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Business Continuity, Auditing Plans using ISO22301

Best Practice Implementation and Auditing of a Business Continuity Plan

Business Continuity, Auditing Plans using ISO22301
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

21-25 Apr 2025
Dubai
$5,950
11-15 Aug 2025
Dubai
$5,950
12-16 Jan 2026
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is essential for ensuring that organizations can continue operating effectively during unforeseen circumstances. It protects against disruptions by implementing a structured approach based on the international standard ISO 22301. This standard provides requirements for planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). This Coventry Academy training course will guide participants through the development and auditing of an effective BCMS, focusing on key components such as preparedness, response, and recovery strategies. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to enhance their organization’s resilience and ability to manage disruptive incidents effectively.

What are the goals?

By attending this Coventry Academy training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Appreciate the need for, dangers and best practices associated with Business Continuity Management
  • Understand the requirements contained within ISO 22301
  • Appreciate the relationship between ISO 22301 and other standards
  • Support the implementation of an effective Business Continuity Management System
  • Identify key stakeholders and understand how to gain their support and input
  • Develop Business Continuity Auditing Plans
  • Apply ISO 22301 requirements to auditing a Business Continuity Management System
  • Champion Business Continuity Management at all levels of the organisation

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business Continuity & Risk Managers
  • Team leaders, supervisors, section heads and managers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Managers
  • Project, purchasing, finance & production managers
  • Technical professionals including those in Maintenance, Engineering & Operations
  • Planners
  • Board of directors

The Course Content

Day One: Business Continuity Management
  • Principles of Business Continuity Management
  • The Case for Business Continuity Management
  • The relationship between BCMS and the compliance with the other Risk Management requirements
  • Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
  • Identifying key stakeholders and gaining their support and input
  • Delegates’ organizational evaluation
Day Two: ISO 22301
  • Implementation of an effective BCMS
  • Understanding the requirements in ISO 22301
  • The relationship between ISO 22301 and other standards
  • Implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301 & ISO/IEC 27031
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
  • Organizational review
Day Three: Audit Planning
  • Approaches to management systems auditing
  • Types of systems audits & the role of the internal auditor
  • Audit planning & execution
  • Use of checklists
  • Opening & closing meetings
  • Special features in BCMS auditing
Day Four: Auditing
  • Audit questions and questioning
  • Non-Conformity Reporting
  • Audit reporting
  • Closing out nonconformities
  • Adding additional value
  • Role play exercises
Day Five: Practical Considerations
  • Defining priorities & proportionality to risk
  • Identifying training needs
  • Avoiding common issues
  • Do’s & Do Not’s
  • The Next Steps