Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) courses

Internal BCMS auditor course

Who should take this course?

Those who audit an organization's processes as part of the internal BCMS audit programme. (Course requirement for certification as an internal auditor on the BCMS programme)

What will I learn?

• How to plan a BCMS audit
• How to audit aspects of a business continuity management system
• How to report a BCMS audit

How long?

2 days

BCMS auditor conversion course

Who should take this course?

Auditors with competence in another process based management system (i.e. QMS, EMS ) who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge to audit against BS 25999-2:2007 or equivalent. (Course requirement for certification as an auditor on the BCMS programme).

What will I learn?

• The management systems approach to managing business continuity risks
• The requirements of BS 25999-2:2007
• Specific BCMS audit approaches

How long?

3 days plus a 2 hour examination

BCMS auditor/lead auditor course

Who should take this course?

Those intending to acquire the competence to audit an organization's BCMS to meet the requirements of BS 25999-2:2007, either as third or second party auditor. (Course requirement for certification as an auditor on the BCMS auditor programme)

What will I learn?

• The management systems approach to identifying and managing business continuity risks
• The requirements of BS 25999-2:2007
• How to plan, complete and report the audit of an entire BCMS

How long?

5 days plus a 2 hour written examination