ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

The ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Course offers a practical and structured introduction to auditing Business Continuity Management Systems. It equips professionals with the skills to assess whether a BCMS meets ISO 22301 requirements and to contribute to system improvement and compliance.

Key Topics Covered 

• ISO 22301 structure, clauses, and continuity concepts 

• BCM documentation, implementation, and improvement 

• Internal audit planning, execution, and reporting 

• Auditor responsibilities and skills 

• Techniques for identifying nonconformities and supporting resilience 

Course Benefits 

• Understand ISO 22301 Auditing Clearly: Gain confidence in applying audit principles to real BCMS operations 

• Improve Business Continuity Assurance: Identify gaps and suggest improvements in continuity planning 

• Support Certification and Compliance: Ensure your organisation maintains audit readiness 

• Build Auditing Competence: Learn structured audit techniques, reporting, and analysis 

• Advance Your Career: Strengthen your profile in internal auditing and operational risk 

This course is ideal for professionals involved in auditing, compliance, or business continuity. It is especially valuable for: 

• Internal Auditors 

• Business Continuity Coordinators 

• Risk and Compliance Officers 

• Quality and Assurance Professionals 

• Consultants and Advisors 

• Operational Managers 

Module 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems

• What is a BCMS?
• Management Systems
• What is Business Continuity Management System?
• BCM System Process
• Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• BCMS Benefits
• Business Continuity Management Lifecycle
• Applicability and Objectives

Module 2: Scope of a BCMS

• Overview

Module 3: Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Business Continuity

• Fundamental Principles
• Build a Comprehensive Plan
• Implement Each Step of the Action Plan
• Check and Evaluate Results
• Review and Make Improvements
• Business Continuity

Module 4: Clauses 4 to 8 of ISO 22301

• Introduction
• Clauses of ISO 22301
• Clause 4 – Context of the Organisation
• Clause 5 – Leadership
• Clause 6 – Planning
• Clause 7 – Support
• Clause 8 – Operations

Module 5: Overview of ISO 22301 Standard

• Introduction to ISO 22301
• 22301 Standard
• 22301 Standard Progression
• 22301 High-level Methodology
• Implementation Cycle Times

Module 6: BCM Mandatory Documents

• Clause 4.2.2, 4.3
• Clause 5.3
• Clause 6.2
• Clause 7.2, 7.4
• Clause 8.2.1 to 8.4.5
• Clause 9.1.1, 9.3
• Clause 10.1

Module 7: Leadership

• Leadership and Commitment
• Establishing the Business Continuity Policy
• Communicating the Business Continuity Policy

Module 8: Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Overview
• Impediments to Success
• Aids to Success

Module 9: Implementation Phases of the ISO 22301 Framework

• Management Support
• Identification of Requirements
• Business Continuity Policy and Objectives
• Support Documents for Management System
• Risk Assessment and Treatment
• Business Impact Analysis
• Business Continuity Strategy
• Business Continuity Plan
• Training and Awareness
• Documentation Maintenance
• Exercising and Testing
• Post-Incident Reviews
• Communication with Interested Parties
• Measurement and Evaluation
• Internal Audit
• Corrective Actions
• Management Review

Module 10: Continual Improvement of a BCMS

• Continual Improvement
• BCMS Control System
• Areas of Continual Improvement

Module 11: Audit

• Introduction to Audit

Module 12: Auditing Principles

• Fundamental Principles
• Internal Auditing
• Scope
• PDCA Cycle

Module 13: Auditing Roles

• What are the Roles?
• Organisational Context
• Management Responsibilities
• Planning, Support, and Operation
• Performance Evaluation
• Improvement

Module 14: Roles and Responsibilities of the Auditor

• Internal Auditing
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Typical Internal Audit

Module 15: Skills of an Internal Auditor

• Internal Auditing Goals
• Qualities of an Auditor
• Auditing Skills

Module 16: Purpose of Internal Auditing

• 22301 Mission
• Key Benefits of BCMS

Module 17: Audit Procedures

• BCMS Audit Process
• Elements of an Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Process
• Required Documentation
• Supporting Procedural Documentation
• Required Records and Documentation

Module 18: Audit Triangle

• Fraud Triangle
• Tackling the Fraud Triangle

Module 19: Auditing Techniques

• Classifying Audit Findings
• On-Site Auditing
• Remote Auditing Methods

Module 20: Work Document Approach

• Steps to Certification
• Certification Audits

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

• Understand the ISO 22301 standard and its application in continuity management
• Conduct internal audits that evaluate BCMS effectiveness
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for system improvement
• Communicate audit findings and support corrective actions
• Assist in maintaining ISO 22301 compliance

To achieve the ISO 22301 Internal Auditor, 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 

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book