The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary competencies to audit business continuity management systems (BCMSs) based on best audit practices and principles. It will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to navigate the complex landscape of BCMS audits, ensuring that organizations can effectively safeguard their operations and maintain continuity in the face of diverse disruptions and uncertainties

Why should you attend PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor?

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.

Who should attend?

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

Learning objectives

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

What is included in PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course material

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

PECB 22301 Lead Auditor Exam Format

Exam Type: Essay Type & Open Book

Number of Exam Questions:  12

Exam Duration in Hours: 3

Prerequisites

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.

• Please note all PECB certifications activities must be completed within 12 months from date of enrollment by SMATICA. This includes (take the PECB exam (1st attempt), retake the exam (2nd attempt, if needed), apply for the PECB certificate, and be certified)

1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses?

All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.smatica.com to check availability.

In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by SMATICA, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity.

All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. SMATICA keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch.

2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format?

All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from MYPECB Portal https://mypecb.com . Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution.

3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling?

Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. SMATICA offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide.

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