PECB Certified ISO 22301
Lead Implementer
Master the implementation and management of Business Continuity Management
Systems (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
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Why should you take this training course?
Establishing a BCMS based on ISO 22301 can help organizations progress toward understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks. Therefore, this training course is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on the requirements of ISO 22301. By participating in this training course, you will learn the best practices of business continuity management, enabling the establishment of a framework that ensures an organization’s continued operational effectiveness during disruptive events.
Upon completing the training course, you are eligible to take the exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate demonstrates that you have the professional skills and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301.
Why is this course more desirable than the others?
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.
What will the certification allow you to do?
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.
Who should attend this training course?
- Managers and consultants involved in business continuity
- Individuals seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
- Individuals responsible for ensuring and maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
- Individuals carrying out roles and responsibilities related to the BCMS
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Course agenda
Duration: 5 days
- Training course objectives and structure
- ISO 22301 and other related standards
- Fundamental concepts and principles of business
continuity - Initiation of the BCMS implementation
- The organization and its context
- BCMS scope
- Leadership and commitment
- Business continuity policy
- Risks, opportunities, and business continuity
objectives - Support for the BCMS
- Risk assessment
- Business impact analysis
- Business continuity strategies and solutions
- Business continuity plans and procedures
- Incident response and emergency response
- Exercise programs
- Evaluation of business continuity documentation and
capabilities
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparation for the certification audit
- Closing of the training course
Learning objectives
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
- Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the BCMS based on ISO 22301
- Interpret the requirements for an ISO 22301 certification audit
Examination
Duration: 3 hours
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP)
requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a BCMS
Domain 2: Initiation of a BCMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
Domain 4: Implementation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 5: Evaluation of the performance of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Domain 7: Preparation for a BCMS certification audit
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
Certification
You can apply for one of the credentials listed in the following table after successfully passing the exam. You will receive a
certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules
and Policies.
| Professional credential | Exam | Professional Experience | BCMS project experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in business continuity management | Project activities: A total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in business continuity management | Project activities: A total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in business continuity management | Project activities: A total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: : PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the
respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For
more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link:
https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
General information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with over 450 pages of information, practical examples, and quizzes
- Participants who complete the training course will obtain an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing
Profession Development) credits. - Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a
12-month period from the initial date of the exam
