Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training in United States of America

The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish, implement, manage, and maintain a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301 — the international standard for organizational resilience.

Throughout this intensive 4-day course, participants gain a deep understanding of business continuity principles, risk assessment, crisis management, and recovery strategies, enabling organizations to maintain critical operations even during disruptions.

Upon completing the training and passing the exam, participants earn the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential — a globally recognized certification demonstrating the competence to implement and manage ISO 22301 effectively.

Key Benefits

Participants should have:

• A basic understanding of ISO 22301 standard principles.

• General knowledge of management system implementation frameworks.

By completing this training, participants will:

• Understand the correlation between ISO 22301 and other international frameworks.
• Master the methods and techniques for implementing and managing BCMS effectively.
• Interpret ISO 22301 requirements within an organization’s context.
• Support organizations in planning, executing, managing, and maintaining BCMS operations.
• Gain the ability to advise organizations on best practices for business continuity and resilience. 

Day 1 – Introduction to ISO 22301 and BCMS Initiation

• Course objectives and structure

• Standards and regulatory frameworks

• Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)

• Key principles of Business Continuity Management

• Initiating the BCMS implementation process

• Understanding the organization and defining BCMS scope

Day 2 – Planning the BCMS Implementation

• Leadership and commitment

• Establishing BCMS policies and objectives

• Organizational structure and documentation management

• Competence, training, and awareness

• Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

• Risk assessment methodologies

Day 3 – Implementing the BCMS

• Business continuity strategies

• Protection and mitigation measures

• Developing continuity and recovery plans:

  • Incident response plan

  • Emergency response plan

  • Crisis management plan

  • IT recovery plan

  • Restoration and communication plans

Day 4 – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Certification Preparation

• Testing, exercises, and BCMS performance measurement

• Internal audit and management review

• Nonconformity management and continual improvement

• Preparing for the certification audit

• Competence evaluation of implementers

• Remote PECB Proctored Exam (results provided in 6–8 weeks)

Certification Exam Details

The PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam fully meets PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.

Exam Domains:

• Business Continuity Management principles and frameworks
• Implementation and management of BCMS
• Performance evaluation and continual improvement
• Preparation for certification and audit readiness

Successful candidates receive:
“PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential.
This certification confirms professional expertise in developing, managing, and maintaining a robust Business Continuity Management System.