The BCI BCM Audit Course

BCM Audit Course

Drawing from the Audit Methodology advocated by the ISO 19011:2002(E), this workshop helps address all three phases of a BCM Audit – Pre-Audit, Onsite conduct of the Audit and Post Audit activities. More than 50% of the course duration is spent using hands-on audit activities designed to ensure that by the end of this workshop, participants would have effectively conducted their first real hands-on BCM Audit. Like the BCI Good Practice Guidelines, principles taught in this workshop can be used to audit against any BCM Standard or Framework, including the BS25999, NFPA, ASIS-BCM, SS540, ISO22301 etc.

Topics covered include:

  • Purpose and Objective of Auditing
  • Auditing Principles and Techniques
  • Auditing Terms and Definitions
  • Key BCMS elements to be Audited
  • Audit Scope and Coverage
  • Audit Logistics, Preparation and Planning
  • Performing the BCMS Audit, including Document Review
  • Audit Evidence, Findings and Non-Compliances
  • Report Preparation, Approval and Distribution
  • Audit Completion and Follow-up

Who Should Attend:
All Business Continuity professionals and those from other functions, who may be involved in the process of BCM Audit, Self-Assessment, Maintenance and Improvement in their or other areas.  This would cover professionals from all 3 levels (Strategic, Tactical and Operational). Also Internal and External Auditors responsible for auditing the effectiveness of the BCMS, and Lead Auditors/Auditors responsible for other Management Systems, interested in understanding more about the BCMS Audit

All instructors are MBCI certified

Course Length: 2-Days

Course Fee: $940.00

Please  Note: These BCI short courses are ideally suited for in-house training. It is recommended that delegates first pass the CBCI examination before considering this course.