Description
This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity.
Who should attend?
The ISO 13485 Foundations training course is intended for:
- Managers and consultants seeking to know more about business continuity
- Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
- Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities in their organization
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career in business continuity
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the business continuity management concepts, principles, and definitions
- Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS)
- Identify approaches and techniques used for the implementation and management of a BCMS
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
- The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes.
- The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussion and the completion of quizzes.
- Quizzes are similar to the certificate exam.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
More Details
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Day 2: Business continuity management system and certificate exam
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS)
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certificate requirements
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 22301 Foundation are:
| Designation | Training Course | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | QMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation | Complete the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation Training Course | Pass the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation Exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
