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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.

  • Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)

  • Professional Experience: None required

  • Management System Audit Experience: None required

  • 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.

  • Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)

  • Professional Experience: Two years total, with at least one year of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management

  • Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 200 hours of qualifying audit activities

  • Additional Requirement: Sign the PECB Code of Ethics

3. Lead Auditor

The standard credential for experienced professionals qualified to lead and manage audit teams.

  • Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)

  • Professional Experience: Five years total, with at least two years of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management

  • Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 300 hours of qualifying audit activities

  • 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.

  • Exam Requirement: Pass the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam (or equivalent)

  • Professional Experience: Ten years total, with at least seven years of specific work experience in Business Continuity Management

  • Management System Audit Experience: A minimum total of 1,000 hours of qualifying audit activities

  • 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.

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