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Introduction
Course overview
Organizations face increasing operational risks and disruptions that can significantly impact business performance and continuity. This course provides participants with practical knowledge and auditing techniques for implementing and evaluating Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301 requirements. Participants will learn how to assess continuity plans, strengthen resilience, and conduct effective business continuity audits.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand business continuity management principles and frameworks
- Apply the requirements of ISO 22301 in organizational environments
- Conduct business impact analysis and risk assessments
- Plan and execute business continuity audits effectively
- Evaluate nonconformities and improve continuity processes
- Strengthen organizational resilience and preparedness
- Apply practical auditing techniques and reporting methods
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Business continuity managers
- Risk management professionals
- Compliance and governance specialists
- Quality management professionals
- Crisis management teams
- Professionals responsible for resilience and continuity planning
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course combines presentations, practical workshops, case studies, group discussions, audit simulations, exercises, and real-world business continuity scenarios to support practical understanding and implementation.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Foundations of Business Continuity Management
- Understanding business continuity principles and organizational resilience concepts
- Examining the importance and strategic value of business continuity programs
- Understanding the relationship between business continuity and broader risk management frameworks
- Coffee break
- Understanding the relationship between business continuity and broader risk management frameworks (continued)
- Reviewing the structure and components of Business Continuity Management Systems
- Identifying stakeholders and strengthening engagement strategies
- Conducting organizational assessments to evaluate continuity readiness
Day 2
ISO 22301 Framework and BCMS Implementation
- Understanding the implementation requirements of an effective continuity management system
- Reviewing key principles and clauses within ISO 22301
- Examining the relationship between ISO 22301 and related management standards
- Applying structured approaches to implementing continuity management systems
- Coffee break
- Applying structured approaches to implementing continuity management systems (continued)
- Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment activities
- Evaluating organizational readiness and implementation effectiveness
Day 3
Audit Planning and Business Continuity Assessment
- Understanding management system auditing approaches and methodologies
- Reviewing different audit types and internal auditor responsibilities
- Planning and organizing business continuity audit activities
- Developing and utilizing audit checklists effectively
- Coffee break
- Developing and utilizing audit checklists effectively (continued)
- Conducting opening and closing meetings professionally
- Understanding specific considerations within business continuity audits
Day 4
Conducting Audits and Reporting Results
- Developing effective audit questions and interviewing techniques
- Identifying and documenting nonconformities appropriately
- Preparing professional audit reports and findings
- Coffee break
- Managing corrective actions and closing audit observations
- Strengthening audit value through practical recommendations
- Applying learning through role-play and practical audit exercises
Day 5
Practical Implementation and Continuous Improvement
- Prioritizing business continuity activities according to organizational risk levels
- Identifying competency and training requirements within continuity programs
- Understanding common implementation and auditing challenges
- Reviewing effective practices and areas to avoid during implementation
- Coffee break
- Reviewing effective practices and areas to avoid during implementation (continued)
- Establishing improvement plans and future actions
- Developing practical next steps for strengthening continuity and audit capabilities
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301 (BCCM-005) cover?
This course covers Business Continuity and Crisis Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Business continuity managers, Risk management professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Istanbul, Barcelona.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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