ICTQual ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Lead Auditor Course
The ICTQual ISO 22317 BIA Lead Auditor course develops competence to plan, conduct, report, and follow up BIA audits, supporting resilience, risk mitigation, and business continuity improvement.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB course is structured as a 5-day Lead Auditor training programme covering ISO 22317 business impact analysis principles, BIA audit planning, practical application, and approved-centre assessment.
- Focuses on ISO 22317 guidelines for formal and documented Business Impact Analysis processes
- Covers 7 study units aligned with BIA principles, impact analysis, business continuity strategies, and audit execution
- Develops skills to plan, conduct, report, and follow up BIA audits effectively
- Includes practical exercises, case studies, and interactive learning activities
- Supports learners in evaluating critical business functions, resources, dependencies, risks, and disruption impacts
- Includes mandatory assessment conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres
About This Course
The ICTQual ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals who need to audit Business Impact Analysis processes in line with ISO 22317 guidance. It supports the development of audit competence for evaluating BIA activities, identifying improvement opportunities, and strengthening business continuity capability.
Provides a structured understanding of ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis guidance
Builds competence in assessing BIA processes within business continuity management
Strengthens knowledge of critical functions, dependencies, resources, and recovery priorities
Develops practical audit planning, audit execution, evidence collection, and reporting skills
Supports risk mitigation and organizational continuity improvement
Prepares learners for advanced roles in business continuity, risk management, auditing, and consultancy
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to understand ISO 22317, conduct BIA audits, evaluate BIA effectiveness, and recommend improvements for business continuity and resilience.
Understand the fundamental concepts, objectives, terminology, and principles of Business Impact Analysis
Interpret ISO 22317 guidance and apply it to effective BIA processes within organizations
Explain BIA methodologies, processes, documentation requirements, and reporting practices
Identify and prioritize critical business functions, processes, resources, and dependencies
Conduct risk assessment and impact analysis to support recovery priorities and continuity planning
Plan, execute, report, and follow up BIA audits using appropriate audit evidence and recommendations
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for professionals involved in business continuity, risk management, auditing, compliance, disaster recovery, and organizational resilience who need to understand or lead audits of BIA processes.
Business Continuity Managers and Business Continuity Practitioners
Risk Managers, Risk Analysts, and Resilience Professionals
Internal Auditors and Lead Auditors involved in business continuity or operational resilience
Compliance Officers and Governance Professionals
Business Analysts involved in critical process and impact assessment
Consultants and professionals responsible for disaster recovery, continuity planning, and organizational preparedness
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO 22317 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Lead Auditor Course course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Fundamentals of ISO 22317 Standard
Principles and Processes of BIA
Identifying Critical Business Functions and Resources
Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis
Business Continuity Strategies and Solutions
Audit Planning and Execution
Course Requirements
Entry requirements may vary by provider and Approved Training Centre, but learners should be able to engage with business continuity, risk, audit, and ISO standard terminology in English.
Basic educational background or equivalent professional knowledge sufficient to understand business continuity, auditing, and risk management concepts
Recommended familiarity or experience in business continuity management, risk management, internal auditing, compliance, disaster recovery, or ISO management systems
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres and evaluates learners’ understanding of ISO 22317 concepts, BIA audit methods, practical application, and ability to produce audit-based recommendations.
Knowledge-based assessment covering ISO 22317 principles, BIA concepts, audit terminology, and business continuity requirements
Practical assignments based on BIA audit planning, audit execution, evidence collection, and audit documentation
Case-study analysis involving critical business functions, disruption impacts, risks, recovery priorities, and continuity strategies
Audit reporting and follow-up task requiring findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and improvement planning
Progression
Successful learners can progress into advanced business continuity, risk management, auditing, and resilience roles or pursue further certifications related to business continuity and management system auditing.
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor training for Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO 31000 Risk Management training or related risk management certification
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training for Information Security Management Systems
Career progression into business continuity management, resilience consultancy, internal auditing, compliance, and disaster recovery leadership roles
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