Overview
The 5-day Lead Auditor training course aims to provide participants with the knowledge, and develop the skills and expertise necessary to:
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Audit a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015
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Ensure that the organization is competent in maintaining and continually improving its QMS
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Perform third party audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques
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Proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO 17021.
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Manage audit teams and audit programmes, communicate with customers, resolve conflicts, etc.
Based on practical exercises, the participants will master the audit tools and techniques.
ISO 13485: 2016
Lead Auditor
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Contents
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Overview
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Who should attend
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Learning objectives
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Course agenda and content
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Prerequisites
- Training approach
- Examination
- Competence domains being tested
- Certification
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General course information
ISO 22301: Security and Resilience - Business Continuity Management Systems - Requirements)
Overview
This 5-day intensive course enables participants to gain the knowledge, develop the skills, competencies, and the necessary expertise to:
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Apply widely recognized audit principles, procedures, tools and techniques
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Proficiently plan and perform internal (1st party) audits, and external (2nd and 3rd party) audits of Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in compliance with ISO 19011 (note 1) and ISO/IEC 17021-1: 2011 (note 2)
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Manage a team of auditors
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Manage an audit programme
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Communicate with clients and other interested parties
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Resolve conflicts.
Notes
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ISO 19011: 2011 Guidelines for auditing management systems
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ISO 17021: 2011 Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems.
Training Course details
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5 days (09.00 - 17.00 GMT)
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Online instructor-led via zoom.us
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£1190 + VAT per delegate
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Deadline for payment/ registration: 2 calendar days before course start
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Included: 5 days online instructor-led training, delegate workbook, online exam, and certificate.
Onsite training
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions:
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Trainer's expenses for onsite training, paid by the client
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Fixed onsite training expenses policy
This training course is compatible with the ISO 27031: 2011 Guidelines for Information and Communication Technology Readiness for Business Continuity.
Who should attend?
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Internal auditors
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Auditors aiming to perform and lead Business BCMS certification audits
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Project managers or consultants who aim to master the BCMS audit process
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Those responsible for the Business continuity conformity in an organization
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Members of a business continuity team
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Expert advisors in information technology
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Technical experts who want to prepare for a Business continuity audit function.
Learning objectives
On completion of the course delegates will have acquired the expertise necessary to:
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Perform an internal audit of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, following the guidelines of ISO 19011
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Perform a certification audit of a BCMS based on ISO 22301, following the guidelines of ISO 19011 and the specifications of ISO 17021
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Manage a BCMS audit team
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Improve the ability to analyse the internal and external environment of an organization, risk assessment and audit decision-making in the context of a BCMS.
Also, delegates will understand:
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The operation of the BCMS, in accordance with ISO 22301, and ISO 27031
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The relationship between a BCMS, including risk management, controls, and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization.
Course Agenda and Content
Day 1: Introduction to BCMS concepts as required by ISO 22301
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Presentation of the ISO 22301, ISO 27031, and ISO/PAS 22399 standards, and regulatory framework
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Fundamental principles of business continuity
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Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
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Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO22301
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ISO 22301 certification process.
Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 22301 audit
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Fundamental audit concepts and principles
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Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
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Preparation of an ISO 22301 certification audit
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BCMS documentation audit
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Conducting an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
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Communication during the audit
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Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
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Audit test plans
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Formulation of audit findings
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Documentation of non-conformities.
Day 4: Concluding and ensuring follow-up of an ISO 22301 audit
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Audit documentation
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Quality review
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Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 22301 audit
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Evaluation of corrective action plans
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ISO 22301 surveillance audit
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ISO 22301 internal audit management programme.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
The following are general prerequisites for attending our training courses:
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Proficiency in the English language
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Consideration for other course participants
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Willingness to actively participate during the training sessions, and an open mind to learn new ways of working.
ISO 22301 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27031 and business continuity concepts is recommended.
Training Approach
The course covers both theory and practice:
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Slide-based training sessions, supported by examples
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Preparation for the Foundation exam
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Practice test (mock exam) simulating the certification exam.
To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited.
Examination and Certification
Examination
Following are details of the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor exam:
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Duration 90 min.
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Format Closed book
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Questions 60 multiple Choice
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Pass mark 70% (42 correct answers).
Competence Domains Being Tested
The Lead Auditor exam covers the following domains:
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Fundamental principles and concepts of business continuity
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Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
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Fundamental audit concepts and principles
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Preparation of an ISO 22301 audit
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Conducting an ISO 22301 audit
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Closing an ISO 22301 audit
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Managing an ISO 22301 audit programme.
Certification
An ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certificate will be issued to delegates who successfully pass the
exam.
For general course information please click on the link here.
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