Implementing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) using ISO 22301

Introduction

Build a structured and effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301. This practical course guides you through the full implementation process, helping your organisation prepare for disruption, protect critical operations, and strengthen long-term resilience.

Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing system, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and embed a BCMS that meets international best practice.

Why take this course

•    Learn how to implement a BCMS aligned with ISO 22301 
•    Strengthen your organisation’s ability to respond to disruption 
•    Gain practical tools for business impact analysis and risk assessment 
•    Support certification readiness and long-term resilience 
•    Build confidence in planning, managing, and maintaining continuity processes 

Who should attend

This course is ideal if you:

•    Have responsibility for implementing or managing a BCMS 
•    Work in business continuity, risk, or resilience roles 
•    Are involved in operational planning or organisational risk management 
•    Want to support ISO 22301 certification within your organisation 
•    Already have some BCMS experience and want to formalise your approach 

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

•    Interpret and apply the key requirements of ISO 22301 
•    Plan and manage a BCMS implementation programme 
•    Conduct business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessments 
•    Develop effective business continuity strategies 
•    Embed business continuity into organisational culture and processes 
•    Create and manage documented BCMS information 
•    Prepare your organisation for certification 

Course content

This course covers:

•    Overview of ISO 22301 and BCMS framework 
•    Planning and scoping a BCMS 
•    Business impact analysis and risk assessment techniques 
•    Strategy development and solution selection 
•    Incident response structure and planning 
•    Embedding and maintaining business continuity 
•    Monitoring, reviewing, and improving your BCMS 

What you need to prepare

Before attending, you should:

•    Have a basic understanding of ISO 22301 (recommended) 
•    Be familiar with your organisation’s key products, services, and operations 
•    Understand general management system concepts

If you’re new to ISO 22301, we recommend attending an introductory course first.

Course overview

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