ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training in USA
ISO 22301 internal auditor training is a 2-day course that builds the skills needed to plan, conduct, document and report internal audits of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) built to ISO 22301:2019. IAS markets the programme in association with Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS). EAS evaluates candidate eligibility, conducts the training and assessment, and issues the applicable course certificate. The programme is available in live-online, classroom and in-house formats. No prior audit experience is required.
Ready to enroll? Contact IAS for the next available dates and a fee quote, or view the full training schedule.
What is ISO 22301 internal auditor training?
ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard for a Business Continuity Management System — the framework an organization uses to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents such as cyber-attacks, supply-chain failures, natural disasters, or power outages. Every certified BCMS must be checked by competent internal auditors before a certification body performs its external audit.
This training builds exactly that competence. Over two days you learn how a BCMS is structured clause by clause, how to test whether it works in practice, and how to document what you find so management can act on it. It is the entry qualification for anyone who will run internal audits of business-continuity processes — and a natural first step toward the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor qualification later. If your organization is also working toward ISO 22301 certification, trained internal auditors are essential to getting there.
Course objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, principles, and key clauses of ISO 22301:2019 and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle behind a BCMS.
- Interpret business-continuity requirements — business impact analysis (BIA), risk assessment, continuity strategies, plans, and exercising/testing.
- Plan an internal audit program and prepare audit checklists using the process approach.
- Conduct an audit: opening meeting, gathering objective evidence through interviews and document review, and identifying nonconformities.
- Grade and write clear nonconformity reports, and verify corrective actions to closure.
- Apply the ISO 19011 audit guidelines and the competence expected of an internal auditor.
Course structure & agenda (2 days / 16 hours)
Day 1 — the standard and audit fundamentals
- Introduction to business continuity and ISO 22301:2019
- BCMS terms, definitions, and the high-level structure (context, leadership, planning, support)
- Operational core: business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategies, plans and procedures, exercising and testing
- Audit principles, types of audit, and the ISO 19011 framework
Day 2 — auditing in practice
- Managing an internal audit program and planning an individual audit
- Preparing audit checklists and working documents
- Conducting the audit: opening meeting, evidence collection, interviewing techniques
- Recording findings, classifying nonconformities, and writing the audit report
- Corrective action, follow-up, and closing the audit
- Course wrap-up and review — IAS certificate of completion awarded on completing the course
Who should attend?
This course suits anyone responsible for maintaining or checking a business-continuity system, including:
- Internal auditors and prospective internal auditors
- Business continuity, resilience, and risk managers
- Management representatives and ISO 22301 coordinators
- BCMS consultants and implementation team members
- Quality, IT, and operations professionals whose scope touches continuity planning
Prerequisites: a basic awareness of ISO 22301 and your organization’s continuity processes is helpful but not mandatory — the course starts from first principles.
Modes of delivery
- Live-online (tutor-led virtual classroom): the full 2-day course delivered by a practicing auditor over video, with the same exercises as the classroom.
- Classroom / in-house: scheduled public sessions or private delivery at your site across US locations — cost-effective for groups.
- Self-paced online: 30-day access to the course portal for learners who prefer to study on their own schedule and complete the course online.
Fees, discounts & enrollment
The fee depends on the delivery mode you choose and whether you enroll as an individual or a group. Group and corporate bookings receive tiered discounts, and in-house delivery is the most economical option for five or more learners.
For current fees and the next available dates, contact IAS or download the course brochure. IAS offers a transparent, flat course fee with no hidden charges.
Certificate
On completing the two-day course you receive an IAS certificate of completion confirming your competence as an ISO 22301 internal auditor. The certificate is recognized by employers and demonstrates audit competence for BCMS certification readiness.
Accreditation — what “internal auditor” certification means
IAS delivers this training in association with Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS), an IRCA-approved training partner. It is worth being clear about scope: IRCA registration applies to Lead Auditor courses, not internal auditor training. This internal auditor course awards a certificate of completion that proves internal-audit competence — the qualification most organizations need for staff who run internal audits. If your goal is to become a registered third-party auditor, the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor route is the one to take.
Internal auditor vs. lead auditor — which do you need?
| Internal Auditor (this course) | Lead Auditor | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days | 5 days |
| Purpose | Audit your own organization’s BCMS | Lead third-party / certification audits |
| Registration | Certificate of completion | CQI/IRCA-registered |
| Best for | In-house auditors, managers, consultants | Professional/third-party auditors |
Most people maintaining a BCMS need the internal auditor qualification. Move up to lead auditor when you want to audit other organizations or pursue auditing as a profession.
Career & business benefits
- For you: a portable, recognized audit credential; the first rung toward lead auditor; stronger standing for internal-audit and resilience roles.
- For your organization: competent internal auditors keep the BCMS effective between external audits, reduce nonconformities at certification, and strengthen genuine resilience — not just paperwork.
Related training & certification
- ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training
- ISO 22301 Certification (BCMS)
- ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training — information security, commonly paired with business continuity
- ISO Internal Auditor Training (all standards)
- ISO Training (hub)
Enroll in ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training today
Build the skills to audit your Business Continuity Management System with confidence. Contact IAS USA now to check the next dates, confirm fees, and reserve your place — or book an in-house session for your team.