PECB-Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

Why Should You Attend?

• The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course equips professionals with the competencies required to audit Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) based on international best practices and audit principles. It provides the knowledge and expertise necessary to conduct effective BCMS audits, enabling organizations to ensure operational resilience amid diverse disruptions and uncertainties.
• As disruptions—whether natural, occupational, or cyber-related—become more prevalent, the demand for ISO 22301 certification continues to rise. In turn, this has created a growing need for qualified auditors capable of evaluating organizational compliance against ISO 22301 standards.
• To meet this demand, PECB has developed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course, designed to align with ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements for certification processes. This course delivers a dynamic learning experience through lectures, interactive discussions, real-life case studies, and practical exercises. It prepares you to lead audits with confidence and integrity.
• After successfully completing the course, you may sit for the certification exam. Passing the exam grants you the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, validating your competence to audit BCMS compliance according to ISO 22301 standards.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Auditors seeking to conduct and lead ISO 22301 BCMS audits
• Managers and consultants responsible for implementing or auditing business continuity systems
• Professionals maintaining BCMS compliance within organizations
• Technical experts preparing for BCMS audits
• Expert advisors in business continuity management

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand and explain the core concepts and principles of BCMS as outlined in ISO 22301
• Interpret ISO 22301 requirements from an auditor's perspective
• Assess the conformity of a BCMS with ISO 22301 requirements
• Plan, execute, and close an audit in compliance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011
• Manage an internal or external BCMS audit program effectively

Educational Approach

The training methodology is interactive and practical:

• Combines theory with industry best practices in BCMS auditing
• Includes practical exercises based on real-world scenarios and role-playing
• Facilitates active discussions between trainer and participants
• Incorporates multiple-choice quizzes to prepare for the exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam adheres to PECB’s Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It evaluates proficiency across the following competency domains:

• Fundamentals of BCMS
• ISO 22301 Requirements
• Audit Principles and Concepts
• Audit Preparation
• Audit Execution
• Audit Closure
• Audit Program Management

Certification

Upon passing the exam, you may apply for one of the following credentials:

General Information

• Certification and exam fees are included in the course price
• Participants receive over 400 pages of course materials, including exercises, examples, and quizzes
• Participants who complete the course receive a CPD certificate
• Candidates who fail the exam are entitled to one free retake within 12 months