Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 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
   • Reviewing the structure and components of Business Continuity Management Systems
   • Identifying stakeholders and strengthening engagement strategies
   • Conducting organizational assessments to evaluate continuity readiness
2. 2Day 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
   • Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment activities
   • Evaluating organizational readiness and implementation effectiveness
3. 3Day 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
   • Conducting opening and closing meetings professionally
   • Understanding specific considerations within business continuity audits
4. 4Day 4: Conducting Audits and Reporting Results

   • Developing effective audit questions and interviewing techniques
   • Identifying and documenting nonconformities appropriately
   • Preparing professional audit reports and findings
   • Managing corrective actions and closing audit observations
   • Strengthening audit value through practical recommendations
   • Applying learning through role-play and practical audit exercises
5. 5Day 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
   • Establishing improvement plans and future actions
   • Developing practical next steps for strengthening continuity and audit capabilities