PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Training: Build and Run a BCMS
This five-day course teaches you to lead the implementation of an ISO 22301 business continuity management system, from scoping through to the certification audit. It follows PECB's IMS2 methodology and closes with the Lead Implementer exam.
The essentials
Publisher : PECB
Certification : PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
Duration : 5 days, exam included on day 5 (31 CPD credits)
Level : Advanced
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : 80 multiple-choice questions · 3 h · open book · 70% to pass
Exam voucher : Official PECB offer: exam and certification fees are included, plus one free exam retake within 12 months if you do not pass the first time.
Understand BCMS principles and read ISO 22301 from an implementer's point of view.
Scope the project: context, boundaries, top management commitment, continuity policy.
Run the business impact analysis and the risk assessment.
Select continuity strategies and solutions, then write the supporting plans.
Set up an exercise programme and measure how the system performs.
Get the organization ready for a third-party certification audit.
Program
Day 1 – The standard and project initiation
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Business continuity principles
Context, scope and leadership
Day 2 – Planning the implementation
Continuity policy
Risks, opportunities and objectives
Risk assessment and BIA
Day 3 – Implementing the BCMS
Continuity strategies and solutions
Incident response and continuity plans
Exercise programme and documentation
Day 4 – Monitoring, improvement and audit readiness
Monitoring and measurement
Internal audit and management review
Nonconformities and continual improvement
Preparing for the certification audit
Day 5 – Certification exam
Three-hour PECB exam
Prerequisites
PECB expects a basic understanding of business continuity and management principles.
If you are new to the topic, ISO 22301 Foundation is a good starting point.
Target audience
Business continuity managers and consultants
Professionals tasked with deploying a BCMS
People responsible for keeping an existing BCMS compliant
Members of a continuity or crisis management team
The exam
The three-hour exam takes place on day five, online with remote proctoring through the PECB Exams app or on paper through a partner. It has 80 multiple-choice questions, stand-alone or scenario-based, across seven domains; planning and implementation carry 18 questions each. It is open book (standard, course materials and notes allowed) and the pass mark is 70%. Depending on your experience you then hold Provisional Implementer, Implementer, Lead Implementer (five years' experience including two in continuity, 300 project hours) or Senior Lead Implementer. Certification lasts three years, subject to CPD and an annual maintenance fee.
Preparation tips
Planning and implementation are worth 45% of the marks: practise moving from BIA to strategies to plans.
Tab your copy of the standard before the exam so you can find any clause in seconds.
On scenario questions, look for the best decision for the organization, not just the right definition.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I become a Lead Implementer without experience?
No. Without experience, passing gives you Provisional Implementer. You can apply to upgrade later, once you can document the professional experience and continuity project hours each level requires.
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor?
The first builds and runs the BCMS; the second assesses it against the standard. Pick the one that matches your current role. Many continuity professionals end up taking both, because knowing how auditors think makes implementation smoother.
How long is the exam?
Three hours for 80 open-book multiple-choice questions. Non-native speakers can ask PECB for extra time.
Does the certification need renewing?
It is valid for three years; you keep it active by reporting CPD hours and paying the annual fee.
Can I take the course online or in Casablanca?
Both. We run it as a live online class, in person in Casablanca, or on-site at your organization, taught in French or English depending on the group. For on-site sessions we can adapt examples and case studies to your sector and schedule the exam with you.