Certified ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor
The Certified ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor program is globally designed to enhance auditing expertise, business continuity management, and organizational resilience across modern enterprises.
Learn directly from global ISO practitioners, business continuity experts, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of risk management and business continuity auditing.
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About Certified ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor
Objectives of ISO 22301 Certification
- Help you evaluate organisational compliance with ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management standards confidently.
- Train you to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities while delivering practical audit recommendations.
- Open up more career possibilities in the fields of auditing, compliance, and risk.
- Prepare you to plan, conduct, and manage audits effectively across different business environments.
- Increase audit skills through the use of real-world capstone projects and individualized 1- on-1 mentoring sessions.
- Deepen your practical knowledge through guided e-learning and a detailed Book of Knowledge (BoK)
Benefits of iso 22301 lead auditor
- Gain Knowledge from industry professionals through real audit case studies and practical BCMS implementation experience.
- Develop Job skills like: Risk assessment, the Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and BCMS auditing to 22301:2019.
- Boost your credibility with a GSDC-certified ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor certificate recognized in 90+ countries.
- Come along as we explore the evolving fields of organizational resilience and business continuity.
- Obtain a globally recognized Lead Auditor certification to increase your earning potential.
- Get free access to GSDC Studio and Learn by Doing approach where you can collaborate with industry experts as well as gain hands on experience
- Gain hands-on auditing expertise with 36+ hours of expert-led ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor training.
- Build the confidence to plan, conduct, and lead ISO 22301:2019 audits
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certification Exam Syllabus
1 Organizational Context:+
•Understanding the organization's external environment.
•Recognizing the organization's internal dynamics.
•Considering the significance of interested parties, needs and expectations.
•Acknowledging the importance of complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
•Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
•Defining the scope of the BCMS.
•Understanding the purpose and components of a BCMS
2 Leadership:+
•Management's Commitment and Policy
•Recognizing the critical importance of management commitment.
•Effective strategies for managing business continuity.
•Key components of a business continuity policy.
•Defining roles and responsibilities
3 Planning & Support:+
•Planning
•Managing risks and opportunities within the BCMS.
•Establishing and overseeing business continuity objectives.
•Support
•Providing adequate resources for planning
•Recognizing the significance of incident response personnel.
•Ensuring the competence of individuals involved in BCMS activities
•Facilitating effective communication about business continuity within the organization.
•Establishing an information and document management system.
•Raising awareness of the BCMS throughout the organization.
4 Operation:+
•Planning & Control
•Essential components of the BCMS.
•Utilizing the BCMS for efficient operational planning and control.
•Establishing a management framework for the BCM environment.
•Implementing measures to sustain business continuity.
•Identifying indicators of a successful BCM implementation.
5 Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment :+
•Business Impact Analysis.
•Understanding the purpose and contents of the Business Impact Analysis.
•Exploring the concept of business impact and its various types.
•Key concepts involved in conducting a Business Impact Analysis.
•Risk Assessment.
•Understanding the concept of Risk Assessment and its different elements
•Identifying BCM-related threats, risks, and their potential impact.
•Strategy and Procedures.
•Understanding the relationship between the business continuity strategy and procedures.
•Establishing and implementing effective business continuity procedures.
•Developing and implementing the Business Continuity Plan.
•Outlining the procedures included in the Business Continuity Plan.
6 Performance Evaluation and Improvement:+
•Exercising, Testing, Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
•Conducting exercises and tests to assess the effectiveness of the business continuity plan
•Ensuring the readiness and efficiency of the plan
•Implementing processes for internal audits to ensure compliance.
•Importance of the Management Review and its Purpose.
•Addressing nonconformities and implementing corrective actions.
•Continual improvement of the BCMS and its components.
7 Get Access to ISO 22301 Auditing Toolkit+
•Internal Audit Ready to use template
•AI Tool prompts for Lead Auditor
•ISO 22301 Audit Checklist/Questionnaire
•Top 100 Common ISMS Audit Non-Conformities list
Learn from Experts
Learn from experienced practitioners and industry leaders who bring real-world expertise and practical insights to the program.
Federico Smith
EXPLEO GROUP
GLOBAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Kathrin Kind
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
MEMBER, GLOBAL FUTURE COUNCIL ON DATA FRONTIERS
Ljubomir Trajkovski
TRAJKOVSKI & PARTNERS CONSULTING
PARTNERS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Christophe Mazzola
DSCVR CYBERSECURITY
FOUNDER & CEO
Adrian Resag
OCEG
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Luv Johar
CYBERGRC SERVICES AND ACADEMY
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY INFLUENCER | CO-FOUNDER
Nuno Teodoro
HUAWEI
CYBER SECURITY AND PRIVACY OFFICER | CISO
Nelson Al Assal Filho
DBMC CONSULTORIA
GLOBAL EXPERT
Stephen Platten
INSPIRED TESTING
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Krishni Arumugam
HIGH HAZARD INDUSTRIES
PRINCIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT, HSE AND PROCESS SAFETY MANAGE CONSULTANT
Tamara Mackroy, PhD
COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT EXPERT ISO | QUALITY | GOVERNANCE | HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEMS| L&D PROFESSIONAL
Kelroy James
DEFENCE INNOVATION CHAMPIONS NETWORK, ROYAL NAVY
STRATEGIC INNOVATION CHAMPION
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Pre-requisites of ISO 22301 lead auditor Certification
There is no such recommended experience required for getting this certification.
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certificate Exam Details
Exam Questions
40
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
65%
Duration
90 min
Open Book
No
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes
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About ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Certification
GSDC’s Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor is a globally recognised certification that validates a professional’s ability to plan, conduct, manage, and report audits of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with the ISO 22301:2019 standard. This program equips learners with the expertise required to assess organisational resilience, evaluate continuity controls, and ensure preparedness for disruptive incidents.
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification covers ISO 22301 clauses, business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategy development, and audit techniques aligned with ISO 19011 guidelines. Learners get hands-on practical experience in audit planning, evidence collection, non-conformity identification, corrective action verification, and professional audit reporting.
Delivered through GSDC's Learn by Doing methodology and supported by GSDC Studio, this certification provides hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and expert-led sessions that build real audit capability. The learners undergo training to become BCMS Lead Auditors, Business Continuity Specialists, Risk and Resilience Consultants, Internal Auditors, and Compliance Managers in a bid to make organisations more resilient.
