ISO 22301 Lead Implementer — Business Continuity Management

The 22301 Lead Implementer is a PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) official course.

Get the skills and expertise to support your organisation in implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) - with the latest ISO 22301 certification. During this three-day intensive course, you'll gain a strong understanding of the best practices used to implement business continuity processes using ISO 22301. This course is 40% faster than traditional training.

The training has been developed in line with:

• ISO 10006 - quality management systems: guidelines for quality management in projects
• ISO 27031 - guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity
• BS 25999 - business continuity management specification

As of March 2023, PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

You'll also get one year’s free membership of PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) - which usually costs around £250.

• Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS
• Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS
• Day 3: BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, preparation for the certification audit and certification exam

Who is ISO 22301 for?

The ISO/IEC 22301 Lead Implementer certification is designed for professionals involved in Business Continuity Management (BCM) and those responsible for implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on the ISO 22301 standard.

This certification can be very useful for professionals who need to ensure their organizations or clients are prepared for disruptions and can maintain critical operations in times of crisis, such as:

• Business Continuity Managers
• Risk Managers
• Disaster Recovery Professionals
• Compliance Managers
• Information Security Managers
• Consultants
• Project Managers
• Internal and External Auditors

What does this course cover?

The ISO 22301 Business Continuity course covers a complex array of topics, from  continuity management systems requirements, the business continuity plan, and business impact analysis to products and services to maintain and continually improve the security and resilience of your business, ways prepare for respond to and recover from disruptions incidents, and strategies to reduce the likelihood of information security disruptions.

At the end of this accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Number of questions: 80
• Format: Multiple choice
• Domains:
  • Domain 1: Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
  • Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS) requirements
  • Domain 3: Planning a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
  • Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
  • Domain 5: Performance evaluation and monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
  • Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
  • Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit

You can also apply for the following credentials depending on your level of experience:

• PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22301 Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
• PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer

You'll walk away from the course an ISO22301 professional. You'll also be taking with you a student manual, containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples.

You will demonstrate that you are up-to-date with your industry knowledge by gaining 31 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits on the course.

We recommend you have basic knowledge on ISO 22301 or some knowledge of ISO 27031, BS 25999 and business continuity concepts.

It is also highly recommended that you have an ISO 22301 Foundation certification.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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