ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
Overview
ISO 22301 Lead Auditor credential recognizes individuals that have in-depth understanding of the ISO 22301 requirements. Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor individuals are able to apply the concepts, processes, methods and techniques for auditing of BCMS in the workplace.
Prerequisites
To obtain any of the three credentials, candidates must not only pass the exam with a minimum score of 60% but also meet the following listed requirements:
Exam Domains
No. | Domain Title | Domain Definition | Weight |
Domain 1 | BCMS Fundamentals | Be familiar with the basic terminology, concepts and principles related to business continuity and a business continuity management system (BCMS), and understand the purpose and benefits of protecting business assets. | 16.66% |
Domain 2 | BCMS Requirements | Be familiar with the core requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a business continuity management system (BCMS). | 30.00% |
Domain 3 | Auditing Fundamentals | Be familiar with the basic terminology, principles and distinctive roles related to management system (MS) auditing, and understand the processes required to establish and manage an audit programme. | 10.00% |
Domain 4 | Audit Initiation and Preparation | Conduct a feasibility study of audit and a pre-documentation review to determine the context of the auditee, and prepare the audit activities and related resources. | 10.00% |
Domain 5 | Audit Execution | Conduct the audit activities according to the audit plan, and evaluate the degree of fulfillment with a management system to determine the audit results. | 23.33% |
Domain 6 | Audit Reporting, Completion and Follow-Up | Complete audit activities by preparing and distributing an audit report, and schedule a follow-up audit to verify the completeness and effectiveness of proposed actions. | 10% |
Recertification
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification program has a three-year recertification cycle. To retain certification beyond this period, candidates are required to fulfill specific requirements, including the payment of either an annual maintenance fee (AMF) or a triennial maintenance fee (TMF).
Moreover, a total of 90 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required to be accrued over the three year recertification cycle, with 30 CPE credits recommended for each year. The CPE credits earned are required to be related to the subject matter area of the certificate you hold. For ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, the CPE credits are required to be activities related to the following subject matter areas:
- Auditing
- Business Continuity
- Management Systems
These obligations ensure that certified professionals remain up-to-date and proficient in relevant areas, thereby maintaining the program's high standards of expertise and knowledge retention.
Accreditation
The ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification program is awaiting accreditation.
Exam Details
Duration
180 Minutes
Language
- English
Number of Questions
150 Multiple-choice Questions
Passing Score
60 %