Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of the audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program
PECB ISO 22301 Certification Path and Requirements
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of four professional credentials depending on your experience level. All credentials require passing the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or an approved equivalent) and signing the PECB Code of Ethics.
1. Provisional Auditor
Ideal for newcomers to the field who have passed the exam but do not yet have practical field experience.
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Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)
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Professional Experience: None required
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Management System Audit Experience: None required
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Additional Requirement: Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
2. Auditor
Designed for professionals with a foundational level of experience in business continuity management and auditing.
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Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)
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Professional Experience: Two years total, with at least one year of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management
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Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 200 hours of qualifying audit activities
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Additional Requirement: Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
3. Lead Auditor
The standard credential for experienced professionals qualified to lead and manage audit teams.
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Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)
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Professional Experience: Five years total, with at least two years of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management
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Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 300 hours of qualifying audit activities
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Additional Requirement: Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
4. Senior Lead Auditor
The highest tier tier for expert auditors with extensive, long-term leadership experience in the industry.
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Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)
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Professional Experience: Ten years total, with at least seven years of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management
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Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 1,000 hours of qualifying audit activities
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Additional Requirement: Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
Full details: https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-22301/iso-22301-lead-auditor
Requirements
Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.
Testimonials (4)
Theory followed by practical examples and exercices. Job well done!
Vincenzo Delle Donne - Department of National Defence
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the expertise & knowledge of the trainer
Erica DeRosa DeRosa - Aecon Group INc.
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I enjoyed the quizzes, and Driton's style of teaching.
Chloe - SEEC MM Ltd.,
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With both my 2022 ISO 9001 audit prep-related training & the recently completed ISO 9001 audit prep refresher course; Dereck has helped me significantly with regards to gaining a new & practical perspective of the ISO 9001:2015 clauses & sections & how they apply to our business. Dereck has also helped me with both training courses --- to improve my ISO-related communications both with our company's employees and the external ISO Auditors .