PECB CourseContinuity, Resilience & RecoveryAdvancedISO 22301ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
Lead the implementation of ISO 22301 BCMS with expertise in business impact analysis, continuity strategy, plan development, and exercise management.
Course Description
The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training course enables you to develop the competence to lead the implementation and management of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. You will master business impact analysis, risk assessment, business continuity strategy development, plan creation, exercise programs, and the full BCMS lifecycle including monitoring, measurement, and continual improvement. The course provides comprehensive coverage of ISO 22301 requirements and practical guidance on implementation using PECB's IMS2 Methodology. Through case studies and exercises, you will develop hands-on skills in BIA methodology, recovery objective setting (RTO/RPO/MTPD), and certification audit preparation. Training materials contain over 450 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes. Exam and certification fees are included.
Who Should Attend
- Business continuity managers and officers
- BCMS implementers and consultants
- Resilience and risk managers
- Operations directors responsible for organizational continuity
- Project managers leading BCMS implementation programs
Learning Objectives
- 1Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
- 2Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an implementer
- 3Initiate and plan the implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
- 4Conduct business impact analysis and risk assessment for business continuity
- 5Develop business continuity strategies, plans, and procedures
- 6Manage BCMS exercises, testing, and performance evaluation
- 7Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party BCMS certification audit
Prerequisites
- A fundamental understanding of ISO 22301 and business continuity concepts
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and Initiation of a BCMS Implementation
Training objectives and structure; ISO 22301 requirements and relationship with ISO 22313; BCMS framework; organizational context and scope; leadership commitment; business continuity policy development; and resource planning.
Day 2: BCMS Planning — Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
Business impact analysis (BIA) methodology; identifying and prioritizing critical activities; setting recovery objectives (RTO, RPO, MTPD); risk assessment for business continuity; and business continuity strategy selection and development.
Day 3: BCMS Implementation — Plans, Procedures, and Exercises
Developing business continuity plans and procedures; incident response and crisis communication plans; exercise program design (tabletop, simulation, full-scale); exercise execution and results evaluation; documentation management.
Day 4: BCMS Monitoring, Continual Improvement, and Certification Preparation
Monitoring and measurement processes; BCMS performance evaluation; internal audit for BCMS; management review; treatment of nonconformities; continual improvement; and preparing for the BCMS certification audit.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Review of key concepts and the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certification examination.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
Issued by PECB
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