About the Course:

ISO 22301:2019 is an International Standard that specifies the requirements for a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), providing a framework for maintaining and improving compliance with business continuity requirements. The purpose of the standard is to help organizations ensure that an organization’s manufacturing and services continue at predefined levels whenever disruptive incidents occur. The 2019 edition of ISO 22301 brings a less prescriptive and more pragmatic approach to a number of the requirements of BCMS.

Benefits:

This course will help participants to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a BCMS
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 22301 as per the specific requirements of individual organizations
• Understand the operation of the Business Continuity Management System and its processes based on ISO 22301
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and continually improving a BCMS

Importance of the Training Program:

• No two disasters in the world cause equal damage. Between the unpredictability of natural disasters, information security breaches, and incidents of varying nature, preparedness can help you protect the future of your business and gain an edge over competition. In light of this, proper planning is essential to mitigating risks, avoiding consequences, coping with the negative effects of disasters and incidents, but at the same time, continuing daily business operations so that customer needs continue to be met.
• Organizations can make progress towards understanding and managing disasters, incidents, and risks by having a BCMS based on ISO 22301 in place. Therefore, TUV Rheinland has designed this training course to prepare the participants to implement a business continuity management system (BCMS) in compliance with the requirements of ISO 22301. Attending this training course allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of the business continuity management system and to be able to establish a framework that allows the organization to continue operating efficiently during disruptive events.
• After attending the training course, you can attempt the exam and, if you successfully clear the same, you can apply for the “TUV Rheinland Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “TUV Rheinland Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of BCMS
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of BCMS team

Educational Approach:

• This training course is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case studies and includes role-play and discussions
• Participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises
• Exercises similar to the ones appearing in the final certification exam

Prerequisites:

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS implementation principles.