eLearning: This method is technologically enabled and is delivered by PECB Certified Trainers in pre-recorded video format. Candidates can watch the video recordings at their convenience, from anywhere at any time.
This course can be offered as Classroom based, or Live online. Please contact us at info@greeceleansixsigma.gr for more details.
How does the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor eLearning experience look like?
Our ISO 22301 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. Once logged on using your PECB account, you will be able to browse through the sections of the training course.
In addition to having the training course content in video format, you will also be able to access the regular training course materials format structured in different training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercise correction key files will also be available).
Along with the lectures and the training course materials, quizzes have been incorporated into the KATE app. to ensure that our training courses are as interactive as possible.
Take the training course
Access the materials on KATE
Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams
Why should you attend?
Given the increasing number of disruptions and the unpredictability of disasters of any kind (natural, occupational, information security), organizations nowadays are aiming at getting certified against ISO 22301 in order to show commitment toward business continuity and ensure that disruptive incidents are detected and properly addressed, thus the management system is continually improved. By becoming a PECB certified auditor, you will achieve a formal and independent recognition of your personal competences, and you qualify yourself to conduct BCMS audits for a certification body.
Recognizing the importance of an effective audit and the means used to successfully conduct it, PECB has designed the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor training course. Attending this training course allows you to obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Through interactive sessions, explanatory information, exercises, and questions for discussion, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the business continuity management system as well as audit techniques and become competent to perform a BCMS audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, and to manage an audit program and an audit team.
After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22301 and auditing best practices.
Who should attend?
Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for the business continuity management system audit
Expert advisors in business continuity management
Learning objectives:
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301
Interpret the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the BCMS conformity to ISO 22301 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 22301 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO 22301 audit program
Educational approach
This training course is based on theory, auditing best practices used in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and international auditing standards.
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
The exercises are similar to the certification exam.
How can you benefit from the PECB eLearning experience?
Our eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session.
Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:
The fact that the entire training course and examination is carried out electronically (hence the “e” in eLearning) means that all you need in order to access these training courses is a device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone), working internet access to connect the device to, and the KATE application.
Having access to the training courses 24/7 enables you to dictate the pace of your study. You do not have to worry about schedules, traveling, and accommodation, or having to take days off from work.
The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as you need them.
Every training course consists of several video sections that take no longer than 20 minutes to watch. This was done with the sole purpose of making the information easy to receive and process; think of the podcasts that we listen to while commuting, for instance
Simply put, the eLearning training courses are a convenient way to effectively enhance your professional skills. Your virtual classroom now is KATE!
Prerequisites
Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of BCMS audit principles.
Training Course Structure
Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and ISO 22301
Training course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity
Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Evidence-based auditing
Risk-based auditing
Audit feasibility
Stage 1 audit
On-site audit activities
Preparing for stage 2 audit
Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Closing the audit
Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Audit documentation and quality review
Closing of the audit
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Closing of the training course
Certification Exam
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
QMMS project experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience in Business Continuity Management
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience in Business Continuity Management
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Business Continuity Management
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam 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)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22301 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22301 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
General information
–Certification fees are included in the exam price.
–Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
–An attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
–In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free
Enrollment Notes: The training is provided by PECB. Once you select the date/time of your course you will be enrolled within 24 hours following payment receipt. You will receive an email that confirms your enrollment and provides you with access to setup your PECB account. This account will provide access to your course materials and to KATE your online training platform.
PECB is a global provider of training, examination, audit and certification services, and we offer our expertise on multiple fields, including but not limited to Information Security, IT, Business Continuity, Service Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, and Health, Safety and Environment
A lead implementer is a professional specialized in implementing a management system efficiently and in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and standards.
PECB’s Lead Implementer training courses help participants develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to successfully implement a management system (on their own or through leading or participating in a team of implementers) based on ISO standards in organizations of different sizes and industries.
Our Lead Implementer training courses are consistent with the best practices of a project management established in ISO 10006. They use the Integrated Implementation Methodology for Management Systems and Standards (IMS2), PECB’s original creation and trademark implementation methodology.
A lead auditor is a professional specialized in auditing an already existing management system, i.e., examining it and determining its effectiveness and compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards.
PECB’s Lead Auditor training courses enable participants to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to audit a management system (on their own or through leading or participating in a team of auditors) based on ISO standards in organizations of different sizes and industries.
Our Lead Auditor training courses are consistent with auditing best practices and principles established in internationally recognized standards and organizations, such as ISO 19011, GAAS, and IFAC. They use the Accepted Audit Methodology for Management Systems and Standards (AMS2), PECB’s original creation and trademark auditing methodology.
Multiple choice closed-book where candidates are not allowed to use anything but the exam paper and a pen. Usually, Foundation and Transition exams are of this type. Essay type open-book where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials:
A copy of the standard Training course materials Any personal notes made by the candidate during the training course A hard copy dictionary
Essay Type exams transitioning to Multiple-Choice exams will be “Open book.
As there are fees for scheduling an online PECB exam and submitting a PECB certificate application, Partners will provide course participants with coupon codes through their PECB Partners Dashboard.
PECB course participants are provided with coupon codes, which depending on the event exam type, can be used for:
If the event exam type is paper-based, the coupon code is valid for:
Applying for the Certification if the exam is passed successfully;
If the event exam type is online, the coupon code is valid for:
Scheduling one first take online exam session; Schedule one retake online exam session (if you have failed the first attempt); Waive the Certificate application fee;
Participants will be provided with the coupon code via email from the PECB system, and in case the email is lost or not successfully delivered, the coupon code can also be found within the My Courses tab under the Coupon Code column.
The coupon code is bound to a specific PECB account and to a specific course. The coupon code cannot be used by another PECB account, nor for another PECB course.
Get a good night’s rest the night before the exam. Eat a well-balanced meal prior to going to the exam center. Avoid excessive stimulants such as caffeine. Plan to arrive at the exam site at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam session. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask the invigilator for clarification if you are not sure about the instructions. Periodically check your progress. This will allow you to make any adjustments in time. Pay attention to the time you have left to finish the exam.
PECB Exams are based on competency domains, specific for each exam, and exam questions are developed to evaluate candidates’ competency by measuring their comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation of these domains.
As an example, the 7 competency domains that are evaluated in the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam are:
Domain 1: Fundamental information security principles and concepts Domain 2: Planning an ISMS based on ISO 27001 Domain 3: Implementing an ISMS based on ISO 27001 Domain 4: Information security control best practices, based on ISO 27002 Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO 27001 Domain 6: Continuous improvement of an ISMS based on ISO 27001 Domain 7: Preparing for an ISMS certification audit
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