Learning the principles and fundamentals of ISO 22301 is essential for organizations aiming to ensure resilience and preparedness against business disruptions. This 2-day course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 22301 standard, how to design a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) tailored to the organization’s needs, and how to effectively implement the system to ensure long-term success. With an emphasis on aligning business continuity with organizational objectives, this course will help you build a robust continuity strategy and foster continuous improvement to enhance organizational resilience.

Duration

2 days

To maximize knowledge retention and practical application, as well as help organizations to achieve an optimal balance between training and working demands, we have designed our Public Training calendar distributing the days of a course through more than one week.

Course Objectives

The course will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the core requirements of the ISO 22301 standard, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, and continuity planning. Participants will learn how to evaluate organizational risks, identify critical business functions, and develop strategies to ensure continuity during disruptions.

Who is it for?

• Business continuity professionals responsible for designing, implementing, or managing a BCMS.
• Managers, leaders, or consultants overseeing or advising on business continuity strategies.
• Professionals looking to expand their understanding of ISO 22301 and its application to business continuity.
• Risk managers and compliance officers who need to ensure their organization’s business continuity practices align with ISO 22301.
• Individuals seeking to raise awareness or train others within their organization about business continuity and ISO 22301.
• IT professionals involved in disaster recovery and continuity planning.

Materials

Students will receive access to comprehensive electronic materials online, which will serve as a reference during and after the course. While course instructors will make every effort to provide relevant ISO standards for use during the training, it is advised that students bring their own copy of the ISO 22301 standard.

Course Highlights

• Introduction to ISO 22301 and its relevance to business continuity management.
• Key terms and definitions related to business continuity and ISO 22301.
• Risk-based approach to designing and implementing a BCMS.
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in the context of business continuity management.
• Detailed review of the ISO 22301 clauses and requirements.
• Best practices for conducting risk assessments and business impact analysis (BIA).

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, though a basic understanding of business continuity principles or experience in related fields will be beneficial.