ISO Business Continuity Management Systems

ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)

Disruptions can strike any organization—whether due to natural disasters, cyberattacks, supply chain breakdowns, or pandemics. The key to survival and resilience lies in preparedness. The ISO 22301 standard provides a globally recognized framework for developing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to ensure that critical business functions can continue under any circumstance.

At Akshar Academy, our ISO 22301 training course helps individuals and organizations build strong, structured, and compliant business continuity plans. Learn how to identify threats, develop recovery strategies, and maintain operational resilience with confidence.

Course Overview

This course delivers practical, hands-on training in how to design, implement, manage, and audit a Business Continuity Management System based on ISO 22301:2019. Whether you're building a BCMS from scratch or enhancing your existing capabilities, this course provides the tools, templates, and skills needed to align with best practices and international standards.

You'll walk away with a complete understanding of how to help organizations minimize downtime, protect their reputation, and recover rapidly from disruptions.

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand the key principles and structure of ISO 22301

• Identify and assess organizational risks and vulnerabilities

• Define business impact analysis (BIA) and conduct it effectively

• Develop and implement recovery strategies for critical functions

• Design business continuity plans and incident response frameworks

• Establish performance metrics, audits, and continual improvement mechanisms

• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements

• Promote a culture of readiness, resilience, and risk awareness
  
  

Course Modules

The course is divided into comprehensive, logically sequenced modules:

1. Introduction to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Concepts

2. Understanding the Organizational Context and Stakeholder Needs

3. Leadership and Governance in BCMS Implementation

4. Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment

5. Defining Recovery Strategies and Response Plans

6. Resource Management, Roles, and Responsibilities

7. Incident Response Planning and Crisis Communication

8. Monitoring, Testing, and Exercising Business Continuity Plans

9. Internal Audit, Review, and Continuous Improvement of BCMS

10. Certification, Documentation, and Management Review Process
    
    

Course Features

Total Duration: 30–40 Hours

Mode of Study: Online, In-Person, or Blended

Learning Materials Include:

• • Case studies and real-world scenarios

  • Templates for Business Impact Analysis, Risk Registers, and Response Plans

  • Sample documentation and policies for BCMS

  • Quizzes and final assessment review

  • Tools for audit readiness and certification mapping

Certificate of Completion provided by Akshar Academy

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Risk and Resilience Managers
  Responsible for organizational risk management and mitigation planning

• Operations and Facility Managers
  Overseeing business functions and continuity planning

• Compliance Officers and Auditors
  Looking to align operations with ISO 22301 requirements or perform internal audits

• Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response Teams
  Seeking structured methods for effective disaster and incident handling

• Consultants, Policy Makers, and Business Leaders
  Leading business continuity initiatives or advising other organizations
  
  

Organizational Benefits

Implementing ISO 22301 can help organizations:

• Ensure continuity of critical operations during emergencies

• Reduce downtime, financial losses, and reputational risks

• Improve stakeholder trust and contractual reliability

• Comply with customer requirements and regulatory obligations

• Build a resilient organizational culture capable of responding effectively to disruptions

Certification Outcome

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Akshar Academy. Learners can also be guided toward pursuing:

• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer

• ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
  (from accredited certification bodies, with separate exam preparation if required)
  
  

Entry Requirements

• No prior experience with ISO standards is required

• A general understanding of organizational operations or risk management is helpful

• Open to working professionals, recent graduates, and consultants
  
  

Optional Add-Ons

• Group and corporate training sessions

• Post-course mentorship for BCMS implementation

• ISO audit readiness workshops

• Lead Implementer exam preparation
  
  

Ready to Enroll?

Prepare your organization for anything with ISO 22301. Gain the skills to lead continuity planning and ensure your business stands strong—no matter what challenges arise.

• Start anytime – flexible online or in-person delivery

• Expert instructors and practical tools included

• Real-world applications to build resilience from Day 1

Limited seats available. Contact Akshar Academy today for course fees, schedules, and enrollment assistance.