ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training

CQI-IRCA ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor Training

Boost your auditing skills and confidence to conduct a full audit of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301 with the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. Improve your knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and manage an audit of a BCMS in compliance with ISO 22301. Develop your existing auditing skills and become an IRCA certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor with this course.

About CQI-IRCA

The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) is one of the world’s leading organizations for evaluating management frameworks and courses. This means companies around the world will recognize your ISO 22301 lead auditor training achievement. Furthermore, because IRCA is a division of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), successful completion of ISO 22301 lead auditor training can entitle you to CQI membership at the Practitioner (PCQI) level.

Course objectives

  • Develop the auditing knowledge and skills to initiate, conduct, manage, and report a full audit of the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
  • Build your confidence and skills to plan, conduct, manage, and report a full ISO 22301 audit
  • Understand the ISO 22301 system requirements and how to organize ISO 22301 audits

Course structure

The ISO 22301 lead auditor training course includes:

  • About the ISO 22301 lead auditor training course
  • Introduction to ISO 22301
  • Overview of the Business Continuity Management System
  • Requirements of ISO 22301:2019
  • BCMS principles
  • About the Annex SL framework 
  • Audit definition, types, and principles
  • Guidelines for auditing (ISO 22301)
  • Audit planning and preparation of a checklist
  • Corrections and corrective actions
  • Audit follow-up procedures
  • Audit report preparation
  • Roles and responsibilities of a lead auditor
  • Characteristics of an auditor.

ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training

Who should take the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training course?

  • Managers of a BCMS
  • BCMS representatives and consultants
  • BCMS internal auditors
  • Anyone interested in ISO 22301:2019 requirements and the Business Continuity Management System

Course prerequisites

The course requires participants to have prior knowledge of the ISO 22301:2019 standard, plus some basic organizational and quality-management knowledge. This can be gained by working in an ISO-compliant workplace, or by attending ISO 22301 Awareness training or ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training. Familiarity with ISO 22301:2019 terms and interpretation will help you feel more at ease. There are no qualification or age requirements. If you haven’t had any training, our online ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training is a good place to start.

Benefits of the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training course

The course helps delegates to:

  • Become an IRCA certified ISO 22301 lead auditor 
  • Learn the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 and its clauses
  • Schedule, conduct, and manage a full audit of a BCMS
  • Prepare an audit report with corrective actions and follow-up activities
  • Develop skills to manage an audit team
  • Understand the latest auditing methods and accelerated learning techniques

Training duration: 5 days (40 hours)

Although ISO 22301 lead auditor training is classroom-type training, we keep you engaged with group discussions, presentations, mock audits, exercises, and frequent assessments, which makes the learning journey more interesting and enjoyable.

Examination

Candidates take the written examination provided by IRCA on the fifth day of the training program. Only candidates who pass the examination are awarded the ISO 22301 lead auditor training course completion certificate.

Online training

IAS also offers this ISO 22301 lead auditor training online, in association with its sister concern EAS (Empowering Assurance Systems). The Virtual Classroom ISO 22301 lead auditor training course is IRCA tutor-led, highly interactive, and beneficial to clients across the globe. Enjoy learning from the comfort of your own home or office.

Check out our ISO 22301 Training Schedule to book your slot today.  

Fees for the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training course

The cost of ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training varies depending on the course type and delivery method. The IRCA accreditation fees, training fees, examination fees, course materials, lunch, and refreshments are all included in the price. Please download the brochure or contact our training coordinator for more information on course fees.

ISO 22301 training levels

  • Level 1 – Awareness: delivers an overview of the ISO 22301 standard to managers and employees so they are aware of the process.
  • Level 2 – Internal Auditor: qualifies your employees to support better service and ensure the quality system is applied correctly, including assistance with corrective and preventive actions to strengthen the BCMS.
  • Level 3 – Lead Auditor: the highest level of ISO 22301 training, providing the skills for third-party audits in accordance with ISO 22301.

Modes of delivery

  • Classroom / In-House: students learn in a formal classroom setting led by a competent course director, with interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and real-life case studies. In-House training can be delivered at your premises. ISO 22301 lead auditor training is currently offered through this mode.
  • Virtual Classroom: completed from home or your place of business via live, tutor-led Zoom sessions with interactive learning modules. ISO 22301 lead auditor training is currently offered through this mode.
  • Self-Learning: an online self-learning platform with all study materials; complete the modules at your own pace within 30 days, then take an examination. Currently offered for Awareness and Internal Auditor training.

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

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