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ISO 22301 Lead Auditor (ISO 22301 Lead Auditor).

ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training allows you to develop the knowledge necessary to conduct Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) audits by applying widely recognized auditing principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in planning and conducting internal and external audits in accordance with the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards certification process. Through hands-on exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and gain the competence to manage the audit program, audit team, customer communication and conflict resolution.

Issues

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
ISO 22301 Standard
ISO 22313
SZCD audits
ISO 19011
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Audit principles
Business continuity audit planning
Audit techniques
Audit program
Audit reporting
Managing the audit team

Benefits

Understand the operation of the ISO 22301-based SZCD and its main processes
Learn the correlation between ISO 22301, ISO 22313 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Master the auditor's role in planning, conducting and monitoring a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
They will learn how to plan, conduct, report and monitor an SZCD audit

Who is this training for?

Auditors wishing to perform and conduct SZCD certification audits

Managers or consultants who want to master the SZCD audit process

Persons responsible for maintaining compliance with SZCD requirements

Technical experts preparing for business continuity audit

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Business Continuity Management Systems
Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO 22301 standard
Experience in internal audits (preferred)
Communication and analytical skills

Training program

Introduction to ISO 22301 — purpose, scope, standard structure, requirements of clauses 4-10, High Level Structure (HLS)
Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) — key concepts: BIA (Business Impact Analysis), RTO, RPO, MAO, continuity strategies
Correlation of ISO 22301 with other standards — ISO 22313 (guidance), ISO 19011 (audit), ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification), ISO 31000 (risk)
Audit principles per ISO 19011 — integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based approach
Lead Auditor role and competencies — responsibilities, auditor ethics, audit team management
Audit types — first, second, and third party audits, certification vs surveillance audit, internal vs external audit

Audit program — program objectives, audit program management, annual planning, auditor resources and competencies
BCMS audit planning — defining scope, objectives, and audit criteria, BCMS documentation review prior to audit
Audit plan preparation — schedule, task assignment to the audit team, checklists
BCMS documentation analysis — continuity policy, BIA, risk assessment, continuity strategies, business continuity plans (BCP)
Audit evidence collection techniques — interviews, observation, document review, sampling, record analysis
Case study: BCMS audit plan preparation — documentation analysis, checklist development, scheduling

Opening meeting — purpose, agenda, roles, communication rules, scope and schedule confirmation
Auditing ISO 22301 requirements — organizational context, leadership, planning, support, operational activities (BIA, strategies, plans)
Auditing BIA and risk assessment — methodology verification, analysis completeness, linkage with continuity strategies
Auditing business continuity plans — BCP structure, escalation procedures, crisis communication, plan testing
Nonconformity identification — classification (major/minor), formulating audit findings, collecting objective evidence
Practical exercises: conducting a BCMS audit — interview simulation, nonconformity identification, findings documentation

Closing meeting — presenting findings, discussing nonconformities, agreeing on corrective actions, schedule
Audit report — report structure, formulating conclusions, recommendations, nonconformity classification, evidence
Post-audit activities — corrective action verification, follow-up audit, nonconformity closure
Audit program management — monitoring program effectiveness, auditor competencies, continuous improvement
Communication with the audit client — conflict resolution, managing difficult situations, ethics and professionalism
Case study: BCMS audit report preparation — formulating findings, nonconformity classification, recommendations

ISO 22301 requirements and audit principles summary — review of key exam topics
PECB certification process — requirements, Lead Auditor certification path, certificate maintenance
Exam scenario review — question analysis, response strategies, time management
Practice test — PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam simulation
Practice test results review — error analysis, explanation of difficult topics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification exam (optional)

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For ISO 22301 Lead Auditor (ISO 22301 Lead Auditor). we recommend: Basic knowledge of Business Continuity Management Systems; Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO 22301 standard; Experience in internal audits (preferred).

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Auditors wishing to perform and conduct SZCD certification audits; Managers or consultants who want to master the SZCD audit process; Persons responsible for maintaining compliance with SZCD requirements.