What is ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course?
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certification is an internationally recognised credential demonstrating expertise in auditing Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It equips professionals with the skills to conduct internal and external audits to ensure an organisation’s BCMS meets ISO 22301 standards for business continuity, resilience, and recovery.
Organisations prioritise business continuity to safeguard their operations and reputation in a world of increasing disruptions. The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certification validates your ability to audit and evaluate BCMS, ensuring compliance and readiness to handle crises. This course is ideal for experienced professionals, including BCMS consultants, auditors, risk managers, etc.
Oakwood International’s 5-day ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training Course provides a robust framework for auditing BCMS, covering ISO 22301 requirements, audit planning, and execution. Learners will strengthen their auditing skills and enhance their ability to contribute to organisational resilience and preparedness.
Course Objectives
To gain an in-depth understanding of ISO 22301 standards and its requirements
- To develop the skills to lead and manage BCMS audits effectively
- To enhance expertise in planning, conducting, and reporting ISO 22301 audits
- To explore techniques for identifying and addressing non-conformities
- To strengthen knowledge of audit principles, methodologies, and best practices
- To build proficiency in evaluating BCMS effectiveness and recommending improvements
- To prepare learners for the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification exam
Upon completing the course, Learners will gain advanced tools and expertise to perform audits, help organisations improve resilience, and achieve ISO 22301 compliance.
Course Outline
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course
Module 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems
What is a BCMS?
Management Systems
What is a Business Continuity Management System?
BCM System Process
Business Continuity Management (BCM)
BCMS Benefits
Business Continuity Management Lifecycle
Applicability and Objectives
Module 2: Scope of a BCMS
Overview
Module 3: Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Business Continuity
Fundamental Principles
Build a Comprehensive Plan
Implement Each Step of the Action Plan
Check and Evaluate Results
Review and Make Improvements
Business Continuity
Module 4: Clauses 4 to 8 of ISO 22301
Introduction
Clauses of ISO 22301
Clause 4 – Context of the Organisation
Clause 5 – Leadership
Clause 6 – Planning
Clause 7 – Support
Clause 8 – Operations
Module 5: Overview of ISO 22301 Standard
Introduction to ISO 22301
22301 Standard
22301 Standard Progression
22301 High-level Methodology
Implementation Cycle Times
Module 6: BCM Mandatory Documents
Clause 4.2.2
Clause 4.3
Clause 5.3
Clause 6.2
Clause 7.2
Clause 7.4
Clause 8.2.1
Clause 8.2.2
Clause 8.2.3
Clause 8.4.1
Clause 8.4.2
Clause 8.4.3
Clause 8.4.4
Clause 8.4.5
Clause 9.1.1
Clause 9.3
Clause 10.1
Module 7: Leadership
Leadership and Commitment
Establishing the Business Continuity Policy
Communicating the Business Continuity Policy
Module 8: Management Roles and Responsibilities
Overview
Impediments to Success
Aids to Success
Module 9: Implementation Phases of the ISO 22301 Framework
Management Support
Identification of Requirements
Business Continuity Policy and Objectives
Support Documents for Management System
Risk Assessment and Treatment
Business Impact Analysis
Business Continuity Strategy
Business Continuity Plan
Training and Awareness
Documentation Maintenance
Exercising and Testing
Post-Incident Reviews
Communication with Interested Parties
Measurement and Evaluation
Internal Audit
Corrective Actions
Management Review
Module 10: Continual Improvement of a BCMS
Continual Improvement
BCMS Control System
Areas of Continual Improvement
Module 11: Audit
Introduction to Audit
Module 12: Auditing Principles
Fundamental Principles
Internal Auditing
Scope
PDCA Cycle
Module 13: Auditing Roles
What are the Roles?
Organisational Context
Management Responsibilities
Planning, Support, and Operation
Performance Evaluation
Improvement
Module 14: Roles and Responsibilities of the Auditor
Internal Auditing
Roles and Responsibilities
Typical Internal Audit
Module 15: Skills of an Internal Auditor
Internal Auditing Goals
Qualities of an Auditor
Auditing Skills
Module 16: Purpose of Internal Auditing
22301 Mission
Key Benefits of BCMS
Module 17: Audit Procedures
BCMS Audit Process
Elements of an Internal Audit
Internal Audit Process
Required Documentation
Supporting Procedural Documentation
Required Records and Documentation
Module 18: Audit Triangle
Fraud Triangle
Tackling the Fraud Triangle
Module 19: Auditing Techniques
Classifying Audit Findings
On-Site Auditing
Remote Auditing Methods
Module 20: Work Document Approach
Steps to Certification
Certification Audits
Module 21: Business Continuity Control Best Practice
Overview
BCM Policy
Management Commitment
Plan How to Deal with an Emergency
Impediments to Success
Disaster Recovery
Module 22: Planning a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Planning a BCMS
Steps to Plan a BCMS
Module 23: Implementation of Business Continuity and Writing Procedures
Communication
Writing a Scenario
Delivering the Scenario
Implementing a BCMS
Module 24: Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
Business Impact Analysis
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Methodologies and Implementation
Risk Treatment Implementation
Module 25: Incident Management and Emergency Management
Overview
Incident Management
Emergency Management
Key Elements of Crisis Management Respond Process
Module 26: Operations Management of a BCMS
Introduction to Operations Management of a BCMS
Module 27: Business Continuity Strategies and Solutions
General
Identification of Strategies and Solutions
Selection of Strategies and Solutions
Resource Requirements
Implementation of Solutions
Module 28: Business Continuity Plans and Procedures
General
Response Structure
Warning and Communication
Business Continuity Plans
Recovery
Evaluation of Business Continuity Documentation and Capabilities
Module 29: Performance Evaluation, Monitoring, and Measurement of a BCMS
Performance Evaluation, Monitoring, and Measurement of a BCMS
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Identifying Indicators of an Organisation
Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
Writing an Effective Critical Success Factor
CSFs for Strategic Planning
Performance Evaluation
Case Study: Telefonica
Cutting Complexity
Taking Actions
Module 30: Development of Metrics, Performance Indicators, and Dashboards
Development of Metrics
KPI Dashboards
Steps to Create KPI Dashboards
Module 31: Internal Audit and Management Review of a BCMS
Internal Audit
Introduction to Management Review
Purpose of Management Review
Management Review Input
Management Review Outputs
Module 32: Improvement and Implementation of a Continual Improvement Program
Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Continual Improvement
Lifelong Learning
Tone from the Top
Let’s have a Plan
Second Opinion
Catching up
Takeaway
Module 33: Preparing for a BCMS Certification Audit
BCMS Certification Audit
Choose a Certification Body
Certification Audits
Surveillance Visits
Module 34: Development of a BCMS and Business Continuity Policies
Development of a BCMS
Steps for the Development of a BCMS
Business Continuity Policies
Module 35: Purpose of Management Review
Conducting an Audit
Core Audit Principles and Concepts
Evidence and Risk
Preparation of an Audit
BCMS Documentation Audit
Opening Meeting
Module 36: Directing an ISO 22301 Audit
Communication During the Audit
Audit Actions
Findings from the Audit
Module 37: Manage Auditing Teams, Improve Analysing and Reporting Skills
Introduction
Management Audit Procedure
Improvement Analysing
Data Analyses
Root Cause Analysis
Reporting Skills
Module 38: Directing an ISO 22301 Audit
Components of the Documentation
Supporting Procedural Documentation
Closing Meeting
Assessing Corrective Action Plans
ISO 22301 Surveillance Audit
Internal Audit Management Program
Second Party Audits
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the benefits of completing the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training?
This training deepens your
understanding of BCMS, hones auditing skills, prepares you for the Lead Auditor
exam, and enhances your credibility, positioning you as a trusted professional
in business continuity and organisational resilience.
Q. How long is the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course?
The course lasts five days and
provides an immersive experience that combines theoretical principles with
practical audit exercises. It enables Learners to gain a comprehensive
understanding of ISO 22301 and develop confidence in auditing BCMS effectively.
Q. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes, a completion certificate is
awarded. It demonstrates your advanced auditing expertise and readiness to take
the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam, validating your capabilities in managing and
auditing business continuity systems.
Q. Is this course suitable for professionals with risk management or compliance experience?
Absolutely. It builds on
existing risk management and compliance knowledge, offering structured tools
and frameworks to conduct effective audits and enhance disaster recovery,
compliance, and overall business continuity strategies.
Q. What qualifications are required to register for the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course?
Learners should possess prior
experience in business continuity or auditing. Familiarity with ISO 22301 or
related standards is strongly recommended for an enriched learning experience
and tremendous success in mastering course concepts.