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NQA ISO 22301 Introduction and Implementation Training Virtual - Tutor Led (Business Continuity)

2 Days Level 1 – Introduction

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Book your place on this introduction course looking into ISO 22301, Business Continuity Management. This course aims to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, business continuity management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 22301, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to go on to complete CQI and IRCA Certified BCMS Auditor courses.

**Please note that we encourage all our delegates sitting on virtual courses to have access to a webcam. This will enable you to interact with both the tutor and other course attendees.**

Available dates and venues

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Course aims

This course is designed for learners who have an existing basic knowledge of, or experience in, business continuity management and of the management system approach - but not of ISO 22301. This course will help such learners apply their prior knowledge in order to understand the key business continuity management related requirements of ISO 22301.

What will I learn?

  • How to explain the purpose of a business continuity management system, of business continuity management system standards, and the business benefits of improved performance of the business continuity management system

  • How to outline the structure and content of ISO 22301

  • How to outline the processes involved in establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a business continuity management system, including the significance of these for BCMS auditors

  • The specific business continuity management related requirements of ISO 22301

  • The terms and definitions defined and used in ISO 22301

  • How to outline the structure and content of ISO 22301 with reference to the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle and the model of a process-based business continuity management system

  • How to define the relationship between the external and internal issues, the relevant requirements of relevant interested parties, the actions to address risks and opportunities, and the business continuity management system processes needed to implement them

  • How to understand the purpose of a business continuity policy, the relationship between the business continuity management system scope and the business continuity management system policy, and the requirements for its content, implementation and review

  • How to explain how the organisation plans, implements and controls the processes needed to meet business continuity management system requirements and how outsourced processes are controlled or influence.

Is this course right for me?

Tthis course is aimed at:

  • Anyone looking to understand and introduce a BCMS within their organisation

  • Those who will be carrying out internal BCMS audits

Required Prior Knowledge

Management systems
  • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle

  • The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.

Business continuity management
  • A basic knowledge of managing business continuity through the conducting of business impact analysis and risk assessment, the development of business continuity strategies and solutions and the implementation of business continuity plans and procedures.

What else do I need to know?

  • Dress code - Smart casual - your cameras will be switched on and delegates and tutors will be able to interact with each other

  • Breaks - There will regular time slots allocated during your course for refreshment/restroom breaks.

  • Proof of attendance - You will be sent a certificate of attendance following your training.

  • What to have with you - We recommend that you have a copy of the relevant standard with you on the day to reference. You will receive a digital copy of all necessary materials before the course starts so please ensure you have access to these on the day and contact us if you have not received them.

Why choose NQA training?

  • Expert trainers – All of our trainers have a wealth of experience and expertise in their field and are eager to pass this onto you in an effective way that you can take away and utilise.

  • Quality assured – Our trainers are assessed by delegates both annually and after each course. 99% of attendees scored overall trainer delivery, skills and knowledge as good or very good.

  • Interactive learning – We see the importance of practical and hands on learning so we have built this into all of our courses to further deepen your knowledge and engagement.

  • Small class sizes – Our courses all have a maximum of 12 delegates to ensure you are getting the best learning experience possible.

  • A learning journey – We offer a step-by-step training journey to help you improve over time. From introduction courses all the way up to our lead auditor training. We are always developing new training to keep up with the changing world of ISO standards.

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