ISO 22301 Lead Auditor - Business Continuity Management System Certification

Overview

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor is a PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) official course.

Get the skills and knowledge needed in order to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on the new ISO 22301 certification. This course includes the certification exam, which you'll gain in just three days - 40% faster than traditional training.

What you'll learn during the course

You’ll learn how to manage a team of auditors by using the widely recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques. And how to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011; the certification process according to 17021.

During the course, you’ll develop the skills and competencies necessary to complete an audit. This training is compatible with BS 25999 audit and ISO 27031. You'll learn the following domains:

Mastering audit techniques
Managing audit teams and programmes
Communicating with customers
Conflict resolution
Business continuity management specification
Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity

As of March 2023, PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

You'll also get one year’s free membership of PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) - which usually costs around £250.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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Curriculum

Day 1: Introduction to business continuity management system (BCMS), ISO 22301, and audit principles
Day 2: Audit preparation, initiation of an audit, and on-site audit activities
Day 3: Audit test plans, closing of an audit, and certification exam

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

Duration: 3 hours
Number of questions: 80
Format: Multiple choice
Domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
- Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)
- 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

You can also apply for the following credentials depending on your level of experience:

PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor

What's Included

As well as gaining your ISO 22301 certification, you'll also be provided with a free student manual which you can take home with you. It contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples.

Your certificate is worth 31 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits. CPE credits are required to ensure that you (or the person holding the CPA license) are knowledgeable about developments in the industry.

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

You should already have an ISO22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of BS 25999 or ISO 27031.

Basic understanding of business continuity concepts is also recommended.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 21 96 61 82 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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