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ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training

Business continuity management systems

ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training in UAE

About the course

The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training Course builds the knowledge and skills to perform a full audit of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It guides delegates through the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 and the key concepts of business continuity, so they can plan, conduct, and manage internal and external BCMS audits, prepare audit reports, and write corrective actions in line with ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems).

Topics covered

  • Introduction to the ISO 22301 lead auditor course
  • Overview and requirements of ISO 22301:2019
  • Business continuity policy and objectives
  • Business impact analysis and risk assessment
  • The Annex SL framework (the harmonized structure for ISO management system standards)
  • Audit definitions, types, and principles
  • Guidelines for auditing (ISO 19011)
  • Audit planning and checklist preparation
  • Corrections and corrective actions
  • Audit follow-up procedures
  • Audit report preparation
  • Roles and responsibilities of the lead auditor

Benefits of becoming an ISO 22301 lead auditor

  • Understand the requirements of ISO 22301:2019
  • Plan, conduct, and manage first-, second-, and third-party BCMS audits
  • Help reduce business continuity risks and threats
  • Learn current auditing methods and techniques
  • Prepare audit reports with corrective actions
  • Organize documentation and guide teams to improve workflow
  • Lead a team of auditors

Prerequisites

Delegates should have a working knowledge of ISO 22301 requirements, the key principles of business continuity, and the basics of auditing. Completing the ISO 22301 internal auditor course first is helpful but not essential.

Who should attend?

  • BCMS managers
  • Members of the business continuity team
  • BCMS representatives and consultants
  • Management system auditors
  • Technical experts preparing for a business continuity audit role
  • BCMS internal auditors

Course duration and deliver

IACS delivers the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Training over 5 days (40 hours), with group discussions, regular assessments and exercises, presentations, and mock audits. Trainers are professional lead auditors with extensive industry experience who use practical examples throughout. To earn the lead auditor certificate, delegates complete continual assessment during the course and a final written examination. The course fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The international standard for a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS); the current version is ISO 22301:2019.

    5 days (40 hours), including exercises, mock audits, and a final written examination.

    Lead auditor training prepares you to conduct third-party (certification) audits; internal auditor training focuses on auditing within your own organization.

    This course is ideal for BCMS managers, business continuity team members, management system auditors, internal auditors, BCMS consultants, and technical experts looking to build or advance their business continuity audit career.

    A working knowledge of ISO 22301 and auditing basics; internal auditor training beforehand is helpful.

    Absolutely. Business continuity is a growing priority across UAE industries including banking, government, healthcare, logistics, and oil and gas. ISO 22301 certification and qualified auditors are increasingly in demand across the region.