ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA) Training

At the end of the course, you will:

• Understand the purpose of Business Continuity Management System
• Review the structure and requirements of ISO 22301:2019
• Apply PDCA approach by establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving the Business Continuity Management System, its processes and their interactions
• Understand the role and skills required by an auditor / lead auditor
• Understand the auditing concepts and principles
• Understand the phases of an audit which comprises of planning, conducting, reporting and follow up in accordance with ISO 19011:2018
• Gain / enhance auditing skills to become an effective Auditor / Lead Auditor

In this program, you will learn the following:

BCMS concepts and ISO 22301 standard

• BCMS concepts and benefits
  
• The purpose, importance and benefits of Business Continuity Management System
• Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment
• ISO 22301 standard requirements
• BCMS documentation

Auditing concepts

• Auditing principles
• Auditing objectives
• Types of audits
• Phases of audit
• Process approach

Roles and responsibility of auditors

• Auditors and lead auditors
• The auditors’ responsibilities
• The lead auditors’ responsibilities
• Auditors qualification and certifications

Planning an audit

• Pre-audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
  
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

Conducting an audit

• Opening meeting
• Collecting objective / audit evidence
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Preparing for the closing meeting
• Do’s and Don’t’s of auditing

Reporting audit results

• Conducting the closing meeting
  
• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

Corrective actions

• Corrective action responsibilities
• Follow up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

ISO 22301 registration

• Choosing a registrar
• The registration process
• Surveillance audits

Exercises / Roleplay (50% of course time)

Written examination

The course is specially designed for:

• Business Continuity and Information Security Practitioners, Head – IT, Chief Information Security Officer
• Business Continuity and Information Security Consultants, Risk Professionals, IT Managers
• Internal or External BCMS Auditor
• Operations core group members responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving BCMS
• Professionals who have a role to play in the auditing of BCMS

Prerequisite: Participants who are interested in attending this course must have prior knowledge of the following:

a) Management Systems

• Understanding of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
• Process approach.

b) Principles and Concepts of Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22301 (with ISO 22313) and the commonly used terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22300;
• Awareness of the components and the need for business continuity and the importance of leadership and commitment in BCMS;
• Knowledge of using the results of Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessments to determine appropriate business continuity strategies and incident response structure;

*Relevant proofs to be submitted. This course is not for filling gaps in the knowledge about the standard, but for enhancing the knowledge about the same with regards to audit context.

The ISO 22301:2019 lead auditor training enhances your career prospects and employability in organisations seeking compliance with BCM.

As a lead auditor, you may be responsible for:

• Developing and leading a detailed audit plan, including the scope, objectives, and criteria
• Communicating the plan with internal and external stakeholders
• Creating and distributing audit reports

The course content and structure are developed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge of the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD have developed the course content based on the current business landscape and market requirements.

• The passing criteria: 70%.

• Participants who scores 70% and above in both the continuous assessment and written examination will be issued an CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) & IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors) registered certificate of successful completion of the course.
• Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance from TÜV SÜD South Asia. Note: TUV SUD South Asia as Approved Training Partner of CQI IRCA fulfils all compliances of the course.

Evaluation Terms and Conditions

• 5% non-refundable amount to be paid now by placing the order on Singapore Academy E-store.
• Our team will contact you for the next steps to evaluate your eligibility for this course.
• On successful evaluation, you can proceed with the course enrollment by payment remainder 95% of the course fees.
• Payment link will be shared with you for 95% balance payment.
• Only after 100% payment, you will be assigned to course schedule which you select at the time of ordering on E-store.
• In case you are not eligible for the course, 5% amount paid while placing the order will not be refunded to you.

1. Can I also attend e-learning courses on top of attending the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA) course?
Yes, you can register for any e-learning course at TÜV SÜD.

2. How do I enroll for the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA) course?
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3. What is the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA) course methodology?
Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, group exercises and discussions.

4. Can I get a refund if I cancel my enrollment?

• If you communicate the cancellation to us by email within 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will not provide a refund for the training.
• If you communicate the cancellation to us by email more than 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will provide a 50 % refund for the training.

5. Are there any tests in the middle of the course?
There are continuous assessment and specimen examination in the middle of the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Auditor / Lead Auditor course.