ISO 22301 Lead Implementer 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.

Disasters have various impacts in organizations. Disasters can result from natural events, information security breaches, or various other incidents. They are often unpredictable and that highlights the significance of preparedness in setting your business apart and shaping its future. As such, proper planning is essential in reducing risks, minimizing consequences, and managing the negative impacts of disasters and incidents while ensuring the continuity of daily operations to meet customer needs without interruption. 

Establishing a BCMS based on ISO 22301 can help organizations progress toward understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks. Therefore, this training course is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on the requirements of ISO 22301. By participating in this training course, you will learn the best practices of business continuity management, enabling the establishment of a framework that ensures an organization's continued operational effectiveness during disruptive events. 

Upon completing the training course, you are eligible to take the exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate demonstrates that you have the professional skills and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301.

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS implementation 

Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS 

Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS 

Day 4: Performance evaluation, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit 

Day 5: Certification exam

The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains: 

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a BCMS 

Domain 2: Initiation of a BCMS implementation 

Domain 3: Planning of a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301 

Domain 4: Implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301 

Domain 5: Evaluation of the performance of a BCMS based on ISO 22301 

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301 

Domain 7: Preparation for a BCMS certification audit 

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

Participants will be provided with over 450 pages of information, practical examples, and quizzes. 

Participants who complete the training course will obtain an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Profession Development) credits. 

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

Managers and consultants involved in business continuity  

Individuals seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system 

Individuals responsible for ensuring and maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization 

Individuals carrying out roles and responsibilities related to the BCMS

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 implementer 

Initiate and plan the implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301  

Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the BCMS based on ISO 22301 

Interpret the requirements for an ISO 22301 certification audit 

This training course provides:  

Theories and implementation best practices to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301  

Interactions between the trainers and participants through questions and discussions  

Quizzes comprising stand-alone and scenario-based questions aimed at preparing you for the certification exam. 

The “ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” 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.