Security / Governance, Risk & Compliance

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (ISO 22301 Lead Implementer)

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training allows you to develop the knowledge necessary to support your organization in establishing, implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a Business Continuity Management System (BCS) based on ISO 22301. During this training, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of Business Continuity Management Systems best practices to ensure that your organization is prepared to respond to and overcome disruptions. Once you have mastered all the necessary Business Continuity Management Systems concepts, you can take the exam and apply for the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certification.

Issues

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
ISO 22301 Standard
Business continuity
Crisis management
Responding to disturbances
Resilience of the organization
Business continuity planning
Business impact analysis
Continuity strategies
Business continuity plans
Tests and exercises
Best practices

Benefits

Understand the operation of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques necessary to implement and effectively manage the SZCD
They will learn how to interpret and apply the requirements of ISO 22301 in the specific context of the organization
They will gain the knowledge to professionally advise organizations on best practices for business continuity management

Who is this training for?

Managers and consultants responsible for business continuity and resilience of the organization

Risk and information security managers

Expert advisors and members of business continuity and crisis management teams

Persons responsible for maintaining compliance with SZCD requirements

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of organizational management
Knowledge of the basics of risk management
Experience in project management (preferred)
Analytical and strategic planning skills

Training program

Introduction to ISO 22301 — objectives, scope, structure, requirements, relationship with ISO 22313 and ISO 31000
Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) — concepts, PDCA cycle, implementation scope
Organizational context — environment analysis, interested parties, legal and regulatory requirements
Leadership and management commitment — business continuity policy, roles, responsibilities, resources
BCMS planning — continuity objectives, risk criteria, action planning, integration with business processes
Exercises: organizational context analysis, identification of interested parties and requirements

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) — identification of critical processes, RTO, RPO, MTPD, dependencies
Business continuity risk assessment — threat identification, vulnerability analysis, disruption scenarios
Business continuity strategies — options (relocation, redundancy, outsourcing), cost-benefit analysis
Resource recovery strategies — people, technology, information, suppliers, infrastructure
Resource requirements — budget, competencies, technologies, partners, SLA agreements
Exercises: conducting BIA, determining RTO/RPO, developing continuity strategies

Business Continuity Plans (BCP) — structure, activation procedures, roles, communication, escalation
Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) — IT recovery procedures, backup, failover, data restoration
Incident and crisis management — response structure, command center, decision-making
Crisis communication — communication plan, media, employees, customers, regulatory authorities
Awareness and training — program for building a business continuity culture, team competencies
Exercises: developing a BCP plan and incident response procedures

Tests and exercises — types (tabletop, walkthrough, functional, full-scale), planning, and evaluation
Monitoring and measurement — business continuity KPIs, internal audits, management review
Continuous improvement — nonconformities, corrective actions, lessons learned, plan updates
BCMS documentation management — policies, procedures, records, document control
BCMS certification preparation — certification requirements, cooperation with the certification body
Exercises: designing a testing program, analyzing tabletop exercise results

ISO 22301 requirements summary — review of key BCMS concepts and processes
BCMS integration with other systems — ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 22320 (emergency management)
Case studies — BCMS implementation analysis in organizations of various scales and industries
PECB certification preparation — exam format, question types, passing strategies
Practice exam — PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam simulation
PECB certification exam (optional) — written exam leading to PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certificate

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 Implementer (ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) we recommend: Basic knowledge of organizational management; Knowledge of the basics of risk management; Experience in project management (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: Managers and consultants responsible for business continuity and resilience of the organization; Risk and information security managers; Expert advisors and members of business continuity and crisis management teams.