The PECB ISO 22301 Foundation course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and principles of business continuity and the requirements of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301.
The course helps participants understand how organizations can prepare for disruptive incidents, protect critical activities, maintain essential operations, and recover effectively. It covers important topics such as BCMS policy, leadership commitment, business continuity planning, performance evaluation, internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement.
This course is suitable for:
- Managers and consultants seeking foundational knowledge of business continuity
- Professionals who want to understand ISO 22301 requirements
- Individuals involved in business continuity activities within their organizations
- Members of Business Continuity Management System implementation teams
- Professionals interested in starting a career in business continuity management
There are no prerequisites for participating in this course.
This is a fully self-paced package available in Self-Study or eLearning format, depending on the selected activation option and language availability.
Both formats provide access to the official PECB digital course materials through the myPECB platform. The eLearning format also includes prerecorded training videos delivered by experienced PECB trainers.
All official study materials and training videos are provided directly through the myPECB platform and are not hosted on the CertiBanks website.
Important: Create Your PECB Account
Before purchasing or requesting activation, please create a free PECB Member Account through the official myPECB portal.
Your PECB account is required for course enrollment, access to the official study materials and videos, examination scheduling, examination results, and the certificate application.
How the Process Works
- Create your PECB Member Account through the official myPECB platform.
- Purchase the package from CertiBanks.
- Provide us with your full name, PECB account email address, preferred course language, and selected delivery format.
- CertiBanks will register you for the official PECB ISO 22301 Foundation course.
- Once registration is completed, the official course materials will become available in your myPECB dashboard.
- If the eLearning format is selected, the prerecorded training videos will also become available through your myPECB account.
- Study the course materials and complete the exercises and quizzes at your own pace.
- Schedule and take your PECB ISO 22301 Foundation examination through the PECB platform.
- After passing the examination, submit your certificate application through your myPECB account.
What This Package Includes
- Official PECB ISO 22301 Foundation enrollment
- Access to the official digital course materials through myPECB
- More than 200 pages of explanatory training materials
- Practical examples, discussion topics, exercises, and quizzes
- Prerecorded training videos when activated in the eLearning format
- First PECB examination attempt
- One free examination retake in case of failure
- Certificate application fee
- Course completion attestation with 14 CPD credits
- Eligibility to claim the applicable PECB digital badge after obtaining the certificate
- Registration, activation, and general guidance from the CertiBanks team
PECB confirms that the course includes more than 200 pages of training materials, examination and certificate fees, an attestation worth 14 CPD credits, and one free examination retake in case of failure.
Examination and Certificate Information
The package includes the first examination attempt and one free retake.
For Self-Study and eLearning packages, the examination cycle, including the first attempt and free retake, must be completed within 12 months of the package purchase date.
The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge across the following competency domains:
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a Business Continuity Management System
- ISO 22301 requirements for a Business Continuity Management System
The examination covers topics such as:
- Fundamental business continuity concepts and principles
- The purpose and benefits of a BCMS
- The context of the organization
- Interested parties and their requirements
- Determining the scope of the BCMS
- Leadership and management commitment
- Business continuity policy
- Organizational roles and responsibilities
- Risks and opportunities
- Business continuity objectives and planning
- Resources, competence, awareness, and communication
- Documented information
- Operational planning and control
- Business impact analysis
- Risk assessment
- Business continuity strategies and solutions
- Business continuity plans and procedures
- Exercise and testing programs
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audits and management reviews
- Nonconformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement
The exact examination format, duration, available languages, and scheduling options are determined by PECB and should be reviewed through the PECB platform when scheduling the examination.
Certificate Requirements
After successfully completing the course and passing the examination, you can apply for the:
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation
This is an entry-level certificate demonstrating that the holder understands the fundamental concepts, principles, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity management.
No previous professional experience, management system audit experience, or BCMS project experience is required.
Candidates must:
- Complete the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation training course
- Pass the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation examination
- Submit the certificate application through myPECB
- Agree to follow the PECB Code of Ethics
Once the certificate application is reviewed and approved by PECB, the certificate and applicable digital badge will become available through the candidate’s myPECB account.
Course Delivery Format
This package is fully self-paced and does not require attendance on specific dates.
Self-Study Format
The Self-Study format provides access to the official digital course materials, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes through the myPECB platform.
The Self-Study format does not include scheduled live classes or prerecorded training videos.
eLearning Format
The eLearning format includes the official digital course materials together with prerecorded training videos delivered by experienced PECB trainers.
The videos are divided into sections and subsections, allowing candidates to study each topic gradually, review completed sections, and continue according to their own schedule.
The eLearning course is available online through the myPECB platform and can be accessed according to the candidate’s own schedule. PECB currently lists ISO 22301 Foundation eLearning in English.
Course Structure
The two-day course agenda represents the structure and estimated content of the training. It does not require attendance on two specific or consecutive days.
The course generally covers:
- Introduction to business continuity management
- Fundamental business continuity concepts and principles
- Introduction to ISO 22301
- Purpose and benefits of a Business Continuity Management System
- Structure of ISO management system standards
- Context of the organization
- Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
- Determining the scope of the BCMS
- Leadership and management commitment
- Business continuity policy
- Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Risks and opportunities
- Business continuity objectives and planning
- Resources required for the BCMS
- Competence, awareness, and communication
- Documented information
- Operational planning and control
- Business impact analysis and risk assessment
- Business continuity strategies and solutions
- Business continuity plans and procedures
- Exercise and testing programs
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audits
- Management reviews
- Nonconformities and corrective actions
- Continual improvement
- Preparation for the PECB ISO 22301 Foundation examination
Course and examination language availability may vary. Please confirm your preferred course language and delivery format before activation.
Any language or delivery-format change requested after enrollment will be subject to PECB approval and availability.
Need Help?
CertiBanks will support you with package registration, activation, and general guidance throughout the process.
The official study materials, prerecorded videos for eLearning packages, examination scheduling, examination results, certificate application, and digital badge are accessed and managed through your myPECB account.
Before Purchasing
Please create your free myPECB account before placing your order.
Please also confirm whether you prefer the Self-Study or eLearning delivery format before activation.
Once registration is completed, your official course materials, examination services, results, and certificate application will be available through your myPECB account.