What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed  
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution
  

Why should you take this training course?

 Disasters have various impacts in organizations. Disasters can result from natural events, information security breaches, or various other incidents. They are often unpredictable and that highlights the significance of preparedness in setting your business apart and shaping its future. As such, proper planning is essential in reducing risks, minimizing consequences, and managing the negative impacts of disasters and incidents while ensuring the continuity of daily operations to meet customer needs without interruption.

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.

Who should attend?

• 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 

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS implementation

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity
• Initiation of the BCMS implementation
• The organization and its context
• BCMS scope
• Leadership and commitment

Module 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS

• Business continuity policy
• Risks, opportunities, and business continuity objectives
• Support for the BCMS
• Risk assessment
• Business impact analysis

Module 3: Implementation of a BCMS

• Business continuity strategies and solutions
• Business continuity plans and procedures
• Incident response and emergency response
• Exercise programs
• Evaluation of business continuity documentation and capabilities

Module 4: Performance evaluation, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 By the end of this training course, you 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

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 

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination 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:

1. Drafting a BCMS plan
2. Initiating a BCMS implementation
3. Implementing a BCMS
4. Monitoring and managing a BCMS implementation
5. Continually improving a BCMS

Note: For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB Certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

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.  

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