E-Learning PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

No two disasters in the world cause equal damage. Between the unpredictability of natural disasters, information security
breaches, and incidents of different nature, preparedness can make you stand out in the crowd and predict the future of your
business. In light of this, proper planning is essential to mitigating risks, avoiding consequences, coping with the negative
effects of disasters and incidents, but at the same time, continuing your daily operations so that customer needs do not
remain unfulfilled.
Organizations can make progress towards understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks by having a BCMS based
on ISO 22301 in place. Therefore, PECB has designed this training course to prepare its participants implement a business
continuity management system (BCMS) in compliance with the requirements of ISO 22301. Attending this training course
allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of the business continuity management system and to
be able to establish a framework that allows the organization to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events.

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training course is the result of extensive research, deliberation, and cooperation between PECB’s course developers and international experts in the field of business continuity.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight when you are entering the
labor market, or when you want to advance in your career. Due to the continuously evolving risk landscape, the demand for
business continuity professionals continues to grow. As such, the ISO 22301 certification has become the norm for best-
practice in business continuity. By taking a certification, you showcase a certain skill level which will display added value not
only to your professional career but to your organization as well. This can help you stand out from the crowd and increase your
earning potential.

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Day 1 Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Business continuity management system
• Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
• Initiation of the BCMS implementation
• The organization and its context
• BCMS scope

Day 2 Implementation plan of a BCMS

• Leadership and commitment
• Business continuity policy
• Risks, opportunities, and business continuity objectives
• Support for the BCMS
• Business impact analysis

Day 3 Implementation of a BCMS

• Risk assessment
• Business continuity strategies and solutions
• Business continuity plans and procedures
• Incident response and emergency response
• Crisis management

Day 4 BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Exercise programs
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparing for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing of the training course

Day 5 Certification Exam

By the end of this training course, the participants 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, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 400 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to all candidates who have attended the training course
• In case you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free