An intensive professional development training course on
Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301
Implement and Audit a Business Continuity Plan Using ISO22301 Best Practices
Why Choose Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course?
Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to ensure organisational operations continue seamlessly during disruptions. In today’s unpredictable business environment, having a robust Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is critical to mitigate risks, protect assets, and maintain stakeholder confidence. This ISO22301 Training Course focuses on both implementing and auditing a BCMS, providing a practical and structured approach to business continuity.
Participants will learn how ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity, can be applied to plan, monitor, and maintain effective continuity measures. The course provides insights into potential threats, best practices, and how to establish resilient systems that safeguard operations. By linking theory with hands-on auditing exercises, learners understand not only how to develop plans but also how to verify their effectiveness, ensuring readiness for any eventuality.
This Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course also emphasizes the importance of embedding business continuity principles across all levels of an organisation. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants develop the confidence to champion BCMS initiatives, assess risks, and audit processes to maintain compliance and operational resilience. The course prepares delegates to proactively handle disruptions while enhancing organisational reliability and stakeholder trust.
What are the Goals?
This ISO22301 Training Course aims to provide participants with a clear understanding of business continuity management and practical auditing skills to implement and maintain effective BCMS.
By the end of this Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the importance of business continuity and understand associated risks and best practices
- Understand ISO 22301 requirements and its integration with other standards
- Support the design and implementation of an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
- Develop and execute auditing plans for BCMS in alignment with ISO 22301
- Promote and embed business continuity principles at all organisational levels
This ensures that participants leave with both conceptual knowledge and practical auditing skills to strengthen their organisation’s resilience.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course is suitable for professionals responsible for maintaining operational resilience and risk management in their organisations.
It will greatly benefit:
- Business Continuity and Risk Managers
- Section heads, managers, team leaders, and supervisors
- Internal Auditors and Compliance Managers
- Project, finance, purchasing, production managers, and technical professionals
- Planners and board members responsible for organisational resilience
The course equips participants with both the knowledge and practical skills to ensure operations continue effectively under any circumstances.
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 Training Course combines theory, practical exercises, and interactive discussion to deliver a comprehensive learning experience. The course focuses on applying ISO22301 standards to real-world organisational scenarios.
The training course presentation includes:
- Plenary sessions covering BCMS principles and ISO22301 requirements
- Group and individual exercises to practice auditing and planning
- Case studies and reflection exercises based on participants’ organisational context
- Audit simulations, including questioning techniques, reporting, and closing nonconformities
- Discussion sessions to evaluate current organisational processes and plan improvements
This hands-on approach ensures participants can confidently implement, audit, and improve business continuity systems in their workplace.
The Course Content
- Principles of Business Continuity Management
- The Case for Business Continuity Management
- The relationship between BCMS and the compliance with the other Risk Management requirements
- Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
- Identifying key stakeholders and gaining their support and input
- Delegates’ organizational evaluation
- Implementation of an effective BCMS
- Understanding the requirements in ISO 22301
- The relationship between ISO 22301 and other standards
- Implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301 & ISO/IEC 27031
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
- Organizational review
- Approaches to management systems auditing
- Types of systems audits & the role of the internal auditor
- Audit planning & execution
- Use of checklists
- Opening & closing meetings
- Special features in BCMS auditing
- Audit questions and questioning
- Non-Conformity Reporting
- Audit reporting
- Closing out nonconformities
- Adding additional value
- Role play exercises
- Defining priorities & proportionality to risk
- Identifying training needs
- Avoiding common issues
- Do’s & Do Not’s
- The Next Steps
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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