ISO 22301 Business Continuity Lead Auditor - Training & Certification

Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills needed to assess and audit Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on internationally recognized audit principles and best practices.

This certification-focused training course helps participants develop the competencies required to plan, conduct, manage, and close BCMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification requirements. Participants gain practical insights into auditing methodologies, business continuity compliance requirements, audit planning, evidence gathering, and audit reporting processes.

After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, validating their professional auditing expertise and their ability to evaluate organizational compliance with ISO 22301 requirements.

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations across industries are increasingly implementing Business Continuity Management Systems to strengthen operational resilience and prepare for disruptions caused by cybersecurity incidents, natural disasters, operational failures, and other unexpected events.

This training course helps participants:

• Understand ISO 22301 auditing principles and methodologies
• Learn how to conduct internal and external BCMS audits
• Develop practical audit planning and reporting skills
• Improve knowledge of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 auditing requirements
• Strengthen organizational resilience and business continuity oversight
• Gain practical experience through exercises and case studies
• Prepare for the PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification exam

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead BCMS audits
• Managers and consultants involved in business continuity auditing
• Individuals responsible for maintaining BCMS conformity within organizations
• Technical experts preparing for BCMS audits
• Advisors and professionals involved in business continuity management

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
• Interpret ISO 22301 requirements from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate BCMS conformity in accordance with recognized audit principles and best practices
• Plan, conduct, and close ISO 22301 compliance audits effectively
• Manage an ISO 22301 audit program
• Apply ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 auditing guidelines

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical auditing exercises and real-world case studies.

Participants benefit from:

• Industry best practices related to BCMS audits and ISO 22301 requirements
• Practical exercises and role-playing activities
• Interactive discussions between participants and instructors
• Scenario-based multiple-choice quizzes
• Exam-focused preparation aligned with the certification examination structure

Prerequisites

Participants attending this training course should have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.

Strengthening Organizational Resilience Through Effective BCMS Auditing

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course helps professionals strengthen organizational resilience by ensuring Business Continuity Management Systems are properly implemented, maintained, and audited.

Participants learn how to evaluate business continuity controls, identify compliance gaps, improve operational preparedness, and support continual improvement initiatives. Effective BCMS auditing helps organizations minimize disruptions, strengthen recovery capabilities, and maintain stakeholder confidence during operational incidents and crises.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Audit principles and preparation for initiating an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of a Business Continuity Management System
• Business Continuity Management System requirements
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
• Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
• Closing an ISO 22301 audit
• Managing an ISO 22301 audit program

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for one of the available PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credentials. Certification is awarded once all certification requirements have been fulfilled.

The requirements for PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certifications are as follows:

Valid Audit Activities

To be considered valid, audit activities should follow recognized audit best practices and may include:

• Planning an audit
• Preparing audit working papers or test plans
• Managing an audit program
• Reviewing documented information
• Conducting opening and closing meetings
• Conducting audit interviews
• Collecting and analyzing audit evidence
• Documenting nonconformities
• Preparing audit reports
• Following up on nonconformities
• Leading an audit team

Training Formats

Self-Study
Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and standard documentation without instructor-led video presentations.

eLearning
Self-paced online training that includes official course materials along with video presentations and explanations delivered by a PECB Certified Trainer.

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
• Participants receive training materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Participants who complete the course receive an attestation worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Candidates who do not pass the exam may retake it once within 12 months free of charge