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Course Overview

Disruptions — whether from cyber incidents, natural disasters, or global crises — can severely impact organizations. ISO 22301 provides a globally recognized framework for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), helping organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions.

This ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management Systems Training Course guides participants through the structure and requirements of ISO 22301. It emphasizes practical application of business impact analysis (BIA), risk assessment, continuity planning, and performance evaluation.

Through case studies, role-play exercises, and continuity simulations, participants will gain confidence in building robust BCMS programs that ensure organizational resilience, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder trust.

Course Benefits

• Gain deep knowledge of ISO 22301 requirements and structure.

• Learn to conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments.

• Develop and implement effective continuity and recovery plans.

• Prepare for internal and external BCMS audits.

• Enhance organizational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and benefits of ISO 22301.

• Apply methodologies for business continuity planning.

• Conduct and document business impact analyses.

• Identify and evaluate continuity risks.

• Design and implement continuity and recovery strategies.

• Monitor, review, and improve BCMS performance.

• Prepare organizations for certification audits.

Training Methodology

The course combines expert-led lectures, group workshops, simulations, and case studies. Participants will practice building continuity frameworks and aligning them with ISO 22301 requirements.

Target Audience

• Business continuity and resilience managers.

• Risk and compliance officers.

• Internal auditors and governance professionals.

• Executives responsible for organizational resilience.

Target Competencies

• ISO 22301 application.

• Business impact analysis.

• Continuity and recovery planning.

• BCMS performance monitoring.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity

• Overview of ISO 22301 standards.

• The role of BCMS in resilience.

• Organizational benefits of ISO compliance.

• Case studies of continuity failures and recoveries.

Unit 2: Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Conducting BIAs effectively.

• Identifying and prioritizing critical processes.

• Risk identification and evaluation techniques.

• Linking BIA with continuity planning.

Unit 3: Designing Continuity and Recovery Strategies

• Developing continuity objectives.

• Designing recovery time objectives (RTOs).

• Strategies for continuity of operations.

• Resource planning for recovery.

Unit 4: Implementing and Operating BCMS

• Integrating BCMS into organizational processes.

• Documentation and policy development.

• Training and awareness programs.

• Managing BCMS operations effectively.

Unit 5: Monitoring, Reviewing, and Certification Readiness

• Measuring BCMS performance.

• Conducting internal audits and management reviews.

• Preparing for ISO 22301 certification.

• Continuous improvement in business continuity.

Ready to strengthen resilience with ISO 22301?
Join the ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management Systems Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and prepare your organization for disruption-proof success.