Internal auditing plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organization’s Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) remains effective, compliant, and aligned with ISO 22301 requirements. By conducting internal audits, professionals can assess the robustness of business continuity plans, identify potential vulnerabilities, and help drive improvements in organizational resilience. This 3-day course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient internal auditors of a BCMS, enabling them to contribute to the continual improvement of business continuity practices within their organization.

Duration

3 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

This course will provide participants with the principles, skills, and best practices necessary to conduct internal audits of a Business Continuity Management System based on ISO 22301. Students will learn how to assess the effectiveness of their organization's BCMS, conduct audits in compliance with ISO 22301, and provide actionable feedback to enhance business continuity processes.

Topics covered include audit preparation, data collection techniques, conducting interviews, assessing the adequacy of business continuity controls, and preparing audit reports. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement to help strengthen the organization’s business continuity capabilities.

Who is it for?

• Business continuity professionals responsible for implementing, monitoring, or improving a BCMS.
• Internal auditors looking to gain or enhance their skills in auditing business continuity systems.
• Risk managers, compliance officers, and disaster recovery professionals.
• Consultants, external auditors, or anyone seeking to gain hands-on experience with ISO 22301 audits.
• Professionals aiming to become Lead Auditors or pursue further qualifications in business continuity management.

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

• Key principles of internal auditing for business continuity
• Planning, executing, and reporting on business continuity audits
• Techniques for assessing the effectiveness of business continuity controls
• Conducting interviews and gathering evidence during audits
• Identifying non-conformities and recommending corrective actions
• Understanding the 7 principles of auditing and their application in BCMS audits

Prerequisites

While this course covers the fundamentals of ISO 22301, familiarity with business continuity concepts or prior experience with ISO 22301 will enhance your learning and application during the course.