PECB Certified ISO 22301 (BCM) Lead Auditor
Mastering the Audit of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
Summary
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the needed expertise to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) as specified in ISO 22301 and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with the certification process of the ISO 19011 and ISO 17021 standards. Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit. This training is compatible with BS 25999 audit (Business continuity management specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity).
Who should attend?
- Internal auditors
- Auditors wanting to perform and lead Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification audits
- Project managers or consultants wanting to master the Business Continuity Management System audit process
- Persons responsible for the Business continuity or conformity in an
organization
- Members of an business continuity team
- Expert advisors in information technology
- Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Business continuity audit
function
Learning objectives
- To Acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 internal audit following ISO 19011 guidelines
- To Acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021
- To Acquire the expertise
necessary to manage a BCMS audit team
- To Understand the operation of the Business Continuity Management System in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
- To Understand the relationship between a Business Continuity Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
- To Improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, risk assessment and audit decision-making in the context of a BCMS
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301
- Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and other compliance frameworks
- Fundamental principles of business continuity
- ISO 22301 certification process
- Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
- Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO 22301
Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 22301 audit
- Fundamental
audit concepts and principles
- Audit
approach based on evidence and on risk
- Preparation
of an ISO 22301 certification audit
- BCMS
documentation audit
- Conducting
an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
- Communication
during the audit
- Audit
procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques,
technical
- verification, corroboration and evaluation
- Audit
test plans
- Formulation
of audit findings
- Documenting
of nonconformities
Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 22301 audit
- Audit
documentation
- Conducting
a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 22301 audit
- Evaluation
of corrective action plans
- ISO
22301 surveillance audit
- ISO
22301 internal Audit management program
- Internal
and second party audits
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
ISO 22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of BS 25999 or ISO 27031 and business continuity concepts is recommended
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and practice:
- Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples
based on real cases
- Practical exercises based on a full case study
including role playing and oral presentations
- Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
- Practice test similar to the certification exam
Exam
The “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of business continuity
- Domain 2: Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
- Domain 3: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
- Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 22301 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting of 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, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO 22301 Auditor or Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience. Those credentials are available for internal
and external auditors.
- A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully passed the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential.
General Information
- Exam and certification fees are included in the training
price
- A student manual containing over 450 pages of
information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
- A participation certificate will be issued to participants
- In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions
ZIH d.o.o., tel: 01/4855-271, 4855-273, fax: 01/4855-272, e-mail: zih@zih.hr
