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Introduction

Business continuity management training is essential for organizations seeking to maintain operations during unexpected or disruptive events. This Business Continuity, Auditing Plans using ISO22301 Training Course focuses on strengthening organizational readiness and response capability.

The training course explains the importance of Business Continuity Planning and its role in sustaining critical activities during known and unforeseen risks. Participants gain structured understanding of how ISO 22301 defines the requirements for planning, implementing, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining, and continually improving a Business Continuity Management System.

Emphasis is placed on developing effective auditing plans to evaluate system reliability and performance when disruption occurs. Participants explore how auditing supports assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This training course provides practical guidance on implementing and auditing a Business Continuity Plan in line with ISO 22301 requirements, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to support resilient organizational operations.

What are the Goals?

ISO 22301 business continuity training supports professionals in strengthening governance, assurance, and operational resilience. This training course enables participants to understand and apply best practices in business continuity management and auditing.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance, risks, and best practices of Business Continuity Management
  • Understand the key requirements contained within ISO 22301
  • Identify the relationship between ISO 22301 and other relevant standards
  • Support the implementation of an effective Business Continuity Management System
  • Identify key stakeholders and gain their engagement and contribution
  • Develop structured Business Continuity auditing plans
  • Apply ISO 22301 requirements when auditing a BCMS
  • Promote Business Continuity Management across all organizational levels

Who is this Training Course for?

Business continuity auditing training is suitable for professionals involved in risk, compliance, and operational resilience. This training course supports a wide range of roles with responsibility for continuity planning and assurance.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Business Continuity and Risk Managers
  • Team leaders, supervisors, section heads, and managers
  • Internal auditors responsible for management system audits
  • Compliance managers
  • Project, purchasing, finance, and production managers
  • Technical professionals in maintenance, engineering, and operations
  • Planners involved in organizational resilience
  • Members of the Board of Directors

How will this Training Course be Presented?

ISO 22301 training courses require a balance of technical understanding and practical application. This course uses structured learning methods to support effective implementation and auditing.

Participants engage in guided discussions covering business continuity principles, BCMS frameworks, and ISO 22301 requirements. Practical exercises reinforce understanding of Business Impact Analysis and risk assessment concepts.

Audit-focused activities include checklist development, audit planning, and questioning techniques. Role-play exercises are used to simulate opening meetings, audit interviews, and closing sessions.

Through case-based discussions, structured feedback, and practical scenarios, participants develop confidence in auditing practices and in applying business continuity principles proportionately to organizational risk.

Course Content

Day 1

Business Continuity Management

  • 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
Day 2

ISO 22301

  • 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
Day 3

Audit Planning

  • 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
Day 4

Auditing

  • Audit questions and questioning
  • Non-Conformity Reporting
  • Audit reporting
  • Closing out nonconformities
  • Adding additional value
  • Role play exercises
Day 5

Practical Considerations

  • Defining priorities & proportionality to risk
  • Identifying training needs
  • Avoiding common issues
  • Do’s & Do Not’s
  • The Next Steps

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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