ISO 22301 Certified Business Continuity Management Systems

The ISO 22301 course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies for building organisational resilience. It guides professionals in developing business continuity frameworks that help anticipate, respond to, and recover from disruptions, ensuring operational continuity and stakeholder confidence. Ideal for risk managers, continuity officers, operations leaders, and compliance professionals, this course empowers learners to design robust BCMS aligned with ISO 22301.

Key Topics Covered 

• Introduction to ISO 22301: Understanding the purpose, scope, and structure of the Business Continuity standard 

• Risk and Impact Assessment: Identifying threats, analysing vulnerabilities, and evaluating business impacts 

• Business Continuity Planning: Developing strategies, procedures, and plans for emergency response and recovery 

• Monitoring and Improvement: Conducting audits, managing incidents, and continually improving the BCMS framework 

Course Benefits 

• Minimised Downtime: Maintain critical operations even during crises or unexpected events  

• Regulatory Readiness: Meet compliance requirements for continuity, security, and risk management 

• Enhanced Reputation: Build trust with clients, partners, and regulators through proven resilience 

• Strategic Advantage: Ensure readiness in supply chains, service delivery, and stakeholder communication 

This course is designed for professionals involved in risk, operations, or continuity planning, including: 

• Business Continuity Managers 

• Risk Management Professionals 

• IT Disaster Recovery Officers 

• Compliance and Governance Teams 

• Operational and Facilities Managers 

• Consultants and Internal Auditors 

Module 1: Introduction

• Business Continuity Management
• Scope
• Terms and Definitions

Module 2: Context of the organisation

• Understanding the Organisation and its Context
• Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties
• Determining the Scope of the Business Continuity Management System
• Business Continuity Management System
• BCMS System Process

Module 3: Leadership

• Leadership and Commitment
• Policy
• Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities

Module 4: Planning

• Actions to address Risks and Opportunities
• Business Continuity Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them
• Planning Changes to the Business Continuity Management System

Module 5: Support

• Resources
• Competence
• Awareness
• Communication
• Documented Information

Module 6: Operation

• Operational Planning and Control
• Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Business Continuity Strategies and Solutions
• Business Continuity Plans and Procedures
• Exercise Programme
• Evaluation of Business Continuity Documentation and Capabilities

Module 7: Performance Evaluation

• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
• Internal Audit
• Management Review

Module 8: Improvement

• Nonconformity and Corrective Action
• Continual Improvement

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:  

• Understand the structure and key requirements of ISO 22301  

• Perform risk and business impact assessments to identify critical vulnerabilities 

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Business Continuity Management System 

• Align continuity strategies with regulatory expectations and business priorities 

• Promote a culture of preparedness and operational resilience 

To achieve the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Certification, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes