Continuity, Resilience & Recovery
ISO 22301 Foundation
Learn the essentials of a business continuity management system (BCMS) and the requirements of ISO 22301 — from context and leadership to operation, evaluation and improvement. Self-paced on myPECB, with 24/7 access.
Veloraa Training
COURSE INFORMATION
Your Learning, at a Glance
- Price
- 499 USD
599 USD - Category
- Continuity, Resilience & Recovery
- Duration
- Self-paced; suggested pace: 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours per week
- Format
- Self-paced online eLearning via myPECB
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO 22301 Foundation (subject to passing the exam and meeting certification requirements)
Course Overview
The Starting Point for Anyone Working in Business Continuity
ISO 22301 sets the requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS) — how an organisation prepares for, responds to and recovers from disruption.
The Foundation course explains the structure and requirements of ISO 22301 — including the BCMS policy, top management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement. Veloraa delivers the official PECB curriculum online, with practical examples, exercises and quizzes so you can apply what you learn straight away.
Disruption Is Inevitable
Natural disasters, cyber incidents and supply failures can strike any organisation.
Resilience Is Expected
Customers and regulators want proof you can keep operating.
Teams Need a Shared Language
Everyone involved in continuity benefits from knowing the standard.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who needs to understand business continuity management
No prior ISO 22301 or management-system knowledge needed.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals - Describe business continuity management concepts and principles.
- Know the requirements - Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS.
- Follow the BCMS cycle - Walk through context, leadership, planning, support and operation.
- Measure and improve - Understand internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
- Identify approaches - Recognise actions organisations can take to conform to ISO 22301.
- Support a project - Be ready to contribute to a BCMS implementation team.
Curriculum
Lessons follow the structure of ISO 22301 itself, with quizzes throughout.
Introduction to Business Continuity3 Lessons
- 1. Course Objectives and Structure
- 2. Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
- 3. Fundamental Business Continuity Concepts and Principles
You Will Be Able To Understand continuity concepts and how ISO 22301 fits with other frameworks
Context, Leadership and Planning3 Lessons
- 4. Context of the Organisation
- 5. Leadership
- 6. Planning
You Will Be Able To Learn what the standard asks for in Clauses 4 to 6
Support and Operation2 Lessons
- 7. Support
- 8. Operation
You Will Be Able To See how resources, competence and continuity operations are managed
Evaluation and Improvement3 Lessons
- 9. Performance Evaluation
- 10. Improvement
- 11. Course Close and Exam Preparation
You Will Be Able To Understand monitoring, review and improvement, then prepare for the exam
Downloadable Resources: 200+ pages of course notes with examples, best practices, exercises and quizzes.
What’s Included
- 11 video lessons Expert-led, with quizzes
- 200+ pages of notes Examples, best practices, exercises & quizzes
- Exam voucher Plus one free retake in 12 months
- Certification fee No extra cost once you pass
- 14 CPD credits Attestation of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need Technical Skills?
No. The course explains the standard’s concepts and requirements in plain terms.
How Long Do I Have to Finish?
You get [ACCESS PERIOD] of unlimited access and study at your own pace. You can take the exam whenever you are ready.
Is the Exam Online?
Yes. You book it through PECB Exams and take it remotely.
What If I Fail the Exam?
You can retake it once for free within 12 months of your first attempt.
Foundation, Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor — Where Should I Start?
Start with Foundation if you are new to ISO 22301 or need a working knowledge of it. Move on to Lead Implementer to build a BCMS, or Lead Auditor to assess one.
Exam & Certification
Your Path to Certification
The online exam covers two competency domains. If you don’t pass first time, you can retake it once at no cost within 12 months.
- Complete the eLearning
11 lessons and quizzes · earn 14 CPD credits
- Pass the Exam
Book online at a time that suits you
- Apply for Your Certificate
No work or project experience required
- Sign the Code of Ethics
Then receive your PECB certificate
- Take the Next Step
Move on to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
Exam Domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
- ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
Credential Levels
| Credential | Experience | Project Activities |
|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation This Course | None | None |
Requires passing the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation exam and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Foundation exams also count towards PECB Master, alongside the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials.
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