ISO 22301 Foundation – eLearning

Gain a fundamental understanding of ISO 22301 and the key concepts and principles of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The course introduces the main requirements of the standard and how organisations can establish, manage and continually improve their approach to business continuity.

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The course provides an introduction to the structure and requirements of ISO 22301 and the different elements of a Business Continuity Management System. You will learn about organisational context, leadership, planning, support and operations, as well as how these elements work together within a BCMS.

The course also covers business continuity policies and procedures, performance evaluation, management commitment, internal audits, management reviews and continual improvement.

The training is delivered through the myPECB platform and combines video based learning with course materials, exercises and quizzes.

What will you get out of the course?

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity management
• Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a Business Continuity Management System
• Understand the structure and key elements of a BCMS
• Understand the role of organisational context, leadership, planning and support
• Identify approaches organisations can use to achieve conformity with ISO 22301
• Understand how performance evaluation and continual improvement support an effective BCMS

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

• Managers and consultants who want to understand the basic concepts and principles of business continuity
• Professionals who want to become familiar with ISO 22301 requirements
• Individuals involved in or responsible for business continuity activities
• Professionals interested in pursuing a career in business continuity management

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Course content

The course covers:

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental business continuity concepts and principles
• Context of the organisation
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement

Training course structure

Exam and certification

Exam

After completing the course, you can take the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation exam.

The exam covers two competency domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of a Business Continuity Management System
• ISO 22301 requirements for a Business Continuity Management System

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.