Mastering the implementation and management of a Business Continuity
Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
Summary
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the
necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and
managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO
22301:2012. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best
practices used to implement business continuity processes from the ISO
22399. This training is consistent with the project management practices
established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for
Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with BS
25999 (Business continuity management specification) and ISO 27031
(Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for
business continuity).
Who should attend?
Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an
organization in the implementation of a Business Continuity Management
System (BCMS)
Business continuity auditors who wish to fully understand the
implementation of a Business Continuity Management System
Persons responsible for the business continuity conformity in an
organization
Members of a business continuity team
Expert advisors in business continuity
Members of an organization that want to prepare for an business
continuity function or for a BCMS project management function
Learning objectives
To Understand the implementation of a Business Continuity Management
System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
To Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches,
standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of
a Business Continuity Management System
To Understand the relationship between the components of a Business
Continuity Management System and the compliance with the requirements of
different stakeholders of the organization
To Acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in
implementing, managing and maintaining a BCMS as specified in ISO22301 or
BS 25999
To Acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing
ISO22301 or BS 25999
To Develop the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on
best practices in the management of business continuity
To Improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context
of business continuity management
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
concepts as required by ISO 22301; Initiating a BCMS
Introduction to management systems and the process approach
Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO/PAS 22399, ISO 27031, BS
25999 and regulatory framework
Fundamental principles of Business continuity
Preliminary analysis and establishment of the maturity level of the
existing Business Continuity Management System based upon ISO 21827
Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a
BCMS
Day 2: Planning a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Definition of the scope of a BCMS
Definition of quality policy and objectives
Development of a BCMS and business continuity policies
Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment
Day 3: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Implementation of a document management framework
Design of business continuity processes and writing procedures
Implementation of business continuity processes
Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about
the business continuity
Incident management and emergency management
Operations management of a BCMS
Day 4: Controlling, monitoring and measuring and improving a BCMS and
certification audit of a BCMS
Controlling and Monitoring a BCMS
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
ISO 22301 internal Audit
Management review of a BCMS
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 22301 certification audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
ISO 22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27031 or BS
25999 and business continuity concepts is recommended
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and practice:
Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
Practical exercises based on a full case study including role
playings and oral presentations
Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
Practice test similar to the certification exam
To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training
participants is limited
Examination and Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets
the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP).
The exam covers the following competence domains:
• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of business
continuity
• Domain 2: Business continuity Control Best Practice
• Domain 3: Planning a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of
a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam is available
in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the
examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301
Lead Implementer Exam
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the
credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO
22301 Implementer or Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, depending on
their level of experience
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the
exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected
credential
For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and PECB
certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
General Information
Certification fees are included in the exam price
A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical
examples will be distributed to participants
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional
Development) credits will be issued to participants
In case of failure of the exam, participant are allowed to retake the
exam for free under certain conditions