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ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

About ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal (first-party) Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) audits in accordance with ISO 22301 and ISO 19011 guidelines. The course enables organizations to evaluate the effectiveness of their Business Continuity Management System, identify risks and nonconformities, strengthen organizational resilience, and prepare for external certification audits. Hawksberg International provides professional ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training delivered by experienced industry experts. The programme combines instructor-led sessions, practical audit exercises, real-world business continuity case studies, and interactive discussions to help participants develop the confidence to effectively assess Business Continuity Management Systems and successfully perform internal BCMS audits.

Modules covered

01Introduction to ISO 22301
02Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
03Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
04Risk Assessment
05Business Continuity Strategies
06Business Continuity Plans & Procedures
07Business Continuity Testing & Exercises
08ISO 19011 Internal Audit Principles
09Audit Types & Audit Concepts
10Roles & Responsibilities of Internal Auditors
11Audit Objectives, Criteria & Scope
12Audit Planning & Preparation
13Audit Checklists
14Evidence Collection & Audit Execution
15Nonconformity Reporting
16Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

Course Details

Duration : 24 Hours

Level : Intermediate

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training – Aim

The ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform internal audits of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). The course covers ISO 22301 requirements, ISO 19011 auditing principles, business impact analysis, risk assessment, audit planning, execution, reporting, and continual improvement. Through practical exercises and real-world audit scenarios, participants gain the confidence to evaluate BCMS effectiveness and prepare organizations for external certification audits.

Who Should Attend?

Business Continuity Managers
Management Representatives
Quality Assurance Managers
Quality Assurance Engineers
Internal Auditors
BCMS Consultants
ISO 22301 Implementation Teams
Professionals responsible for Business Continuity Management

Benefits of ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training

Provides the skills required to conduct internal audits against every requirement of ISO 22301.

Enables participants to develop and manage customized internal audit checklists, ISO documentation, and implementation activities.

Builds the confidence and competence required to successfully face external certification audits.

Equips participants to guide and train colleagues on Business Continuity Management System requirements.

Develops the capability to drive continual improvement activities within the Business Continuity Management System.

Supports professional growth and career advancement in Business Continuity Management and internal auditing.

Helps internal auditors identify risks that could affect the effectiveness of the Business Continuity Management System.

ISO 22301 Internal Auditor Training in India — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISO 22301 Internal Auditor course?+

A training course that equips participants with the skills to plan and conduct internal (first-party) audits of an ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) within their own organisation, in accordance with ISO 19011.

What does the course cover?+

The course covers ISO 22301 requirements, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessment, business continuity strategies and plans, exercising and testing, and how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal Business Continuity Management System audit.

How is this different from the Lead Auditor course?+

The Internal Auditor course focuses on auditing your own organisation's Business Continuity Management System (first-party audits), whereas the Lead Auditor course prepares participants to perform external, third-party certification audits.

Who should attend?+

Employees responsible for conducting internal Business Continuity Management System audits, Business Continuity Managers, Risk Managers, Internal Auditors, and teams preparing for or maintaining ISO 22301 certification.

Are there prerequisites?+

There are no formal prerequisites. A basic understanding of Business Continuity Management concepts is helpful but not required.