ICTQual ISO 22317 BIA Internal Auditor

The course combines ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis knowledge with internal auditing practice, practical audit application, Approved Training Centre assessment, flexible delivery formats, and progression into BCM, risk, audit, and consulting roles.

• ISO 22317-focused Business Impact Analysis internal auditor training

• Coverage of BIA principles, requirements, techniques, audits, reporting, and continual improvement

• Designed to develop skills for planning, conducting, documenting, and reporting BIA audits

• 5-day training programme delivered through Approved Training Centres

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

• Suitable for online, in-person, or blended delivery subject to Approved Training Centre decision

The ICTQual ISO 22317 BIA Internal Auditor course is designed for learners who need to understand and audit Business Impact Analysis processes within business continuity management. It focuses on the ISO 22317 guideline approach to assessing impacts of disruptions on key organizational activities and functions.

• Builds understanding of BIA as a core component of business continuity management

• Develops competence in auditing BIA processes against ISO 22317 guidance

• Supports identification of improvement areas in organizational BIA practices

• Covers planning, conducting, reporting, and following up BIA audits

• Links BIA auditing to resilience, preparedness, and business continuity capability

• Supports career development in BCM, risk management, auditing, and consultancy

Learners will gain the knowledge and practical audit skills required to understand ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis processes, assess their effectiveness, and support continual improvement.

• Understand the purpose and significance of BIA in business continuity management

• Identify key concepts and terminology related to BIA processes

• Apply auditing techniques to assess the effectiveness of BIA processes and procedures

• Interpret ISO 22317 requirements and guidelines for conducting BIA

• Apply BIA techniques including risk assessment, business process analysis, and impact assessment

• Prepare audit findings, reports, recommendations, follow-up actions, and improvement strategies

This course is suitable for professionals involved in business continuity management, risk management, internal auditing, or related fields, and individuals seeking to strengthen their understanding of BIA principles and practices.

• Business continuity management professionals

• Risk management professionals

• Internal auditors

• Compliance, resilience, and governance professionals

• Consultants involved in BIA, BCM, or organizational resilience

• Individuals seeking career development in BIA auditing and business continuity

Entry requirements may vary by provider, but learners are typically expected to have minimum education, relevant professional exposure, ISO awareness, English language ability, and computer literacy.

• Minimum educational qualification such as high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience in BCM, risk management, internal auditing, or related fields preferred

• Basic understanding of ISO standards, especially ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management, English language proficiency, and computer literacy

The course includes mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres using multiple-choice questions to evaluate understanding and practical application of ISO 22317 BIA auditing concepts.

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

• Quiz assessment consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Evaluation of comprehension of course material and application of concepts in practical situations

• Minimum passing score of 75% required

Successful learners can progress into advanced certifications, specialist BCM and audit roles, consulting, leadership, academic development, and continuous professional development pathways.

• Advanced certification programmes in business continuity, auditing, or related fields such as CBCP, CISA, or CIA with BCM focus

• Specialist BIA auditing roles in sectors such as finance, healthcare, information technology, and other resilience-critical industries

• Leadership roles such as Business Continuity Manager, Disaster Recovery Manager, or Chief Resilience Officer

• Consulting, advisory, academic, mentoring, training, global engagement, and continuous professional development opportunities