ISO 22301 Foundation

Why should you attend?

This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity.

Who should attend?

The ISO 22301 Foundation training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts and principles of business continuity

• Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS

• Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities in their organizations

• Individuals wishing to pursue a career in business continuity management

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Describe the business continuity management concepts and principles

• Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system

• Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 22301

Educational approach

The training course is participant centered and contains:

• Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics and practical examples

• Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions

• Quizzes with stand-alone questions intended to prepare the participants for the exam

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301

Day 2: Business continuity management system (BCMS) and certificate exam

Examination

The “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” 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 business continuity management system

Domain 2: ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS)

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

Certificate requirements

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” certificate. For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 22301 Foundation are:

General Information

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

• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples, and quizzes.

• An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

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