Training Module
Auditing Business Impact Analysis & Continuity Strategies
Assess BIA prioritisation, recovery objectives credibility, and continuity strategy alignment in ISO 22301 audits
Training Module
Auditing Business Impact Analysis & Continuity Strategies
Assess BIA prioritisation, recovery objectives credibility, and continuity strategy alignment in ISO 22301 audits
Training Module
Auditing Business Impact Analysis & Continuity Strategies
Assess BIA prioritisation, recovery objectives credibility, and continuity strategy alignment in ISO 22301 audits
Move from “documented BIA” to decision-grade recovery priorities and strategies
In ISO 22301 audits, BIA outputs and continuity strategies often look complete on paper but fail under plausibility checks and dependency reality. This module sharpens how auditors test prioritisation logic, recovery time and point objectives, and strategy feasibility without re-teaching continuity or risk methods.
Move from “documented BIA” to decision-grade recovery priorities and strategies
In ISO 22301 audits, BIA outputs and continuity strategies often look complete on paper but fail under plausibility checks and dependency reality. This module sharpens how auditors test prioritisation logic, recovery time and point objectives, and strategy feasibility without re-teaching continuity or risk methods.
Move from “documented BIA” to decision-grade recovery priorities and strategies
In ISO 22301 audits, BIA outputs and continuity strategies often look complete on paper but fail under plausibility checks and dependency reality. This module sharpens how auditors test prioritisation logic, recovery time and point objectives, and strategy feasibility without re-teaching continuity or risk methods.
Training module overview
Training module overview
Training module overview
Many organisations can present a “finished” business impact analysis and continuity strategy set, yet the underlying prioritisation logic is unclear, recovery time and point objectives are copied from assumptions, and strategy choices are not traceable to real dependencies and risk exposure. Audits then risk confirming documentation rather than the organisation’s actual continuity capability.
This standard-specific audit add-on focuses on how to audit ISO 22301 business impact analysis outputs and continuity strategies: what credible logic looks like, where evidence should exist, and which failure modes typically produce false assurance. It is designed for internal auditors and third-party auditors (for example, certification bodies or independent assurance providers) and assumes audit craft fundamentals are already in place.
Many organisations can present a “finished” business impact analysis and continuity strategy set, yet the underlying prioritisation logic is unclear, recovery time and point objectives are copied from assumptions, and strategy choices are not traceable to real dependencies and risk exposure. Audits then risk confirming documentation rather than the organisation’s actual continuity capability.
This standard-specific audit add-on focuses on how to audit ISO 22301 business impact analysis outputs and continuity strategies: what credible logic looks like, where evidence should exist, and which failure modes typically produce false assurance. It is designed for internal auditors and third-party auditors (for example, certification bodies or independent assurance providers) and assumes audit craft fundamentals are already in place.
Applicable environments
This module focuses on auditing clauses and controls that are specific to ISO 22301. It is intended for auditors working with organisations operating an business continuity management system (BCMS) according to this standard.
Target audience
Target audience
Target audience
Aspiring auditors who want to audit business continuity management systems against ISO 22301 following best practices
Practising ISO 22301 auditors who want to strengthen their audit knowledge, judgement, and effectiveness
Aspiring auditors who want to audit business continuity management systems against ISO 22301 following best practices
Practising ISO 22301 auditors who want to strengthen their audit knowledge, judgement, and effectiveness
Decision support
Is this module for you?
It is a good fit if you…
seek to audit whether BIA results support credible recovery priorities.
are aiming to judge recovery objectives against impact logic and dependencies.
focus on evidence for prioritisation, not document completeness.
are prepared to test strategy alignment with realistic disruption scenarios.
expect to strengthen audit conclusions on continuity decision quality.
seek to audit whether BIA results support credible recovery priorities.
are aiming to judge recovery objectives against impact logic and dependencies.
focus on evidence for prioritisation, not document completeness.
are prepared to test strategy alignment with realistic disruption scenarios.
expect to strengthen audit conclusions on continuity decision quality.
If most of the points above apply, this module is likely a good fit.
It may not be the best fit if you…
prefer to conduct BIAs or design continuity strategies.
are looking for methods to calculate impacts or set recovery targets.
focus primarily on resilience design or continuity planning.
do not intend to audit BIA and strategy under ISO 22301.
prefer to conduct BIAs or design continuity strategies.
are looking for methods to calculate impacts or set recovery targets.
focus primarily on resilience design or continuity planning.
do not intend to audit BIA and strategy under ISO 22301.
Agenda
Agenda
Agenda
Auditing BIA logic and prioritisation
Testing recovery time and point objectives credibility
Auditing continuity strategy selection and alignment
Cross-checks that surface “false assurance”
Common nonconformities and systemic issues in ISO 22301 BIA/strategy audits
Case-based audit simulation
Show detailed agenda...
Auditing BIA logic and prioritisation
Testing recovery time and point objectives credibility
Auditing continuity strategy selection and alignment
Cross-checks that surface “false assurance”
Common nonconformities and systemic issues in ISO 22301 BIA/strategy audits
Case-based audit simulation
Show detailed agenda...
Auditing BIA logic and prioritisation
Testing recovery time and point objectives credibility
Auditing continuity strategy selection and alignment
Cross-checks that surface “false assurance”
Common nonconformities and systemic issues in ISO 22301 BIA/strategy audits
Case-based audit simulation
Show detailed agenda...
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Key outcomes
Evaluate whether BIA prioritisation logic is coherent, consistently applied, and decision-grade (not just documented)
Test the credibility of recovery time and recovery point objectives using plausibility and dependency checks
Assess whether continuity strategies are traceable to BIA outputs and recovery objectives, with explicit assumptions and constraints
Evaluate whether BIA prioritisation logic is coherent, consistently applied, and decision-grade (not just documented)
Test the credibility of recovery time and recovery point objectives using plausibility and dependency checks
Assess whether continuity strategies are traceable to BIA outputs and recovery objectives, with explicit assumptions and constraints
Additional capabilities
Select and interpret evidence sources that demonstrate feasibility (or reveal gaps) across internal and outsourced dependencies
Formulate audit conclusions on adequacy and effectiveness without drifting into generic audit craft or continuity design
Identify typical “false assurance” patterns in BIA and strategy artefacts and translate them into targeted audit trails
Select and interpret evidence sources that demonstrate feasibility (or reveal gaps) across internal and outsourced dependencies
Formulate audit conclusions on adequacy and effectiveness without drifting into generic audit craft or continuity design
Identify typical “false assurance” patterns in BIA and strategy artefacts and translate them into targeted audit trails
Additional benefits
Additional benefits
Additional benefits
Learning materials
Slide deck
Participant workbook
Templates & tools
Practical, reusable artefacts to apply the module directly to your organisation.
BIA-to-strategy audit trail map (traceability worksheet)
RTO/RPO plausibility checklist (constraints and dependency prompts)
Evidence source catalogue for BIA and strategy audits (what to ask for, what it should demonstrate)
Red-flag library: common BIA and strategy failure modes in ISO 22301 audits
Optional AI prompt set for consistency checks across BIA, recovery objectives, and strategy statements (supporting auditor judgement; not a decision-maker)
BIA-to-strategy audit trail map (traceability worksheet)
RTO/RPO plausibility checklist (constraints and dependency prompts)
Evidence source catalogue for BIA and strategy audits (what to ask for, what it should demonstrate)
Red-flag library: common BIA and strategy failure modes in ISO 22301 audits
Optional AI prompt set for consistency checks across BIA, recovery objectives, and strategy statements (supporting auditor judgement; not a decision-maker)
Confirmation
Certificate of completion
Module ID
HAM-BC-A-01
Domain
Audience
Auditor
Language
English
Delivery
Live virtual
Duration
3 h
List price
CHF 250
Excl. VAT. VAT may apply depending on customer location and status.
Delivery & learning format
Delivery & learning format
Delivery & learning format
Virtual live teaching
This module is delivered live, with a strong focus on discussion, practical application, and direct interaction with the instructor.
Sessions work through realistic examples, clarify concepts in context, and apply methods directly to participants’ organisational realities.
Custom delivery options
For organisations with specific constraints or learning objectives, the module can be adapted in format or scope, including in-house delivery and contextualised case material.
Not sure if this module is right for you?
Not sure if this module is right for you?
Not sure if this module is right for you?
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
Assumed background
This module assumes participants already have the ability to conduct audits and write defensible findings. It also assumes working familiarity with ISO 22301 terms and typical business continuity artefacts (BIA outputs, recovery objectives, continuity strategies).
Helpful background includes:
Evidence-based auditing, sampling, and professional judgement in management system audits
Ability to read continuity documentation critically (without redesigning it)
Basic understanding of organisational dependencies (technology, people, facilities, suppliers)
This module assumes participants already have the ability to conduct audits and write defensible findings. It also assumes working familiarity with ISO 22301 terms and typical business continuity artefacts (BIA outputs, recovery objectives, continuity strategies).
Helpful background includes:
Evidence-based auditing, sampling, and professional judgement in management system audits
Ability to read continuity documentation critically (without redesigning it)
Basic understanding of organisational dependencies (technology, people, facilities, suppliers)
Preparatory modules
Foundational modules (depending on background)
Useful if you are new to the underlying concepts or want a shared baseline before attending this module.
Audit Foundations
Understand core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design
7 h
Audit Foundations
Understand core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design
7 h
Audit Foundations
Understand core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design
7 h
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries to build and operate effective management systems
7 h
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries to build and operate effective management systems
7 h
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries to build and operate effective management systems
7 h
Supporting modules (optional)
Helpful if you want to deepen related skills, but not required to participate effectively.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Learn the skills for effective interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Learn the skills for effective interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Learn the skills for effective interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure
7 h
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
After completion of this module, the following modules are ideal to further deepen your competence. If you are looking for a structured learning path, modules can also be taken as part of a professional track.
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We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.