CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 22301:2019 BCMS Lead Auditor Training Course

Level Lead auditor Duration 5 days

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Our Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) Lead Auditor Training Course teaches the fundamental auditing principles and practices, in conformance with national and international accepted norms and regulations relating to business continuity (BC) requirements.

By attending this course, delegates will also gain the necessary auditing skills through activity-based learning, and practical auditing experience with coaching, group activities and open forum discussions. Experienced BSI tutors will guide delegates through the entire audit process; from initiation to conducting audit follow-up.

Successful completion of this CQI and IRCA certified training course, by passing the relevant examination and skills assessment, will demonstrate knowledge and basic skills to undertake and lead a management systems audit.

BSI's CQI and IRCA ISO 22301 BCMS Lead Auditor: Practitioner Package

This package is a structured learning pathway that combine carefully selected courses with rigorous assessments that guarantee their relevance. In this practitioner package, it includes:

4 hours on-demand eLearning ISO 22301 BCMS requirements training course (available 24/7, complete flexibility and time-efficient) and;
5-days CQI and IRCA ISO 22301 BCMS lead auditor training course (virtual instructor led training)

Assessment
Each course is followed by a mandatory online multiple-choice examination. Delegates must pass the examination to be awarded the qualification - BSI Mark of Trust.

Why practitioner package?

This qualification focuses on building a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the subject, enabling you to increase your performance and effectiveness within your role to the standard expected.
Unlimited access to ISO 22301 BCMS requirements on-demand eLearning training course prior the lead auditor training course for better understanding.
Opportunity to level up your achievements to professional level and the highest level of qualification, certified professional.
Showcasing your expertise with BSI’s Mark of Trust on business cards, social media and official documents.
Fully claimable under HRD Corp claimable course.

On completion, successful delegates will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain the purpose of a business continuity management system, of business continuity management systems standards, of management system audit, of third-party certification and the business benefits of improved performance of the business continuity management system
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a business continuity management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate)
- Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a business continuity management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 22301 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate)
Anyone with the need to audit an organization’s BC management system.
Delegates are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

Management systems
- The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
- The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement
Business continuity management
- The concepts of managing business continuity through business impact analysis, risk assessment, business continuity strategies and solutions, business continuity plans and procedures, and compliance with legal requirements and other requirements
- The relationship between business continuity management and the provision of more secure and resilient organizations, the considered treatment of risk, and the proactive improvement of business continuity performance
- Common examples of relevant national and local business continuity legislation and requirements
ISO 22301

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22301 and the commonly used business continuity management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22301, which may be gained by completing our ISO 22301 Requirements training course, or the equivalent.
This course will help you:
- Identify the aims and benefits of an ISO 22301 audit
- Interpret ISO 22301 requirements for audit application
- Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
- Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management
- Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use
- Build stakeholder confidence by leading audit activities in line with the latest requirements
This training course is HRD Corp claimable programme.
On completion, you will be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

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