ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

Mastering the implementation and management of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301

Course Description

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301:2012. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement business continuity processes from the ISO 22399. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with BS 25999 (Business continuity management specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity).

Who Should Attend

Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Business continuity auditors who wish to fully understand the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System
Persons responsible for the business continuity conformity in an organization
Members of a business continuity team
Expert advisors in business continuity
Members of an organization that want to prepare for an business continuity function or for a BCMS project management function

Course Duration

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301; Initiating a BCMS

Introduction to management systems and the process approach
Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO/PAS 22399, ISO 27031, BS 25999 and regulatory framework
Fundamental principles of Business continuity
Preliminary analysis and establishment of the maturity level of the existing Business Continuity Management System based upon ISO 21827
Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a BCMS

Day 2: Planning a BCMS based on ISO 22301

Definition of the scope of a BCMS
Definition of quality policy and objectives
Development of a BCMS and business continuity policies
Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment

Day 3: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301

Implementation of a document management framework
Design of business continuity processes and writing procedures
Implementation of business continuity processes
Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about the business continuity
Incident management and emergency management
Operations management of a BCMS

Day 4: Controlling, monitoring and measuring and improving a BCMS and certification audit of a BCMS

Controlling and Monitoring a BCMS
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
ISO 22301 internal Audit
Management review of a BCMS
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 22301 certification audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

Prerequisites

ISO 22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27031 or BS 25999 and business continuity concepts is recommended.

Who Should Attend

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of business continuity
Domain 2: Business continuity Control Best Practice
Domain 3: Planning a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form) Duration: 3 hours For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam

After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO 22301 Implementer or Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience

A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential

For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Lead Implementer