This comprehensive course provides in-depth knowledge of the ISO 22301:2019 standard and the skills required to lead the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) within an organization. As the international benchmark for business continuity, ISO 22301 provides a framework for protecting against, reducing the likelihood of, and ensuring recovery from disruptive incidents. Participants will gain practical understanding of the standard's requirements and the implementation process, from initial gap analysis through to certification. The course emphasizes the leadership and management skills needed to establish, maintain, and continually improve a BCMS that meets international best practices and creates tangible organizational value.
ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System Lead Implementer
Risk and Crisis Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and explain the requirements of the ISO 22301:2019 standard
- Lead and manage an ISO 22301 BCMS implementation project
- Conduct a gap analysis against ISO 22301 requirements
- Establish the context, scope, and objectives for a BCMS
- Develop business continuity policies, objectives, and processes
- Plan and conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments
- Establish performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms
- Prepare an organization for ISO 22301 certification audit
- Integrate BCMS with other management systems
Target Audience
- Business Continuity Managers and Consultants
- Risk and Compliance Managers
- Management System Implementers
- Internal and Lead Auditors
- Organizational Resilience Professionals
- Quality Management Professionals
- Project Managers overseeing BCMS implementation
Methodology
- In-depth analysis of ISO 22301 requirements
- Case studies of successful BCMS implementations
- Practical workshops for documentation development
- Group exercises for gap analysis and planning
- Role-playing for management review meetings
- Implementation project planning sessions
- Audit simulation exercises
Personal Impact
- Enhanced expertise in international business continuity standards
- Improved project management and leadership capabilities
- Stronger analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Increased professional credibility and marketability
- Better ability to influence organizational leadership
- Valuable certification for career advancement
Organizational Impact
- Standardized approach to business continuity management
- Enhanced organizational resilience and capability
- Independent verification of business continuity capability
- Improved stakeholder confidence and competitive advantage
- Reduced costs through more efficient resource allocation
- Stronger governance and compliance framework
Course Outline
ISO 22301 Framework and Concepts
Standard Overview- Introduction to ISO 22301:2019 and its structure
- High-level structure (HLS) of ISO management system standards
- Key terms and definitions
- Benefits of BCMS certification
- Relationship with other standards (ISO 27001, ISO 9001)
- The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
- Process-based approach to BCMS
- Risk-based thinking in business continuity
- Leadership and commitment requirements
Context, Leadership and Planning
Establishing Context- Understanding the organization and its context
- Needs and expectations of interested parties
- Determining the BCMS scope
- Legal, regulatory and contractual requirements
- Leadership and commitment roles
- Establishing business continuity policy
- Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities
- Addressing risks and opportunities
- Setting business continuity objectives
Support and Operation
Supporting the BCMS- Resource management for BCMS
- Competence and awareness requirements
- Documented information management
- Communication planning and execution
- Business impact analysis and risk assessment
- Business continuity strategy selection
- Establishing business continuity procedures
- Exercise and testing program development
Performance Evaluation and Improvement
Performance Evaluation- Monitoring, measurement and performance indicators
- Internal audit program management
- Management review process and requirements
- Evaluation of BCMS performance
- Handling nonconformities and corrective actions
- Incident response and corrective action
- Continual improvement methodologies
- Preparing for certification audits
Implementation Methodology
Project Planning- Developing the implementation project plan
- Gap analysis methodology and execution
- Stakeholder analysis and engagement
- Resource planning and budgeting
- Documentation development and control
- Change management for BCMS implementation
- Training and awareness program development
- Monitoring implementation progress
Certification Preparation
Audit Preparation- Understanding the certification process
- Selecting certification bodies
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation
- Surveillance audit requirements
- Maintaining certification over time
- Integrating BCMS into business processes
- Managing BCMS in a changing environment
- Demonstrating continual improvement
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