ISO 22301 Lead Auditor is both a training course and a certification. 

Candidates will be required to follow the training course in self-study mode or E-learning mode at their convenience, taking into account the 12 months timeframe for training and certification.  

Pre-recorded videos and materials will be made available to the candidate for further training. Candidates will also have access to an examination questionnaire to help them prepare for the exam. Candidates will be allowed two attempts at the exam, but these must be completed within the allotted time.

In response to the growing prevalence of disruptions and the unpredictable nature of various types of disasters, including those of natural, occupational, or information security nature, organizations are actively pursuing ISO 22301 certification. As more organizations seek compliance with ISO 22301, there is a corresponding demand for skilled auditors who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to assess and verify their compliance. 

Recognizing the paramount importance of conducting effective audits and the methods required for their success, PECB has designed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. This training course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute audits in accordance with ISO 19011 standards and navigate the certification process as per ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. Through dynamic learning experiences, including interactive sessions, comprehensive explanations, practical exercises, and discussions, you will gain profound insights into business continuity management systems and audit techniques.  

After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential, serving as evidence of your professional expertise to audit organizations’ compliance with ISO 22301 requirements based on best auditing practices. 

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course is intended for: 

Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits 

Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process 

Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization 

Technical experts seeking to prepare for the BCMS audits 

Expert advisors in business continuity management 

By the end of this training course, you 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 auditor 

Evaluate the BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles 

Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 22301 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing 

Manage an ISO 22301 audit program

This training course is participant centered and it: 

Elaborates theoretical knowledge, industry-level best practices in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and globally recognized auditing standards  

Provides lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions 

Encourages discussions between the trainer and the participants  

Contains multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based, designed to help prepare for the certification exam

Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301 

Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit 

Day 3: On-site audit activities 

Day 4: Closing of the audit 

Day 5: Certification exam

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains: 

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system 

Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements 

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

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course. 

Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes. 

An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 

Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.

The price online or face-to-face with an approved trainer is variable. Contact us for more details

The “ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam will be 100% online. 

Candidates will be asked to come to 1simple1's premises or take the exam in our accredited exam room, where they will be supervised in real time.