ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (Business Continuity Management) - 5 days (Self-Paced Learning)

REQUIREMENTS

• Requirements to take course - Have a fundamental understanding of business continuity concepts and comprehensive knowledge of BCMS implementation principles.
• Requirements for credential certification, please refer to table under "Certification".

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• 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 in the specific context of an organization
• 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

COURSE MODULE

(Course modules need not be taken on consecutive days as this is a self-paced learning programme and self-booking of exam)

Day 1 - Introduction to ISO 22301 and initiation of a BCMS

• Course objectives and structure
• Management system standards
• Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
• Business continuity management system
• Initiation of the BCMS implementation
• The organisation and its context
• Analysis of the existing system
• BCMS scope

Day 2 - Implementation plan of a BCMS

• Leadership and commitment
• Business continuity objectives and planning of changes
• Business continuity policy
• Organisational structure
• Documented information management
• Competence and awareness
• Business impact analysis

Day 3 - Implementation of a BCMS

• Risk assessment
• Business continuity strategies and solutions
• Business continuity plans and procedures
• Incident response plan
• Emergency response plan
• Crisis management plan
• Communication

Day 4 - BCMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Exercise programs
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparing for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing of the programme

Day 5 - Certification exam

DELIVERY FORMAT

This is a self-paced learning programme. There are no trainers.

DURATION

5 days (inclusive of exam)

EXAMINATION

The examination duration is 3 hours by *online proctoring. Exam format will be essay questions.

*Online proctoring: candidates are free to select to do it at their convenient location, date, and time using their laptop. Candidates are remotely invigilated by PECB authorized invigilators via webcam.

The "PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer"; exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1 Fundamental business continuity principles and concepts
• Domain 2 Business continuity management system (BCMS) requirements
• Domain 3 Planning a BCMS implementation based on ISO 22301
• Domain 4 Implementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 5 Performance evaluation and monitoring and measurement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 6 Continual improvement of a BCMS based on ISO 22301
• Domain 7 Preparing for a BCMS certification audit

For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/examination-rules-and-policies)

CERTIFICATION

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. Certification fees are included on the exam price.

For more information about ISO 22301 cetifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/certification-rules-and-policies)

Note: PECB Certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams which are related to this scheme.

For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master credential requirements, please visit: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials..

To be considered valid, these implemenation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:

1. Drafting a BCMS plan
2. Initiating a BCMS implementation
3. Implementing a BCMS
4. Monitoring and managing a BCMS implementation
5. Continually improving a BCMS

• Exam fee
• Certification fees
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples
• In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam for a second time at no additional fees within a time frame of 12 months following the initial exam date

COURSE FEE

The course fee is USD$600  (Excludes GST if applicable). 

As the programme is self-paced learning, it is non-refundable.

Payment can be made by the following means below. Cheque payments will not be accepted. 

1. Bank transfer in US dollars. (Details for transfer will be provided in the invoice)

2. Credit card

3. Credit card promotion: 

a. Singapore OCBC card holders: 12-month interest-free instalment payment. Instalment payment will be in Singapore dollars based on the prevailing currency exchange rate. 

All queries to be directed to courses@straitsinteractive.com.

Funding is not applicable.

REGISTRATION

The course fee is USD$600 (Excludes GST if applicable). 

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment via bank transfer or credit card. Note that course materials will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment.

For more information about the ISO courses, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. As Straits is only a Singapore-based reseller of selected PECB courses, Straits will not be able to offer any learning support in relation to the materials nor address any concerns or issues in relation to the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme.
2. All queries in relation to the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme are to be channelled to PECB directly at [https://pecb.com/en/contact-us]. 
3. The PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme is provided to you "as is" directly from PECB. As such, Straits has no control over the quality or merchantability of its contents, as such we disclaim any liabilities or implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability over the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme/content.
4. Straits recommends you to complete the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme and the exam within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Feel free to share with us your good news of passing the exam or if you are interested in furthering your competency by writing in to us at courses@straitsinteractive.com.

CONFIRMATION & RESERVATION

Participants will receive an email acknowledgement for the self-learning programme followed by an invoice shortly. Full payment must be made before course material will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment. PECB will send 2 emails containing instructions on how to view the course material and the exam coupon code with instructions on how to schedule the online exam.

CANCELLATION

As this is a self-paced learning programme, there will be no refund for any cancellation or withdrawal.