FQA Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Course

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

This BCMS Lead Auditor Training Course help delegates fully understand and implement effective Business Continuity Management System practices. This certified course has been designed alongside industry experts and ensure the development of the right skills, knowledge and expertise to excel as a business continuity management system professional. Employers highly value professionals that invest in their own learning and development. Gain the most relevant up-to-date knowledge and skills that will improve your career prospects and make you more employable. The course includes assessment and evaluation of BCMS to conform to the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 and ISO 19011:2018.

Dates

23rd to 27th Mar, 2026

18th to 22nd May, 2026

27th to 31th July, 2026

14th to 18th Sep, 2026

16th to 20th Nov, 2026

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TESTIMONIALS

What I enjoyed was the Instructor's
command over the topic, authentic, subject specialist, expert - Active and lively delivery mode.

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Wonderful learning experience.

Certainly! I gained great insights

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Very experienced and provide many informative tips, good execution of the case studies and exercises..

Covered all the relevant topics and helped us to understand the practical side of things also. A very knowledgeable session

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I learned so much!

WILL LOVE TO ATTEND THIS SESSION ANYTIME AGAIN!

Elaborate course. Was explained with examples and the delivery was very good.

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Instructor is really great, on a scale of 5, I will give 5/5

ABOUT THE COURSE DESIGNER

DHIRAJ LAL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE (C&R)

Dhiraj Lal has over 20 years BCM experience and 32 years overall. He is Executive Director, Continuity and Resilience (C&R), which is a 4 time winner of Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year honour awarded by the UK-based Business Continuity Institute.

He has worked with Citibank, Standard Chartered, Agilent and American Express (as the BCM Program Sponsor and Head). He has been invited to present at the BCI Annul conference in the UK, DRI US, BCMI Singapore, itSMF UK, DRI Asia in Malaysia, ISACA UAE,, and also various Crisis, BCM and IT Resilience Summits in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, KSA and India.

Dhiraj Lal is Asia’s first BSI appointed Technical Expert for BS25999 / ISO 22301, and is also a BS25999 / ISO 22301 assessor. He teaches the advanced level certification workshops in BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301, and also consults in implementation of BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301.

Contributing Author to : The Encyclopedia of Business Continuity, 3rd Edition

Author of: Step by Step guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015. Implement BCM the UAE Way!

4 times

WINNER OF SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR (Middle East and India & South Asia)

100+

IMPLEMENTATIONS

30+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

450,000+

TRAINED/ INTERACTED

Learning Objectives:

On completion, successful students will have the knowledge and skills to: Knowledge

Describe the purpose of a business continuity management system, of business continuity management systems standards, of management system audit and of third-party certification.

Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a business continuity management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate)

Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a business continuity management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 22301 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Those wishing to understand/audit/ validate implementation of a formal ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 22301: 2019.

Existing security auditors who wish to enhance their auditing skills

Consultants who wish to provide advice on ISO/IEC 22301: 2019 systems certification.

COURSE LAYOUT

Day 1

Introduction
Terms
Principles
Framework
Process

Day 2

Defining the
governance
Scope, context, & risk criteria
Risk identification

Day 3

Analysis
Treatment
Evaluation

Day 4

Recording & reporting
Monitoring & review
Communication & consultation

Day 5

Certification Examination

ABOUT CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

Continuity & Resilience (C&R) is a ISO 22301 ISO 27001 Certified Management Consulting Firm providing quality services in the niche area of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience. C&R help organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions and disasters. C&R has been in the business for over 18 years, and have served more than 590 companies in over 20 countries across industries, delivering excellence and value to their clients.

C&R Consult / Train / Assess and Certify in the of domains Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Information Security and Cyber Security • C&R also provide advisory services in Automation tools – BCM/ ITDR/ Mass Communication, Workplace recovery and E-Learning.

18+ Year Track Record - Trust our extensive experience in the field.

7000+ Professionals Trained: Join a network of skilled individuals.

100+ Successful Implementations/Assessments/Audits:

Benefit from our proven track record

ISO 22301 Certified: Assuring the highest standards in BCM.

ISO 27001 Certified: Ensuring information security excellence.

Multiple Accolades: We have won multiple awards for our services, including the BCI Hall of Fame Award, the BCI Service Provider of the Year Award for the Middle East and India (multiple times).

ABOUT FQA INTERNATIONAL

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FQA, recognized globally as a leading knowledge organization, serves as a unifying platform for experts in Quality, IT, and Human Capital, dedicated to elevating the performance and market credibility of businesses and institutions worldwide.

The organization operates on the fundamental belief that an organization's path to improved quality is intricately intertwined with the continuous growth and development of its workforce. By prioritizing comprehensive skills development across all hierarchical levels, FQA enables leaders, management personnel, and teams to not only cultivate essential competencies but also foster a profound shift in attitudes and approaches towards quality commitments.

Through meticulously crafted workshops and programs, FQA strives to nurture a culture of strategic thinking and effective execution, empowering participants to internalize and apply the acquired skills to effectively drive their respective organizations towards the realization of their overarching vision, mission, and goals. Firm in its conviction that human potential, regardless of geographical location, can reach unprecedented pinnacles of excellence, FQA remains committed to equipping individuals with the necessary tools and motivation to create a more promising and impactful tomorrow.

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