PR363: BCMS ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor
CQI and IRCA Course ID: 2709

Course Overview

This CQI and IRCA certified course teaches you to plan, conduct, report and follow up audits of business continuity management systems (BCMS) against ISO 22301:2019, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Duration

5 days (40 hours)

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the purpose of a BCMS and the business benefits of effective business continuity management
• Explain the auditor’s role in planning, conducting, reporting and following up a BCMS audit
• Plan, conduct, report and follow up a BCMS audit against ISO 22301:2019

Who Should Attend

• Anyone who wants to become a second-party or third-party BCMS auditor
• Anyone seeking IRCA BCMS Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
• Business continuity, risk and resilience professionals
• Internal auditors and management system consultants

Prerequisites

Before starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

ISO 22301:2019

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22301:2019

Business continuity management

• Knowledge of the following business continuity management (BCM) principles and concepts:
  • The purpose and benefits of a business impact analysis (BIA)
  • The principles of risk assessment and analysis
  • Typical business continuity strategies
  • Business continuity response options
  • BCMS performance metrics, monitoring and performance measurement
  • Exercise and testing methodologies

Pre-course Assessment

• Participants must successfully complete and pass the pre-course assessment before attending the training course.

Delivery and Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course through continuous assessment, including practical exercises. You must attend 100% of the course to qualify for the final examination, which you must pass. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CQI and IRCA-certified course certificate.

Why choose Guidance Consulting and Training?

At Guidance, a CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner, we’re proud to deliver high-quality training that reflects the latest international practice. We’re committed to giving you a complete learning experience that helps you reach your career goals. You’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to excel in business continuity management.

Join us today on the ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor course, and take the next step in your business continuity career with Guidance Consulting and Training.