Business Continuity & Crisis Management

ISO 22301 Foundation

This two day foundation course introduces the structure, intent, and practical application of a Business Continuity Management System aligned with ISO 22301:2019. Participants learn how continuity requirements fit into governance, risk, and operational control without treating BCMS as a standalone.

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2,500+ professionals trained100 % pass rate120+ countries600+ organisations

Who is this course for?

BCM Team Member

Understand BCMS fundamentals and contribute to implementation

Operations Manager

Speak the language of business continuity in cross-functional projects

Compliance Analyst

Grasp the ISO 22301 structure before specialising further

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Key takeaways

Explain how a BCMS is structured and governed
Identify required ISO 22301 controls and evidence
Support audits with clear BCMS documentation
Apply continuity concepts to real disruptions

Your trainers for this course

Henri HAENNI - Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance
Henri HAENNI

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer · ISO 22301 Lead Auditor · ISO 27001 Lead Implementer · ISO 27005 Risk Manager · EBIOS Risk Manager

Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance Consulting for large multinational corporations, government organization and internal organizations Certified international trainer and Lecturer at Sorbonne University Paris 1

30 years of experience in governance and information security. Lecturer at Sorbonne (Paris I Panthéon), EPFL graduate. Led ISO deployments for The Global Fund, central banks, and government organizations across 3 continents.
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12 PECBCertifications
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Roberto GROSSO CIPONTE

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer · ISO 22301 Lead Auditor · ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager · ISO 37301 Lead Implementer · Lead Crisis Manager

Expert en gestion de la continuité des affaires et en gestion des risques avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les entreprises de grande consommation. Direction de la mise en oeuvre de BCM dans divers environnements géopolitiques. Gestion de centres d'appels dans le monde entier pendant près de 10 ans.

Plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la mise en œuvre de programmes à fort impact en matière de gestion des risques d'entreprise, de continuité des activités et de gestion de crise au sein d'organisations internationales, dont Nestlé. Conseiller de confiance auprès des directions générales, j'ai conçu et déployé des cadres de résilience conformes aux normes ISO, dirigé des simulations de crise à grande échelle et piloté des initiatives de transformation d'entreprise en Europe, aux États-Unis et au Moyen-Orient. Mon expertise réside dans la transformation de problématiques de risques complexes en stratégies concrètes, renforçant ainsi la résilience organisationnelle à grande échelle. J'enseigne à l'Université de Genève et suis formateur certifié pour cadres dirigeants.
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Course Description

This two day foundation course introduces the structure, intent, and practical application of a Business Continuity Management System aligned with ISO 22301:2019. Participants learn how continuity requirements fit into governance, risk, and operational control without treating BCMS as a standalone exercise. The course explains core components such as policy, roles, documentation, performance evaluation, audits, and management review. Emphasis is placed on how organizations establish, operate, and maintain continuity capabilities that withstand disruption and regulatory scrutiny. The training prepares participants to understand certification expectations, engage effectively with auditors, and support continuity programs with clear evidence and disciplined processes.

    • Describe the core elements of an ISO 22301 compliant BCMS
    • Interpret ISO 22301 clauses and their operational intent
    • Differentiate mandatory requirements from supporting practices
    • Relate BCMS controls to other management system standards
    • Prepare basic inputs for audits and management reviews
    • Recognize gaps between current practices and ISO expectations

Professional Testimonials

★★★★★
“Had a great experience learning with Abilene Academy, it has been an extremely long time since I have attended an external formal training outside of the business organization I work in. I found this training to be truly beneficial for me to attend. the overall delivery of the course by Henri was superb, he kept us well engage despite having half of the room online and half face to face. The communication from the advisors from the initial enquiry regrading the course up until now has also been great! definitely recommending to my colleagues. Thank you!”
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Tracey Gillett

Crisis and Operations Management

TUI
★★★★★
“Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.”
AT

Andreas Tamberg

Senior advisors enterprise risk management

The Global Fund
★★★★★
“Another stellar training course run by Abilene, thank you for the outstanding organization and logistics. The PECB training material is very rich, well presented with clear explanations and notes.”
SB

Simon Baynes

BCMS Manager

MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY SA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 22301 and why does it matter?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents — protecting operations, reputation, and stakeholder trust.

“Treat ISO 22301 as a management system first. Plans without governance fail when pressure hits.”

Alexis HIRSCHHORN

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

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What are the core elements of a BCMS?

A BCMS consists of governance, risk assessment, continuity strategies, operational controls, and continual improvement. These elements ensure continuity is managed systematically rather than informally.

“If one BCMS element is missing, the whole system becomes fragile.”

Marc BOUVIER

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer • ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

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How does ISO 22301 align with other ISO standards?

ISO 22301 uses the same high level structure as other ISO management standards. This enables integration with existing governance, risk, and compliance systems.

“Integration reduces audit fatigue and improves decision quality.”

Alexis HIRSCHHORN

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

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What does the ISO 22301 Foundation exam cover?

The exam covers fundamental BCMS principles and ISO 22301 requirements. It tests understanding rather than implementation expertise.

“Foundation exams reward clarity of understanding, not memorized clauses.”

Lekë ZOGAJ

ISO 22301 Lead Auditor • CISM® Exam Bootcamp

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Who should take an ISO 22301 Foundation course?

The course is suited for professionals involved in continuity, resilience, or compliance. It is also appropriate for those considering a career in business continuity.

“If you touch continuity decisions, you need to understand the standard.”

Marc BOUVIER

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer • ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

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