
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMSs), is a comprehensive framework designed to enable organizations to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected incidents. By implementing a BCMS, organizations can detect and mitigate threats, as well as ensure uninterrupted operations.

ISO 22301’s inclusive requirements are suitable for organizations of all types, sizes, and complexities, allowing them to adapt the standard to their unique operating environments. ISO 22301 is particularly advantageous for organizations seeking to ensure compliance with their business continuity policies, maintain service delivery during disruptions, and strengthen overall resilience through effective BCMS implementation.
ISO 22301 serves both as a protective measure and an evaluative tool. It helps organizations assess their capability to meet specific business continuity needs and obligations, thus ensuring long-term operational stability.
Benefits of Certification
The numerous challenges and uncertainties in today’s business landscape, increase the importance of a resilient business continuity management system. Compliance with ISO 22301 stands as a crucial benchmark for organizations across various sectors, helping them to enhance their ability to handle disruptions, minimize risks, and safeguard critical operations. Adhering to the ISO 22301 standard enables organizations to fortify their response to incidents, ultimately elevating their overall operational security.
Certified ISO 22301 professionals will be able to demonstrate their profound knowledge of the standard’s requirements and effective implementation strategies and expertise in guiding organizations through business continuity management. With this certification, you will be well-prepared to lead teams in effectively managing disruptions, implementing robust controls, and ensuring compliance with ISO 22301, ultimately strengthening their ability to thrive in the face of adversity.

An ISO 22301 certification offers numerous advantages, including:
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A deep understanding of how a BCMS can align with and support your organization’s objectives
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The expertise to lead and manage a team in effectively implementing the BCMS based on ISO 22301
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The acquisition of skills to identify risks and minimize the impact of incidents, which is crucial for safeguarding business operations
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Ability to improve the recovery time of critical functions, making organizations more resilient
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A professional reputation that demonstrates your commitment to excellence and best practices in business continuity, resulting in increased customer reliability and trust
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International recognition which enhances your career prospects and credibility on a global scale
Introduction
ISO 22301 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
By attending the ISO 22301 Introduction course, you will understand the importance of a Business Continuity Management System and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.
Target Audience
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Individuals interested in Business Continuity Management
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Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
1
day
N/A
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Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301
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Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used to implement a Business Continuity Management System
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Understand the basic elements of a Business Continuity Management System
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes
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Interactions between trainer and participants by means of questions, discussions, and explanations
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Lead Implementer
No two disasters in the world cause equal damage. Between the unpredictability of natural disasters, information security breaches, and incidents of different nature, preparedness can make you stand out in the crowd and predict the future of your business. In light of this, proper planning is essential to mitigating risks, avoiding consequences, coping with the negative effects of disasters and incidents, but at the same time, continuing your daily operations so that customer needs do not remain unfulfilled.
Organizations can make progress towards understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks by having a BCMS based on ISO 22301 in place.
5
days
3
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Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS
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Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS
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Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS
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Day 4: BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
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Day 5: Certification exam
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Therefore, PECB has designed this training course to prepare its participants implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) in compliance with the requirements of ISO 22301. Attending this training course allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of the business continuity management system and to be able to establish a framework that allows the organization to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.
Target Audience
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Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity
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Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
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Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
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Members of the BCMS team
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
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Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an implementer
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Initiate and plan the implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
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Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a BCMS based on ISO 22301
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Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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This training course is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS.
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
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The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
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The exercises are similar to the certification exam.
Prerequisites
TherParticipants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS implementation principles.
Lead Auditor
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary competencies to audit business continuity management systems (BCMSs) based on best audit practices and principles. It will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to navigate the complex landscape of BCMS audits, ensuring that organizations can effectively safeguard their operations and maintain continuity in the face of diverse disruptions and uncertainties.
5
days
3
hours
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Day 1: Introduction to the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and ISO 22301
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Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
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Day 3: On-site audit activities
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Day 4: Closing of the audit
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Day 5: Certification exam
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Target Audience
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Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
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Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
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Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits
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Expert advisors in business continuity management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
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Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an auditor
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Evaluate the BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
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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
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Manage an ISO 22301 audit program
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
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Elaborates theoretical knowledge, industry-level best practices in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and globally recognized auditing standards
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Provides lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
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Encourages discussions between the trainer and the participants
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Contains multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based, designed to help prepare for the certification exam
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.
Foundation
This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process.
2
days
60
min
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Day 1: Introduction to quality concepts, QMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 9001
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Day 2: Clauses 7–10 of ISO 9001 and certificate exam
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After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity.
Target Audience
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Managers and consultants seeking to know more about business continuity
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Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
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Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities in their organization
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Individuals wishing to pursue a career in business continuity
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Describe the business continuity management concepts, principles, and definitions
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Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS)
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Identify approaches and techniques used for the implementation and management of a BCMS
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
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The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes.
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The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussion and the completion of quizzes.
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Quizzes are similar to the certificate exam.
Prerequisites
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Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and ISO 22301
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Day 2: Business continuity management system and certificate exam
Transition
ISO 22301 has recently undergone a revision which resulted from the ever-changing nature of customer needs, the environment, and the market. The requirements of the standard have therefore been modified in order to meet the current and future business continuity challenges.
The “PECB ISO 22301:2019 Transition” training course provides detailed information about the revised clauses, added and removed terminology, reduced prescriptiveness of the standard, etc., and helps you gain a thorough understanding of the difference between ISO 22301:2012 and ISO 22301:2019.
5
days
3
hours
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Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301:2019
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Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
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Section 2: Management system standards
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Section 3: ISO 22301 revision project
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Section 4: Context of the organization
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Section 5: Leadership
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Section 6: Planning
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During this training course, you will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in planning and implementing the ISO 22301:2019 changes, thus participating in the transitioning process from an ISO 22301:2012 BCMS to an ISO 22301:2019 BCMS in a timely manner.
After becoming acquainted with the new concepts and requirements of ISO 22301:2019, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 22301:2019 Transition” credential. A PECB Transition Certificate will prove that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to successfully apply the ISO 22301:2019 changes to an existing business continuity management system (BCMS) in any organization.
Target Audience
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Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
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Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
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Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits
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Expert advisors in business continuity management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Learn about the main differences between ISO 22301:2012 and ISO 22301:2019
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Understand the new concepts and requirements of ISO 22301:2019
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Learn how to effectively apply the ISO 22301:2019 changes to an existing business continuity management system (BCMS)
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
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The training course is based on both theory and best practices used in the establishment of a business continuity management system.
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with quizzes.
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Quizzes are similar to the certification exam.
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Prerequisites
None.