Business Continuity, Auditing Plans Using ISO22301

Day 1: Foundations of Business Continuity Management

• Understanding business continuity principles and organizational resilience concepts
• Examining the importance and strategic value of business continuity programs
• Understanding the relationship between business continuity and broader risk management frameworks
• Reviewing the structure and components of Business Continuity Management Systems
• Identifying stakeholders and strengthening engagement strategies
• Conducting organizational assessments to evaluate continuity readiness

Day 2: ISO 22301 Framework and BCMS Implementation

• Understanding the implementation requirements of an effective continuity management system
• Reviewing key principles and clauses within ISO 22301
• Examining the relationship between ISO 22301 and related management standards
• Applying structured approaches to implementing continuity management systems
• Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment activities
• Evaluating organizational readiness and implementation effectiveness

Day 3: Audit Planning and Business Continuity Assessment

• Understanding management system auditing approaches and methodologies
• Reviewing different audit types and internal auditor responsibilities
• Planning and organizing business continuity audit activities
• Developing and utilizing audit checklists effectively
• Conducting opening and closing meetings professionally
• Understanding specific considerations within business continuity audits

Day 4: Conducting Audits and Reporting Results

• Developing effective audit questions and interviewing techniques
• Identifying and documenting nonconformities appropriately
• Preparing professional audit reports and findings
• Managing corrective actions and closing audit observations
• Strengthening audit value through practical recommendations
• Applying learning through role-play and practical audit exercises

Day 5: Practical Implementation and Continuous Improvement

• Prioritizing business continuity activities according to organizational risk levels
• Identifying competency and training requirements within continuity programs
• Understanding common implementation and auditing challenges
• Reviewing effective practices and areas to avoid during implementation
• Establishing improvement plans and future actions
• Developing practical next steps for strengthening continuity and audit capabilities