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ISO 22301 Foundation

ISO 22301 Foundation. Review available formats, prerequisites, current inclusions and certification terms before booking.

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For

Right fit if you are.

  • ✓Managers and consultants seeking foundational knowledge of business continuity concepts and principles
  • ✓Professionals who want to become familiar with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
  • ✓Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities within their organisations
  • ✓Individuals who wish to begin or advance a career in business continuity management

Honest call

NOT for. When to skip it.

We'd rather you keep your money than buy the wrong path.

  • ✗Experienced BCMS auditors looking for advanced audit technique training will find this course too introductory
  • ✗Professionals seeking to lead full BCMS implementations would benefit more from a Lead Implementer course
  • ✗Those already holding ISO 22301 practitioner-level credentials may not gain significant new knowledge from this foundational programme

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • 1Define core business continuity management concepts and the principles that underpin a BCMS
  • 2Summarise the key requirements of ISO 22301 for establishing and maintaining a BCMS
  • 3Distinguish between the clauses of ISO 22301 and explain their purpose within a management system
  • 4Identify practical actions and approaches organisations can adopt to demonstrate conformity to ISO 22301
  • 5Recognise common business continuity terminology and apply it correctly in a professional context
  • 6Describe the relationship between ISO 22301 and broader organisational resilience objectives

Programme

Day by day

Day 1Introduction to the Business Continuity Management System and ISO 22301

  • Business Continuity Concepts and Principles

    Participants explore the fundamental concepts, terminology, and principles that form the basis of business continuity management.

  • Overview of ISO 22301

    This module examines the structure and intent of ISO 22301, covering the standard's scope and how it applies to organisational resilience.

  • BCMS Requirements at a Glance

    Participants review the key clauses of ISO 22301 and identify the obligations they place on organisations seeking conformity.

By end of day

  • • Articulate the purpose and scope of ISO 22301 in plain language
  • • Map core BCMS requirements to real organisational contexts
  • • Use correct business continuity terminology when engaging with colleagues or stakeholders
Day 2BCMS Requirements in Depth and Exam Preparation

  • Achieving Conformity to ISO 22301

    This module examines specific actions and approaches organisations can take to align their practices with ISO 22301 requirements.

  • Domain 1 Review: Fundamental Principles and Concepts

    Participants consolidate understanding of the foundational principles covered in the PECB exam competency domain on BCMS concepts.

  • Domain 2 Review: ISO 22301 BCMS Requirements

    This session reinforces knowledge of the standard's requirements as assessed in the second competency domain of the PECB Foundation exam.

By end of day

  • • Identify practical conformity actions relevant to your organisation's continuity risks
  • • Assess your readiness across both exam competency domains before sitting the PECB Foundation exam
  • • Apply ISO 22301 concepts to brief scenario discussions with confidence

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Deep dive

Everything inside this certification

The detail behind the headline. Read at your own pace. Each section answers a buyer question we get on discovery calls.

The “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

  • Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
  • Domain 2: ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS)

The certificate requirements for the ISO 22301 Foundation are:

  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

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.

Educational approach

The training course is participant centered and contains:

  • Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics and practical examples
  • Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
  • Quizzes with stand-alone questions intended to prepare the participants for the exam

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

FAQ

Buyers always ask

What is the difference between completing the training and obtaining the PECB certificate?+

Completing the two-day training course results in an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits, issued to participants who attended. This is separate from the PECB Certificate Holder credential.

To obtain the credential, a participant must separately pass the PECB exam covering the two competency domains and then submit a certificate application to PECB that meets their certification requirements.

What competency domains does the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation exam assess?+

The exam covers two domains: Domain 1 addresses fundamental principles and concepts of a BCMS, while Domain 2 addresses ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS.

Candidates should review the PECB List of Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies for details on exam format, duration, and available languages.

Is any prior experience in business continuity required to join this course?+

No prior experience or formal prerequisites are required. The course is designed to introduce participants to business continuity concepts and ISO 22301 from the ground up.

Participants with existing knowledge in related fields such as risk management or information security will also find the content accessible and relevant.

What CPD value does attending this training provide?+

Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of completion worth 14 CPD credits, which can support professional development records and continuing education requirements.

The attestation reflects attendance and engagement with the programme content, not the outcome of any exam.

Who should consider progressing to a higher-level ISO 22301 course after completing this foundation training?+

Individuals who want to implement a BCMS within their organisation should consider the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer course, while those focused on auditing BCMS conformity should look at the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor programme.

Both advanced courses expect participants to have a foundational understanding of business continuity concepts, which this training is designed to provide.

Next step

Where this leads

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