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ISO 22301Foundation

ISO 22301: Foundation

Format

Self-paced (self-study)

Vendor

PECB

CPD Credits

14

Exam Duration

1 hour

Course Price

$899

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ISO 22301: Foundation

Overview

Understand how a BCMS prepares an organization to continue priority activities during disruption. Learn the purpose of ISO 22301 requirements and the relationship between planning, exercising, and improvement.

Study independently with official PECB reading materials and exercises on your schedule. The listed duration describes the curriculum scope. This is a self-study course; video eLearning and instructor-led sessions are separate delivery formats. Complete checkout on AuditHive to confirm your enrollment.

Check the official PECB course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

Curriculum

  1. Core concepts

    • Business impact analysis, continuity strategies, response plans, exercises, and recovery priorities.

  2. How the approach works

    • Explore the structure of the business continuity management system (BCMS) and how its activities support organizational objectives.

  3. Knowledge review

    • Use the course material to review key terms, requirements or guidance, and prepare for the Foundation examination.

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • Business continuity coordinators, resilience teams, and operational risk staff.
  • Learners seeking an introduction to ISO 22301 before choosing a practitioner or lead-level course.

Prerequisites

No formal course prerequisites are listed by PECB. This is an introductory option for learners building familiarity with the subject.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the purpose and structure of ISO 22301.
  • Recognize the main activities and responsibilities in business continuity.
  • Use the terminology to participate in discussions with more experienced practitioners.

Choosing the right course

Choose Foundation to build understanding. If your role requires leading implementation, management, or audits, compare the related practitioner courses and their prerequisites before enrolling.

Exam and credential requirements

Passing the applicable exam and completing PECB’s application requirements are separate from enrolling in the course. Review the official course details for exam rules, available languages, and credential conditions.

Confirm access dates, exam scheduling, and any retake conditions in your enrollment information. Certification maintenance or renewal requirements depend on the credential; consult PECB’s current rules.

What's Included

  • Official PECB self-study course materials
  • PECB examination and certification application fees
  • Course completion attestation: 14 CPD credits, subject to completion requirements

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