Foundation
ISO 22301 Foundation
2026 edition
Self-paced PECB training delivered via myPECB.
Global training partner Aegentra is an official PECB authorised training partner and an official CompTIA partner.
A two-day introduction to business continuity management systems based on ISO 22301. Covers the structure and requirements of the standard — the BCMS policy, top management commitment, internal audit, management review, and the continual improvement process — along with the fundamental concepts, principles, and management approach used in business continuity.
- Typical study effort
- 10–15 hours
- CPD credits
- 14
- Course languages
- English
Who it is for
- Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts and principles of business continuity
- Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS
- Individuals engaged in or responsible for business continuity activities in their organisations
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career in business continuity management
What you will learn
- Describe the business continuity management concepts and principles.
- Explain the main ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system.
- Identify potential actions and approaches that organisations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 22301.
Course content
Day 1 — Introduction to the business continuity management system (BCMS) and ISO 22301
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system
- Business continuity policy and top management commitment
- The structure and requirements of ISO 22301
- The correlation between ISO 22301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Day 2 — BCMS requirements and the certificate exam
- ISO 22301 requirements for a business continuity management system
- Internal audit and management review
- Continual improvement of the BCMS
- PECB ISO 22301 Foundation exam
Prerequisites
- None. There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
The exam
- Format
- Multiple-choice
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Questions
- 40 multiple-choice questions across 2 competency domains — fundamental principles and concepts of a business continuity management system (BCMS), and the ISO 22301 requirements for a BCMS across Clauses 4 to 10
- Pass mark
- 70%
What is included
Course materials
- PECB ISO 22301 Foundation slide deck (digital)
- Over 200 pages of information, discussion topics, examples, and quizzes
- 12 months access via myPECB
- Attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
Exam package
- Certificate and examination fees included in the course price
- One-hour exam covering two competency domains
- First exam attempt plus one free retake within 12 months
- PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation on pass