ISO in the Sun: ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Auditor

This five-day course provides an overview to the structure of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301:2019, and how to audit the same internally or in the context of certification.

Overview:
This five-day course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit a Business Continuity Management System against ISO 22301:2019 and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques

During this training, the participants will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011:2018, as well as understanding the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.

The course consists of a mix of presentation, discussion and exercises based on real-world examples.

Outline:
Introduction to BCMS Concepts per ISO 22301:2012
Normative, Regulatory and Legal Framework
ISO 22301:2019 Certification Process
Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Clauses of ISO 22301:2019
Planning and Initiating the Audit
Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
Audit Approach based on Evidence and Risk
Preparation of an ISO 22301:2019 Certification Audit
BCMS Documentation Audit
Conducting an Opening Meeting
Conducting the Audit
Communication during the Audit
Audit procedures: Observation, Document Review, Interview, Sampling, Technical Verification, Corroboration and Evaluation
Audit Test Plans
Formulation of Audit Findings
Documenting Nonconformity's
Concluding and Follow-up of the Audit
Audit Documentation
Quality Review
Conducting a Closing Meeting and Conclusion of the Audit
Evaluation of Corrective Action Plans
Surveillance and Re-Certification Audits
Internal Audit Management Program

Objectives:
Completion of this course will enable students to:
Understand the principles of a BCMS conforming to ISO 22301:2019
Perform ISO 22301:2019 internal audits
Execute ISO 22301:2019 certification audits on behalf of a certification body
Manage BCMS audit teams

Audience:
This course is aimed at students with (future) roles like:

Internal auditors
BCMS certification auditors
Project managers, consultants and business continuity team members participating in BCMS audits
Business continuity practitioners moving into audit roles

Prerequisites:
General understanding of common business processes.

Some past exposure to business continuity, management systems and audits helpful, but not required.

Examination and Certification:
The course includes access to PECB's three hour exam available in multiple languages to be taken online on the last day or any time after the course (own laptop required). Exam and first year certification fees are included in the course fees.

This course is designed by PECB in Canada, who also mark the exam and issue respective certifications as per their criteria. PECB is a personnel certification body, accredited to ISO/IEC 17024:2012 by IAS. See www.pecb.com for full details.