ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training

Course Overview

ISO 22301 lead auditor training is aimed at providing delegates with the necessary expertise to perform first-, second-, and third-party audits of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301, to determine whether it is suitable for certification and/or registration purposes. The course covers the requirements of ISO 22301 and provides guidance on how to conduct audits to assess compliance with the standard.

EAS is a sister organization of IAS that provides the IRCA Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course online, led by expert tutors. The course helps candidates understand the entire process of leading a BCMS audit, from planning to reporting.

Why Take ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training?

Whether you are looking to improve your skills as an auditor or to lead audits for your organization, this training gives you a better understanding of how to effectively audit an ISO 22301 management system. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to properly assess an organization's compliance with the standard, and teaches you how to lead audits in a way that ensures accuracy and completeness.

What the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course Covers

The course combines the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 with the auditing discipline of ISO 19011, covering:

• The structure of ISO 22301:2019 (the Annex SL high-level structure) and the BCMS framework.
• Context of the organization, interested parties, and the scope of the BCMS (Clause 4).
• Leadership, the business continuity policy, and roles and responsibilities (Clause 5).
• Planning — actions to address risks and opportunities, and business continuity objectives (Clause 6).
• Support — resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information (Clause 7).
• Operation — business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment; business continuity strategies and solutions; business continuity plans and procedures; and exercising and testing (Clause 8).
• Performance evaluation — monitoring, measurement, internal audit, and management review (Clause 9).
• Improvement — nonconformity and corrective action, and continual improvement (Clause 10).
• Audit principles and the full audit lifecycle: planning, conducting, gathering evidence, grading nonconformities, reporting, and follow-up.

Benefits of the Course

• Helps you develop an in-depth understanding of the ISO 22301 standard and its requirements.
• Teaches you how to effectively plan and carry out ISO 22301 audits.
• Enables you to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to lead a team of auditors.
• Helps you develop a deep understanding of the principles of risk management.
• Gives you the ability to identify potential improvements in an organization's business continuity management system.
• Helps you develop an understanding of how to effectively communicate audit findings.
• Provides you with an internationally recognized credential that can boost your career prospects.

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for auditors who want to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead ISO 22301 audits, and for those who want to improve their understanding of the standard. Such as:

• Business continuity coordinators
• Risk managers
• BCMS Auditors
• BCMS Consultants

Prerequisites

Delegates are recommended to have:

• A general understanding of business continuity principles and practices.
• Good knowledge of the ISO 22301 standard.
• Prior experience in auditing a BCMS or an ISO 22301 internal auditor certification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Course Duration & Delivery

The ISO 22301 lead auditor course is conducted by IAS as a full-time course of 5 days (40 hours), offering both continuous and weekend-based schedules.

Assessment & Certification

Continuous Assessment: candidates are evaluated throughout the course on attendance, active participation, completion of individual and group exercises, and professional engagement during class discussions.

IRCA Examination: at the end of the course — whether delivered in a classroom, virtual, or in-house setting — participants complete the IRCA examination, conducted online. The examination specifications are as follows:

Candidates taking the exam in languages other than English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, or Traditional Mandarin will complete a paper-based version.

Certification: participants achieving 70% or higher in continuous assessment, plus 50% or above in the final examination, will receive a CQI/IRCA-accredited certificate of successful course completion, recognized globally. Candidates who do not meet this threshold will be issued a certificate of attendance.

Enrolment Process

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