Business Continuity, Auditing Plans using ISO22301

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Course Introduction

Business Continuity Planning plays a vital role in ensuring that an organization can remain functional and responsive during disruptive, unforeseen, or unprecedented events. It equips organizations with the framework needed to continue operations despite potential hazards or interruptions. The internationally recognized ISO 22301 standard serves as the foundation for building a strong Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It provides clear requirements for planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving a continuity system capable of protecting operations, minimizing disruptions, and supporting effective recovery.

The Business Continuity, Auditing Plans using ISO 22301 training course is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of how to develop, evaluate, and audit business continuity arrangements. Through this ISO 22301 Course, delegates will explore practical methods for establishing a reliable BCMS and applying structured auditing techniques that ensure its ongoing relevance and readiness. The training emphasizes real-world continuity challenges, enabling participants to build resilient strategies and verify their effectiveness through focused Business Continuity Auditing practices.

Key highlights include:

  • Understanding core Business Continuity Management principles
  • Learning ISO 22301 requirements and their practical application
  • Exploring approaches for developing continuity and audit plans
  • Building the capability to test, monitor, and improve BCMS performance
  • Strengthening organizational resilience through effective auditing

Objectives

By attending this COPEX training course, delegates will be able to achieve the following learning goals and confidently apply them within their organizations. This Business Continuity Training program aims to enhance both technical understanding and practical auditing capabilities:

  • Appreciate the need for Business Continuity Management, its associated dangers, and industry best practices
  • Understand in detail the requirements contained within ISO 22301
  • Recognize the relationship between ISO 22301 and other relevant standards
  • Support the development and implementation of an effective Business Continuity Management System
  • Identify key stakeholders and learn methods to secure their support and involvement
  • Develop structured and effective Business Continuity Auditing Plans
  • Apply ISO 22301 criteria to the auditing of a Business Continuity Management System
  • Champion a strong culture of Business Continuity across all organizational levels

Training Methodology

This training course uses a blend of interactive presentations, group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure participants fully understand the concepts behind Business Continuity Management and ISO 22301 auditing. The methodology focuses on real-world application, enabling delegates to transform theoretical knowledge into actionable practices that can be immediately applied within their organizations.

Hands-on activities, including scenario-based exercises and audit simulations, reinforce learning and support skill development. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to share experiences, analyze business continuity challenges, and develop solutions that strengthen the resilience of their own departments or organizations. This approach ensures an engaging learning environment where best practices are highlighted, tested, and refined.

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is ideal for professionals involved in planning, maintaining, or auditing business continuity systems. It is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of ISO 22301 and apply structured Business Continuity Auditing techniques within their organizations. The course will benefit both operational and strategic roles involved in risk management and continuity planning.

This program is beneficial for:

  • Business Continuity & Risk Managers
  • Team leaders, supervisors, section heads, and operational managers
  • Internal Auditors and compliance professionals
  • Compliance Managers responsible for governance and controls
  • Project, purchasing, finance, and production managers
  • Technical professionals across Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations
  • Organizational planners and coordinators
  • Members of the board of directors involved in strategic governance

Course Outline

Day 1: Business Continuity Management

  • Principles of Business Continuity Management
  • The Case for Business Continuity Management
  • The relationship between BCMS and the compliance with the other Risk Management requirements
  • Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
  • Identifying key stakeholders and gaining their support and input
  • Delegates’ organizational evaluation

Day 2: ISO 22301

  • Implementation of an effective BCMS
  • Understanding the requirements in ISO 22301
  • The relationship between ISO 22301 and other standards
  • Implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301 & ISO/IEC 27031
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
  • Organizational review

Day 3: Audit Planning

  • Approaches to management systems auditing
  • Types of systems audits & the role of the internal auditor
  • Audit planning & execution
  • Use of checklists
  • Opening & closing meetings
  • Special features in BCMS auditing

Day 4: Auditing

  • Audit questions and questioning
  • Non-Conformity Reporting
  • Audit reporting
  • Closing out nonconformities
  • Adding additional value
  • Role play exercises

Day 5: Practical Considerations

  • Defining priorities & proportionality to risk
  • Identifying training needs
  • Avoiding common issues
  • Do’s & Do Not’s
  • The Next Steps

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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