Evaluating ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Auditor Training Roadmap [Module 2]
Module (Day) 2 Course Content
Welcome to Module 2 of the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Lead Auditor course. This module is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, prepare, and deploy a BCMS audit in alignment with ISO 22301 standards.
Over the course of this module, participants will learn how to define audit objectives, develop comprehensive audit plans, and align audit activities with organisational and regulatory requirements. Through hands-on exercises and practical case studies, participants will gain the confidence to lead BCMS audits and ensure compliance with ISO 22301.
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of BCMS auditing and operational resilience.
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Develop a standardized audit program and checklist tailored to ISO 22301 requirements.
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Evaluate control environments and governance structures within a BCMS.
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Align audit activities with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and ISO 22301/22313 standards.
This module is a critical step in preparing participants to successfully complete the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Lead Auditor (BCAE) Examination and advance their careers as BCMS Lead Auditors.
Module (Day) 2 focuses on training the participants on the audit application. The participants will be provided access to the audit terminology via the ISO standard document and the electronic Wikipedia (www.bcmpedia.org).
Detailed Course Content
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Detailed Description
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Module 2 Session 1
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Foundations of BCMS Auditing
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Understanding BCM Audit Concepts and Processes
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- Lead or carry out an audit of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
- Develop an understanding of what is required of a Lead Auditor
- Explain the ISO 22302 requirement
- Understand the BCM audit process
- Conduct an ISO 22301 BCM audit
- Present audit report and findings
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Introduction to ISO 22301 BCMS Concepts and Processes
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- Understand the core concepts of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) as per ISO 22301.
- Explore the interlinkages between BCMS components and their relevance to auditing.
- Compare ISO 22301 BCMS with non-ISO BCM implementations.
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| Audit Terminology and Principles |
- Gain a clear understanding of audit definitions and concepts specific to BCMS.
- Learn the four strategic BCM audit processes and their alignment with ISO 22301 requirements.
- Develop the ability to explain BCMS concepts from an auditor’s perspective.
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| BCMS Framework and Governance Structures |
- Understand the structure and components of a BCMS framework.
- Evaluate control environments and governance structures within a BCMS.
- Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle within the BCMS context.
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| Aligning to ISO 22301/ 22313 BCMS Standards |
- Hands-on experience using ISO 22301 and ISO 22313 standards to review a BCMS.
- Learn how to process, analyze, and interpret BCMS requirements specified in the standards.
- Align BCM fundamentals with ISO 22301 BCMS requirements.
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Module 2 Session 2
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Planning and Preparing for BCMS Audits
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| Audit Planning and Preparation |
- Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria for a BCMS audit.
- Develop a comprehensive audit plan and checklist tailored to ISO 22301 requirements.
- Gather and review relevant documentation and information for the audit.
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| Understanding the Structure of a BCM Program |
- Explore the key components and requirements of a BCM program as per ISO 22301.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of auditees and stakeholders in the audit process.
- Develop a standardized audit program for BCMS audits.
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| Hands-On Audit Preparation |
- Use customised templates and tools for conducting BCMS audits.
- Practice developing and presenting a standardized audit program.
- Learn how to handle auditees and stakeholders effectively during the audit process.
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| Evaluating BCMS Implementation |
- Compare and contrast ISO 22301-compliant BCMS implementations with non-compliant ones.
- Identify gaps and areas for improvement in BCMS implementations.
- Align audit findings with ISO 22301 requirements and best practices.
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Deliverables
- Standardized Audit Program and Checklist
- Audit Plan Presentation
- BCMS Framework Evaluation Report
- Hands-On Audit Preparation Exercise
- Alignment of BCM Fundamentals to ISO 22301
- Role-Playing Exercise – Pre-Audit Meeting
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Course Content for BL-A-5
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More Information About Auditing BCMS Courses
BCM Institute offers two levels of BCM auditing courses BCA-3 BCA-300 ISO 22301 BCMS Internal Auditor and the BCA-5 ISO 22301 BCMS Lead Auditor.
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