ISO Business Continuity Management System 22301 Lead Auditor

ISO Business Continuity Management System 22301 Lead Auditor

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the ISO Business Continuity Management System 22301 Lead Auditor training course developed by Cambridge for Global Training. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct audits of business continuity management systems (BCMS) based on the ISO 22301 standard. Through interactive learning modules and practical exercises, participants will learn how to assess the effectiveness of BCMS and ensure compliance with ISO 22301 requirements.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Conduct audits of business continuity management systems (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301 requirements.
• Interpret the key principles and requirements of ISO 22301 for business continuity management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of BCMS processes and controls to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing BCMS performance and resilience to disruptions.
• Apply audit techniques and methodologies to plan, execute, and report on BCMS audits.
• Understand the role of the lead auditor in coordinating and managing BCMS audit teams.
• Gain insights into emerging trends and best practices in business continuity management.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals involved in auditing, compliance, or business continuity management.
• Lead auditors responsible for conducting ISO 22301 audits within their organizations or for clients.
• Business continuity managers and practitioners seeking to enhance their auditing skills.
• Consultants providing BCMS auditing services to organizations.
• Individuals preparing for certification as ISO 22301 lead auditors.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Management

• Overview of ISO 22301 standard and its importance
• Principles and requirements of business continuity management
• Key concepts and terminology in BCMS
• Benefits of implementing ISO 22301 for organizations
• Case studies on successful BCMS implementations

Unit 2: Planning and Conducting BCMS Audits

• Audit principles, terminology, and methodologies
• Planning and preparation for BCMS audits
• Conducting opening meetings and audit interviews
• Document review and evidence gathering techniques
• Audit reporting and follow-up activities

Unit 3: ISO 22301 Requirements and Compliance

• Detailed requirements of ISO 22301 standard
• Risk assessment and business impact analysis (BIA)
• Business continuity strategies and solutions
• Incident response and recovery planning
• Performance monitoring, measurement, and improvement

Unit 4: Lead Auditor Responsibilities and Skills

• Role and responsibilities of the lead auditor
• Team leadership and coordination during audits
• Communication and interpersonal skills for effective auditing
• Conflict resolution and managing audit findings
• Mentoring and developing audit team members

Unit 5: Emerging Trends and Best Practices in BCMS Auditing

• Continual improvement in BCMS auditing
• Integration of BCMS with other management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Audit challenges and opportunities in a changing business environment
• Case studies on innovative approaches to BCMS auditing
• Future outlook for business continuity management and ISO 22301 compliance