About ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training
ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training is a mid-level course for process owners and teams who carry out internal (first-party) audits of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) within their own organisation — conducting internal audits at periodic intervals is a requirement of the standard — and who want to help prepare the organisation for external certification. The course is designed around the need to establish an effective BCMS and uses modern, practical learning techniques.
Delivered through EAS, IAS's sister organisation, the course leads to a course-completion certificate.
Topics Covered
- The overview, purpose, structure, and significance of a BCMS and its requirements (ISO 22301).
- Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment.
- Business continuity strategies, solutions, plans, and procedures.
- Exercising and testing of continuity arrangements.
- Audit definitions, types, and concepts, and the ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
- Roles and responsibilities of an internal auditor, and the terms used in auditing — objectives, criteria, and scope.
- Planning and conducting audits of processes for which documented procedures do or do not exist, and preparing checklists and audit reports.
- Gathering and evaluating objective evidence, and follow-up procedures.
- Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal audit of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, in accordance with ISO 19011.
Who Can Attend ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training
- Quality Assurance executives, managers, and engineers
- Management representatives
- Existing internal auditors of a BCMS
- BCMS consultants
- Those who wish to pursue a career in BCMS auditing
- Anyone responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an ISO 22301:2019 BCMS
Methods of Internal Auditor Training
Classroom Training (Tutor-Driven)a 2-day (16-hour) lecture-type program led by an experienced lead auditor; the package includes lunch and course materials. Candidates are reviewed during the course and through a final examination.
Virtual Online (Tutor-Driven)the same 2-day program delivered online, with course material, exercises, and standards shared via the training portal; join the tutor-led virtual ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Course.
Self-Learninga self-study mode with around 30 days of access; choose your online exam date within that period. Enrol in the ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Course (self-learning). On successful completion, EAS releases the certificate.
Benefits of ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training
- Provides the skills needed by a BCMS auditor, so you can qualify to conduct internal audits of your organisation's status against each requirement of ISO 22301.
- Enables you to manage and deliver a customized internal-auditor checklist, ISO documentation, and implementation.
- Equips you to face external audits with competence and confidence.
- Enables you to guide and train other employees in the department or organisation.
- Builds competence to drive management activities toward continual improvement.
- Helps with career advancement.
- Helps internal auditors identify risks that threaten the effectiveness of the BCMS.
How to Enrol
Contact us to clarify your questions and apply with the application/nomination form — our team will assist you. Complete the payment online (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.), and receive the course login link by email.
ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training in India — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISO 22301 Internal Auditor course?
A training course that gives you the skills to plan and conduct internal (first-party) audits of an ISO 22301 business continuity management system (BCMS) within your own organisation, in line with ISO 19011.
What does the course cover?
The ISO 22301 requirements, business impact analysis (BIA), risk assessment, business continuity strategies and plans, exercising and testing, and how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal BCMS audit.
How is this different from the Lead Auditor course?
The Internal Auditor course focuses on auditing your own organisation's BCMS (first-party audits); the Lead Auditor course prepares you to lead external, third-party certification audits.
Who should attend?
Employees who will perform internal BCMS audits, business continuity and risk managers, and teams preparing for or maintaining ISO 22301 certification.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites; a basic awareness of business continuity concepts is helpful but not required.
How is the course assessed, and what certificate do I get?
Through participation and course exercises (and a short assessment where applicable). On successful completion, EAS (IAS's sister organisation) issues a course-completion certificate.
