ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

About ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training was developed to address the needs of certification bodies and other interested parties for a comprehensive overview of Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) audits. The course is intended for internal auditors from companies using ISO 22301, but anyone with an interest in the subject will benefit from attending.

The course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct an internal audit of a Business Continuity Management System based on ISO 22301:2019, and to report on the effective implementation and maintenance of a BCMS in accordance with the guidance of ISO 19011.

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training course by IAS

IAS has partnered with its sister organization, Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS), to offer this ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training course. In 2016, EAS became an authorized partner of the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) for its 8 lead auditor training courses. EAS has designed and conducted ISO internal auditor training for 18 schemes – including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, ISO 22000, and IATF 16949 – over the course of two decades. 

Course structure

  • ISO 22301:2019 overview
  • Summary of ISO 22301:2019 clauses
  • Addressing the Business Continuity Management System
  • Definitions of audits and types of audits
  • Audit report planning and preparation
  • The functions and responsibilities of an internal auditor

Course objectives

  • The purpose, structure, and relevance of a Business Continuity Management System
  • Objectives, criteria, and scope of internal auditing
  • Responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors, and the audit cycle
  • Planning and performing audits of processes with or without written procedures
  • Obtaining and analyzing objective data
  • Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an ISO 22301 internal audit in line with ISO 19011

Who should apply?

  • Quality assurance executives, managers, and engineers
  • Management representatives
  • Internal auditors of a BCMS
  • BCMS consultants
  • Those interested in pursuing a career in BCMS audits
  • Anyone responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

Modes of delivery

IAS currently offers three types of ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training:

  • Self-Learning (30-day online portal access): an online portal with exercises, content, and learning materials. Purchase access for 30 days, take the online exam, and on passing receive the ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training certificate. 
  • Tutor-Led Virtual Classroom (2 days / 16 hours): on-demand courses delivered by qualified tutors in a virtual classroom via Zoom, with live interactive sessions, screen sharing, message boards, mock audits, and assignments. An exam is held at the end; on passing, candidates receive the certificate.
  • Classroom / In-House (2 days / 16 hours): live classroom sessions led by qualified tutors, with interactive sessions and detailed explanations of the internal audit process. In-house delivery at your offices is available so all staff can attend without disrupting operations. An exam is held at the end of the 2-day course; participants who pass receive the certificate.

Advantages of ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

  • Understand BCMS concepts and ISO 22301 requirements
  • Learn internal auditing techniques
  • Support your organization to implement the management system
  • Help prepare the organization for third-party BCMS audits
  • Meet the requirements of an ISO 22301 internal auditor

Fee structure

The cost of ISO 22301 Internal Auditor training varies depending on the type of course and how it is delivered. The price includes training fees, examination fees, course materials, lunch, and refreshments. For more information on pricing, please download the brochure or contact our training coordinator.

Contact IAS today to learn more about ISO 22301 internal auditor training, or visit our frequently asked questions page. 

Internal auditor vs lead auditor – which do you need?

  • Internal Auditor (this course, 2 days): qualifies you to audit the BCMS within your own organization and to help prepare for third-party audits.
  • Lead Auditor (5 days, CQI/IRCA certified): a deeper qualification for those conducting third-party / certification audits of a BCMS.

If you need the higher qualification, see our ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training.

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