS audit scenarios & write findings |
| Practical Audit Simulation | Interviewing, evidence collection & NC identification |
| Audit Report Submission | Full report prepared from a simulated BCMS audit |
| Continuous Assessment | Participation, exercises, teamwork & role-play |
Certification Awarded
ISO 22301:2019 BCMS Lead Auditor Certificate (Validity 05 Years)