ISO 22301 Foundation

Learn the concepts and requirements of ISO 22301 and how an organisation uses it to keep critical operations running through disruption and recover quickly.

Duration: 2 days of content
Exam: 1 hour, online
CPD credits: 14
Level: Foundation
Delivery: eLearning, live online or in-house

Official PECB course, enrolled through GGG, an authorised PECB partner

Course overview

The ISO 22301 Foundation course gives you a clear, working understanding of the business continuity management system (BCMS): what the standard requires, the vocabulary it uses and how the pieces fit together. It is the right first step before specialising as an implementer or auditor, and a sound grounding for anyone who works inside a certified organisation.

Who should attend

Anyone new to ISO 22301
Staff working in or with a certified organisation
Managers who need to understand the requirements before investing
People planning to progress to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

Why take this certification

Outages, cyber attacks, floods and supplier failures are no longer rare. ISO 22301 prepares the organisation before the disruption, not during it.

Learning objectives

Explain the purpose, structure and key terms of ISO 22301
Describe the main requirements of a business continuity management system (BCMS)
Recognise how the standard applies in your own organisation
Prepare for further study at implementer or auditor level

Course structure

1Day 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of ISO 22301

Covered in the PECB course materials, with exercises and quizzes to test your understanding.

2Day 2: Requirements of the business continuity management system (BCMS), then the certification exam

The PECB Certified ISO 22301 Foundation exam is a 1-hour exam that tests your understanding of the course competencies. You sit it online through PECB, on the last day of the course or at a time you schedule afterwards.

Examination

Exam retake

If you do not pass the first time, you can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of your first attempt.

Certification pathway

Passing the exam earns the PECB Certified ISO 22301 Foundation credential. From here you can progress to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.

Certification pathways

Prerequisites

None.

Delivery method

Self-paced eLearning on myPECB, studied at your own pace
Live online classes with a PECB-certified trainer, on request
In-house delivery for teams, on request

How PECB eLearning works

What’s included

PECB course materials (about 2 days of content)
The certification exam and the first-year certification fee
A certificate of completion worth 14 CPD credits
A free exam retake if you need one
Enrolment support from GGG from start to certificate

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the eLearning?

Access to the course runs for 12 months from activation, so you can study around work and schedule the exam when you are ready.

Is the exam included in the fee?

Yes. The exam, one free retake and the first-year certification fee are included.

Can my employer pay?

Yes. Choose to be invoiced when you send your enrolment and GGG issues the invoice to your organisation.

Can I enrol a team?

Yes. Corporate enrolments are handled by GGG, with in-house or live online delivery for groups.

Is the course available in French?

Many PECB courses and exams are offered in French and other languages. Tell us your preferred language when you enrol and we confirm availability.

Course details follow PECB’s standard format for this certification. GGG confirms the current schedule, language options and fee when you enrol.