PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer training course is the result of extensive research, deliberation, and cooperation between PECB’s course developers and international experts in the field of business continuity.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight when you are entering the labor market, or when you want to advance in your career. Due to the continuously evolving risk landscape, the demand for business continuity professionals continues to grow. As such, the ISO 22301 certification has become the norm for best-practice in business continuity. By taking a certification, you showcase a certain skill level which will display added value not only to your professional career but to your organization as well. This can help you stand out from the crowd and increase your earning potential.

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Duration: 5 Days

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS

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

Day 2: Implementation plan of a BCMS

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

Day 3: Implementation of a BCMS

• Risk assessment
• Business continuity strategies and solutions
• Business continuity plans and procedures
• Incident response and emergency response
• Crisis management

Day 4: BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Exercise programs
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparing for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing of the training course

Day 5: Certification Exam

By the end of this training course, the participants 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, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

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 business continuity principles and concepts

Domain 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS) requirements

Domain 3: Planning a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301

Domain 4: Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301

Domain 5: Performance evaluation and monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301

Domain 7: Preparing for a BCMS certification audit

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

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

• Training material containing over 400 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 all candidates who have attended the training course
• In case you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free