PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

Organizations can make progress towards understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks by having a BCMS based on ISO 22301 in place. Therefore, PECB has designed this training course to prepare its participants implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) in compliance with the requirements of ISO 22301. Attending this training course allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of the business continuity management system and to be able to establish a framework that allows the organization to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events. 

• This training course is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
• The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS implementation principles.

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS
Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS
Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS
Day 4: BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
• Business continuity management system (BCMS) requirements 
• Planning a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
• Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Performance evaluation and monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Preparing for a BCMS certification audit 

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free. 

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
• Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit