ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System-Lead Auditor

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course is designed to empower professionals with the tools and techniques needed to conduct comprehensive audits of Business Continuity Management Systems.

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The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course is designed to empower professionals with the tools and techniques needed to conduct comprehensive audits of Business Continuity Management Systems. Participants will develop audit expertise aligned with internationally recognized standards, helping organizations safeguard their operations against disruption and risk.

Why Join This Course?

With the increasing frequency and unpredictability of crises—ranging from natural disasters to cyber incidents—businesses are under growing pressure to ensure operational continuity. As a result, more and more organizations are turning to ISO 22301 certification to build resilience.

This trend has created a strong demand for certified auditors capable of assessing and validating BCMS effectiveness. The PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course addresses this need by preparing participants to conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and certification frameworks such as ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Through real-life scenarios, interactive case studies, and expert-led discussions, you’ll learn how to evaluate, report, and manage audit findings with confidence.

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Auditors looking to lead or participate in BCMS audits

  • Business continuity managers or consultants

  • Professionals ensuring BCMS compliance in their organization

  • Technical specialists preparing for BCMS audits

  • Advisory experts in risk and continuity management

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the key principles of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on ISO 22301

  • Analyze ISO 22301 requirements from the viewpoint of an auditor

  • Assess BCMS effectiveness and compliance using audit fundamentals and best practices

  • Plan and perform ISO 22301 audits, including reporting and follow-up

  • Manage an audit program aligned with ISO standards

How You Will Learn

This program blends theory and practice through:

  • Detailed explanations of auditing standards and ISO 22301 clauses

  • Interactive workshops, role-playing, and audit simulations based on real scenarios

  • Q&A sessions and peer discussions with the trainer

  • Multiple-choice quizzes and scenario-based exercises to support exam readiness

Prerequisites

Participants should already have a foundational knowledge of business continuity principles and a good understanding of auditing processes and concepts.


  • Course and exam fees are included in the registration.

  • If a participant does not pass the exam on the first attempt, one free retake is available within 12 months.

  • Upon passing the exam, you will receive the globally respected credential: PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.

Examination

The  "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

Certification

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.

 

CredentialExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 AuditorPECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

 

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

  1. Planning an audit
  2. Preparing audit working papers or test plans
  3. Managing an audit program
  4. Reviewing documented information
  5. Conducting opening and closing meetings
  6. Conducting audit interviews
  7. Collecting and analyzing audit evidence
  8. Documenting nonconformities 
  9. Preparing audit reports
  10. Following up on nonconformities
  11. Leading an audit team

Additional Information

  • 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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