ISO/IEC 22301 Lead Auditor – Training Course
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The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to audit Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301 and internationally recognized auditing standards. Participants learn how to plan, conduct, report, and manage audits while helping organizations strengthen their resilience against business disruptions.
Why Should You Attend?
As organizations increasingly pursue ISO 22301 certification to improve resilience and business continuity, the demand for qualified BCMS auditors continues to grow. This training prepares you to evaluate compliance with ISO 22301 using the principles of ISO 19011 and the certification requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Through instructor-led sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and real-world audit scenarios, you will develop the expertise to conduct first-, second-, and third-party audits. After successfully passing the certification exam, you can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential, validating your professional auditing competence.
Who Should Attend?
- Auditors who want to perform and lead BCMS audits
- Managers and consultants responsible for business continuity audits
- Professionals responsible for maintaining ISO 22301 compliance
- Technical experts preparing for BCMS audits
- Business continuity consultants and advisors
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 22301
- Interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
- Evaluate BCMS compliance using internationally recognized audit principles
- Plan, conduct, report, and close ISO 22301 audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1
- Manage and continually improve an ISO 22301 audit program
Educational Approach
- Combines theoretical concepts with practical auditing techniques and industry best practices
- Includes case studies, role-playing exercises, and interactive discussions
- Encourages collaboration between participants and instructors
- Features multiple-choice and scenario-based quizzes designed to prepare participants for the certification exam
Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of the audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- 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
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
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