ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems

• Definition of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• Overview of Management Systems
• Explanation of Business Continuity Management System
• Process of BCM System
• Fundamentals of Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Advantages of Implementing a BCMS
• Lifecycle of Business Continuity Management
• Applicability and Objectives of a BCMS

Module 2: Scope of a BCMS

• General Overview

Module 3: Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Business Continuity

• Core Principles of Business Continuity
• Developing a Comprehensive Plan
• Executing Each Step of the Action Plan
• Checking and Evaluating Outcomes
• Reviewing and Implementing Improvements
• Understanding Business Continuity

Module 4: Clauses 4 to 8 of ISO 22301

• Introduction to ISO 22301 Clauses
• Clause 4 – Context of the Organization
• Clause 5 – Leadership Responsibilities
• Clause 6 – Planning Processes
• Clause 7 – Support Mechanisms
• Clause 8 – Operational Procedures

Module 5: Overview of ISO 22301 Standard

• Introduction to ISO 22301
• Overview of the 22301 Standard
• Progression of the 22301 Standard
• High-Level Methodology of ISO 22301
• Implementation Cycle Times

Module 6: Mandatory BCM Documents

• Clause 4.2.2
• Clause 4.3
• Clause 5.3
• Clause 6.2
• Clause 7.2
• Clause 7.4
• Clause 8.2.1
• Clause 8.2.2
• Clause 8.2.3
• Clause 8.4.1
• Clause 8.4.2
• Clause 8.4.3
• Clause 8.4.4
• Clause 8.4.5
• Clause 9.1.1
• Clause 9.3
• Clause 10.1

Module 7: Leadership

• Leadership and Commitment in BCM
• Establishing the Business Continuity Policy
• Communicating the Business Continuity Policy

Module 8: Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Overview of Management Roles
• Challenges to Success
• Support Mechanisms for Success

Module 9: Implementation Phases of the ISO 22301 Framework

• Gaining Management Support
• Identifying Requirements
• Defining Business Continuity Policy and Objectives
• Supporting Documents for the Management System
• Conducting Risk Assessment and Treatment
• Performing Business Impact Analysis
• Developing Business Continuity Strategies
• Creating a Business Continuity Plan
• Training and Awareness Initiatives
• Maintaining Documentation
• Exercising and Testing Procedures
• Conducting Post-Incident Reviews
• Communication with Stakeholders
• Measurement and Evaluation Processes
• Internal Auditing
• Implementing Corrective Actions
• Conducting Management Reviews

Module 10: Continual Improvement of a BCMS

• Focus on Continual Improvement
• Overview of the BCMS Control System
• Areas Targeted for Continuous Improvement

Module 11: Audit

• Introduction to Auditing

Module 12: Auditing Principles

• Core Principles of Auditing
• Internal Auditing Overview
• Defining Scope
• PDCA Cycle in Auditing

Module 13: Auditing Roles

• Understanding Auditing Roles
• Organizational Context
• Management Responsibilities
• Planning, Support, and Operational Roles
• Performance Evaluation
• Improvement Strategies

Module 14: Roles and Responsibilities of the Auditor

• Overview of Internal Auditing
• Roles and Responsibilities of Auditors
• Typical Internal Audit Processes

Module 15: Skills of an Internal Auditor

• Goals of Internal Auditing
• Key Qualities of an Auditor
• Essential Auditing Skills

Module 16: Purpose of Internal Auditing

• Mission of ISO 22301
• Key Benefits of a BCMS

Module 17: Audit Procedures

• Overview of the BCMS Audit Process
• Key Elements of an Internal Audit
• Internal Audit Process Overview
• Required Documentation for Audits
• Supporting Procedural Documentation
• Necessary Records and Documentation

Module 18: Audit Triangle

• Understanding the Fraud Triangle
• Strategies for Addressing the Fraud Triangle

Module 19: Auditing Techniques

• Classifying Audit Findings
• On-Site Auditing Techniques
• Methods for Remote Auditing

Module 20: Work Document Approach

• Steps Toward Certification
• Overview of Certification Audits 

1. 5 days interactive instructor-led training 

2. Training provided by highly qualified, certified, and accredited trainers from PECB 

3. Certificate of ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course by PECB 

4. Certification