Why should you attend?

This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity.

Who should attend?

• Managers and consultants seeking to know more about business continuity
• Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
• Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities in their organization
• Individuals wishing to pursue a career in business continuity

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301

DAY 2 | Business continuity management system and certificate exam

Training materials

The participant will receive a training material containing more than 200 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE app. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
• DOMAIN 2 | Business continuity management system (BCMS)

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the PECB Examination Rules and Policies.

Price information

Price includes course participation, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.

Certificate requirements

First, a candidate needs to complete the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation training course. Then, they need to take the exam and after successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” certificate. This is an entry-level credential.

There are no prerequisites on professional or management system project experience required. Thus, following the training course, passing the exam and applying for the certificate are the only certificate program requisites that certificate holders shall meet before obtaining the certificate.

For more information about please refer to the  PECB Certification Rules and Policies.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 22301 Foundation are: