ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Foundation
Build foundational knowledge of ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) principles and requirements.
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Course Overview
ISO 22301 is the internationally recognised standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), providing organisations with a structured framework to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents. In an era of increasing geopolitical instability, climate events, cyber threats, and supply-chain vulnerabilities, the ability to maintain critical operations under adverse conditions has become a strategic imperative. Achieving ISO 22301 certification signals to stakeholders, regulators, and customers that an organisation is resilient by design — not by chance. This PECB Foundation course delivers the essential knowledge professionals need to understand the standard's structure, terminology, and core concepts, laying the groundwork for more advanced BCMS implementation or audit roles.
What Participants Will Learn
This two-day instructor-led programme introduces participants to the fundamental principles of business continuity management and the requirements of ISO 22301:2019. Delegates will explore the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle that underpins the BCMS, key concepts such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), and the relationship between BCM and related disciplines including IT disaster recovery and crisis management. By the end of the course, participants will be able to articulate the purpose and structure of ISO 22301, explain how a BCMS is designed and maintained, and describe the pathway to full organisational certification.
Educational Approach
PECB's Foundation course blends concise theory with practical exercises, scenario-based discussions, and formative quizzes designed to consolidate understanding at every stage. Participants receive official PECB courseware — a comprehensive reference they will continue to use beyond the classroom. The programme is delivered by PECB Authorised Trainers with real-world BCM experience across industries such as financial services, government, healthcare, energy, and critical infrastructure, ensuring that examples and case studies are immediately relevant to the diverse audiences served across the GCC, Europe, Africa, South East Asia, and India.
Exam, Certification, and Inclusions
The course concludes with the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Foundation examination. The examination fee, official PECB courseware, an attestation of course completion carrying CPD credits, and a free exam retake within 12 months are all included in the training price — there are no hidden costs. Successful candidates earn the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Foundation credential, which is registered in PECB's publicly verifiable online directory. The certification demonstrates a validated, vendor-neutral understanding of business continuity management principles and serves as an ideal entry point for professionals seeking to progress to the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor designations.
What You'll Learn
Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and definitions related to business continuity management and ISO 22301:2019.
Describe the structure, clauses, and requirements of ISO 22301 and how they apply to an organisation's BCMS.
Explain the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and its role in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a BCMS.
Identify key BCM concepts including Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), and business continuity strategies.
Recognise the relationship between ISO 22301 and complementary standards and frameworks such as ISO 31000, ISO 27031, and national regulatory requirements.
Understand the PECB certification process and the pathway from Foundation to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor level.
Who Should Attend
- Business Continuity Managers and Coordinators
- Risk and Resilience Professionals
- IT Disaster Recovery Specialists
- Security and Compliance Officers
- Operations and Facilities Managers
- Auditors and Consultants seeking foundational BCM knowledge
- Students and graduates entering the continuity and resilience profession
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required. A general interest in business continuity, organisational resilience, or risk management is beneficial. This course is equally accessible to professionals new to the field and to those with existing operational experience who wish to formalise their understanding of ISO 22301.
Course Curriculum
- Course structure, objectives, and PECB certification pathway
- Overview of business continuity management: concepts, purpose, and business value
- History and evolution of ISO 22301; relationship to BS 25999 and other standards
- Key definitions and terminology as defined in ISO 22301:2019 and ISO 22300
- The ISO High-Level Structure (HLS / Annex SL) and integration with other management system standards
- Overview of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle applied to a BCMS
- Understanding organisational context: internal and external issues, interested parties, and scope (Clause 4)
- Leadership and commitment: roles, responsibilities, and BCM policy (Clause 5)
- Formative quiz and Day 1 review
What's Included
- PECB examination fee included
- PECB certification fees included
- Official PECB courseware & exercises
- Attestation with 14 CPD credits
- Free exam retake within 12 months
- Delivered by a PECB Certified Trainer
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Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 25+ Years Experience
Hasit is a Microsoft Certified Trainer with 45+ certifications and 25 years of enterprise IT training experience across global markets. He has trained 500+ professionals across government, banking, energy and technology enterprises.
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