ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor Training
ISO 22301:2019 Implementer Training
ISO 22301:2019 – Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) – Lead Auditor Training & Certification
Audit, evaluate, and improve a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301:2019 – and qualify as an ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor recognised by employers and certification bodies.
Duration
- 4–5 days of intensive auditor training (≈ 35–40 hours).
- Self‑paced learning option available (flexible completion timeline).
Format
- Live virtual sessions (evening IST timing suitable for working professionals).
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request).
- Self‑paced theory – study BCMS and audit concepts using digital materials and recordings, then join a scheduled live audit‑practice and exam batch.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of business continuity, risk management or ISO management system standards.
- Prior exposure to audits or continuity / risk roles is helpful but not mandatory.
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor Certificate.
- Certificates verifiable on www.abisonline.org and www.pacificcert.com, providing global credibility and easy authenticity checks.
Exam
- Online, proctored, 2‑hour exam
- Scenario‑based and multiple‑choice questions covering BCMS fundamentals, ISO 22301 requirements and audit principles.
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study.
- Exam voucher valid for up to 6 months from enrollment.
Price
- Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
- Contact us for detailed fees
About the Training
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course by Pacific Certifications (ABIS‑accredited) equips you to plan, conduct, report and follow up on BCMS audits based on ISO 22301:2019, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021‑1.
You will learn how to interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, assess business continuity risks and capabilities, and write clear, evidence‑based audit findings and reports through explanations, real‑life examples, workshops and a full audit simulation.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Business continuity, resilience and risk managers.
- Internal auditors and BCMS audit team members.
- IT / operations / facilities managers responsible for continuity and disaster recovery.
- Consultants and implementation specialists working on ISO 22301 projects.
- Professionals seeking to work with certification bodies as BCMS auditors.
- Anyone responsible for evaluating or improving an ISO 22301‑based BCMS.
ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor – Course Outline
Day 1 – BCMS & ISO 22301 Foundations
- Introduction to business continuity management and ISO 22301:2019.
- Structure of ISO 22301 (Annex SL, clauses 4 to 10) and key BCMS concepts.
- Organisational context, interested parties and BCMS scope.
- Business continuity policy, objectives and governance.
- Overview of ISO 19011 / ISO/IEC 17021‑1 and the role of a Lead Auditor in a BCMS audit programme.
Day 2 – Audit Principles, Planning & Preparation
- Audit principles, types of audits and auditor competence.
- Establishing a BCMS audit programme and risk‑based audit planning.
- Defining audit scope, criteria and objectives for ISO 22301 audits.
- Developing audit plans, checklists and sampling strategies.
- Reviewing BCMS documentation: BIA, risk assessment, continuity strategies and plans, incident response, exercises and test reports.
Day 3 – Conducting the BCMS Audit
- Opening meetings: confirming scope, criteria, methods and communication channels.
- Effective communication and questioning with process owners, crisis teams and management.
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence via interviews, document review, observation and walk‑throughs.
- Auditing key areas: BIA and risk assessment, continuity strategies, preparedness and response, recovery, exercise/testing and improvement.
- Maintaining audit trails and notes during on‑site and remote audits.
Day 4 – Findings, Reporting & Follow‑up
- Analysing evidence and determining conformity / nonconformity.
- Classifying findings (major/minor nonconformities, observations, opportunities for improvement).
- Writing clear nonconformity statements linked to ISO 22301 clauses and objective evidence.
- Preparing concise, factual audit reports that support management decisions and resilience improvements.
- Conducting closing meetings and presenting audit conclusions.
- Corrective actions, follow‑up audits and surveillance activities.
Day 5 – Certification Audit Simulation & Exam Preparation
- Full BCMS audit case study with role‑play (auditor and auditee).
- Leading an audit team: assigning roles, managing time, handling conflicts and multi‑site audits.
- Typical challenges in ISO 22301 audits (BIA quality, scenario coverage, outsourced providers, ICT dependencies) and how to address them.
- Revision of key concepts and domains for the ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor exam.
- Mock test, practice questions and exam tips.
Assessment & ABIS‑Accredited Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, practical exercises, group work and audit role‑plays during the course.
- Final online ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam (2 hours), covering BCMS fundamentals, audit principles, planning, conducting, reporting and managing an audit programme.
- Participants who meet the competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor certificate.
- Certificates are digitally verifiable on www.abisonline.org and www.pacificcert.com, enhancing trust and credibility for employers and clients.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO 22301:2019, including business continuity, resilience, BIA and risk assessment.
- Plan BCMS audits, including scope, objectives, criteria, schedules and audit team assignments.
- Conduct process‑based BCMS audits, gather objective evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of continuity arrangements and recovery capabilities.
- Write clear, well‑structured nonconformities and audit reports that support management’s continuity and resilience decisions.
- Lead audit teams and manage the full BCMS audit cycle, including follow‑up, surveillance and continual improvement of the audit programme.
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO 22301 Lead Auditor?
- ABIS‑Accredited: Training and certificates backed by ABIS and aligned with recognised BCMS Lead Auditor competency expectations.
- Practical: Strong focus on real‑world continuity scenarios, crisis situations and case‑based learning – not just theory.
- Expert Trainers: Delivered by experienced ISO 22301 auditors and business continuity professionals with multi‑industry audit and implementation exposure.
- Ready‑to‑use Tools: Sample audit plans, BIA and risk‑focused checklists, interview guides and report templates you can adapt immediately.
- Post‑Course Support: Limited‑period email support and access to an alumni community for questions, sharing experiences and networking.
Ready to strengthen your business continuity audit skills and earn an ABIS‑accredited ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certificate?
Enroll now or contact us at trainings@pacificcert.com to join an upcoming ISO 22301 Lead Auditor public batch.
ISO 22301:2019 – Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Implementer Training
Design, implement, and continually improve a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301:2019 – and qualify as an ABIS‑accredited Lead Implementer recognised for resilience and continuity expertise.
Duration
- 3–4 days of guided training (for live / classroom option)
- Self‑paced option available (flexible completion timeline)
Format
- Live virtual sessions (IST 6:00 PM–10:30 PM)
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request)
- Self‑paced learning – study at your own speed using Pacific Certifications digital materials and recordings
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of business continuity, risk management or ISO management system standards
- Prior exposure to continuity planning, IT/operations risk or audits is helpful but not mandatory
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO 22301:2019 Lead Implementer Certificate
- Certificates digitally verifiable on ABIS and Pacific Certifications verification pages, providing global credibility and easy authenticity checks
Exam
- Online, open‑book, 2‑hour exam
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study
- Exam voucher valid for up to 6 months from enrollment
Price
- Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
- Contact us for detailed fees
About the Training
The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer course by Pacific Certifications equips you to plan, build and maintain a robust BCMS based on ISO 22301:2019.
You will learn how to convert ISO 22301 requirements into practical governance, processes, documentation and continuity arrangements, and how to drive organisational resilience through concepts, real‑life scenarios and implementation workshops.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Business continuity, resilience and risk managers
- IT, operations, facilities and security managers responsible for continuity and recovery
- Consultants and implementation specialists working on ISO 22301 projects
- Internal auditors moving into implementation or BCMS leadership roles
- Anyone responsible for establishing, upgrading or maintaining an ISO 22301‑based BCMS
ISO 22301:2019 Lead Implementer – Course Outline
Day 1 – BCMS Foundations & Project Initiation
- Introduction to business continuity management and ISO 22301:2019
- Structure of the standard (Annex SL, clauses 4 to 10) and key BCMS principles
- Understanding organisational context, interested parties and BCMS scope
- Business continuity policy, objectives and governance
- Building the business case for BCMS and securing top management commitment
- Defining the implementation roadmap, roles and responsibilities
Day 2 – Risk, Business Impact Analysis & Strategy
- Concepts of risk, disruption, recovery and organisational resilience
- Identifying critical activities, resources and dependencies
- Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and continuity‑focused risk assessment
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTOs), recovery point objectives (RPOs) and maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPD)
- Developing business continuity strategies and options (work‑area, technology, people, suppliers, logistics, communication)
- Prioritising implementation actions based on risk and impact
Day 3 – Implementing the BCMS: Plans, Controls & Documentation
- Developing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), incident response plans and crisis‑management structures
- Defining roles and responsibilities for incident and crisis response teams
- Supporting procedures for manual workarounds, alternate sites, remote work and key suppliers
- Documentation requirements: policies, plans, playbooks, procedures, records and registers
- Documented information control (versioning, approval, access, retention)
- Integrating BCMS with existing management systems (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 9001)
Day 4 – Exercising, Performance Evaluation, Improvement & Certification Readiness
- Planning and conducting exercises and tests (table‑top, simulations, technical tests, call‑tree drills)
- Post‑exercise reviews, lessons learned and updating plans
- Monitoring and measuring BCMS performance and readiness (KPIs and metrics)
- Internal BCMS audits and management review – what to prepare and how to demonstrate effectiveness
- Nonconformities, incident reviews, corrective actions and continual improvement
- Preparing for certification: gap assessment, remediation, Stage 1 & Stage 2 audits and maintaining certification
- Common implementation pitfalls, best practices and success factors
- Exam preparation, sample questions and course review
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, case studies, group discussions and implementation exercises
- Final online exam (2 hours, open‑book) covering ISO 22301 requirements and implementation practices
- Participants who meet the competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO 22301:2019 Lead Implementer certificate
- Certificates are digitally verifiable, enhancing trust and credibility for employers, clients and certification bodies
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO 22301:2019, and the role of BCMS in organisational resilience
- Plan an ISO 22301 implementation project, including scope, objectives, stakeholders, responsibilities and resources
- Conduct BIA and continuity‑focused risk assessments, and define appropriate continuity and recovery strategies
- Develop and manage documentation, including continuity policy, BCPs, incident and crisis‑management plans, procedures and records
- Implement BCMS processes for exercising, testing, communication, incident response and recovery
- Monitor and measure BCMS performance through exercises, internal audits and management reviews
- Drive continual improvement and maintain readiness for third‑party certification audits
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO 22301 Lead Implementer?
- ABIS‑Accredited: Training and certificates backed by ABIS accreditation
- Practical: Strong focus on real‑world disruptions, scenarios and case‑based workshops – not just theory
- Expert Trainers: Experienced BCMS implementers and auditors with multi‑industry continuity and resilience backgrounds
- Ready‑to‑use Templates: Sample BIAs, risk registers, continuity strategies, BCP templates, exercise scripts and checklists to accelerate your project
- Post‑Course Support: Limited‑period email support and access to an alumni community for questions and peer learning
Enroll now or contact us at trainings@pacificcert.com to join an upcoming ISO 22301:2019 Lead Implementer batch.
