ISO 22301 Lead Auditor — Business Continuity Management

During this accelerated 3-day ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in alignment with the ISO 22301 standard.

Led by experienced, certified instructors, this course provides a structured, hands-on approach to auditing ISO 22301, covering audit principles, planning and conducting audits, managing audit teams, and reporting findings. You’ll learn how to apply ISO 19011 audit guidelines and understand certification processes aligned with ISO/IEC 17021.

Through real-world exercises and case studies, you’ll develop the competencies to assess business continuity strategies, identify nonconformities, and ensure compliance with BCMS requirements.

Earning the PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification validates your expertise in leading audits that help organizations enhance their resilience, maintain operational continuity, and meet regulatory and customer expectations. This qualification will position you as a trusted authority in business continuity auditing and risk management across industries.

Throughout this course, you'll learn 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

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you’ll take the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam, backed by our Certification Guarantee for added confidence. Additionally, upon certification, you’ll earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in Business Continuity Management. 

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This 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 

• Course introduction, objectives, and ISO 22301 framework
• Certification process and related standards
• Core principles of business continuity and ISO 22301 requirements
• Fundamental and risk-based audit concepts
• Trends, technology, and evidence-based auditing
• Audit planning: Initiation, Stage 1 and Stage 2 preparation
• Conducting Stage 2 audit and auditing ISO 22301 requirements
• Communication, audit procedures, and test planning
• Drafting findings, nonconformity reports, and audit documentation
• Closing the audit and evaluating action plans
• Post-audit activities and managing an internal audit program
• Final review, training wrap-up, and exam preparation

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 22301 Lead Auditor examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, open book
• Number of Questions: 80
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
• Domain 2: Business continuity management system requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a designation once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential. 

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.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and 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 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, 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 to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts