Become acquainted with the best practices for implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301

Summary

This course enables participants to learn about the best practices for implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) as specified in ISO 22301:2010, as well as the best practices for implementing the business continuity processes based on the ISO/PAS 22399. This training is fully compatible with BS 25999 (Business continuity management specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity).

Who should attend?

• Members of a business continuity team
• IT Professionals wanting to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the main processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• Staff involved in the implementation of the ISO 22301 standard
• Technicians involved in operations related to a BCMS
• Auditors

Learning objectives

• To Understand the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
• To Understand the relationship between a Business Continuity Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
• To Know the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing to effectively manage a Business Continuity Management System
• To Acquire the necessary expertise to contribute in implementing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) as specified in ISO22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301

• Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and regulatory framework
• Introduction to management systems and the process approach
• Fundamental principles in business continuity
• General requirements: presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO 22301

Day 2: Implementing controls in business continuity according to ISO 22301and Certification Exam

• Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk management
• Implementation phases of the ISO 22301 framework
• Continu improvement of business continuity
• Conducting an ISO 22301 certification audit
• Certified ISO 22301 Foundation exam

Prerequisites

None

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and practice:
  • Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
  • Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
  • Practice test similar to the certification exam
• To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited

Examination and Certification

• The “Certified ISO 22301 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
  • Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of  business continuity
  • Domain 2: Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• The “Certified ISO 22301 Foundation” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
• Duration: 1 hour
• For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Foundation Exam
• A certificate of Certified ISO 22301 Foundation will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to this credential
• For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 22301 Foundation

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• A student manual containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
• A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
• In a case of failure of the exam,participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions