BSI's "BS 25999 Internal Auditor Course" assists participants in developing the skills and knowledge to conduct audits and self-assessments against the requirements of BS 25999-2, Business Continuity Management - Part 2: Specification. Through small group activities, audit role-plays, and lively discussions, students gain a thorough understanding of the principles of auditing and how to apply the guidance of ISO 19011, "Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing" to implement effective audit programmes for a business continuity management system. This course also reviews the Business Continuity Management - Code of Practice, BS 25999-1 and best practice surrounding maintenance and review of business continuity management systems.
Who should attend?
- Participants responsible for auditing a business continuity management system
- Practitioners who will be performing audits
- Participants planning to perform self-assessments
- Consultants planning to provide independent audits
- Existing auditors who will be performing Business Continuity Management audits
- Participants responsible for auditing supply chains
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Clarify the different purposes of BS 25999 Part 1 and Part 2
- Understand the Business Continuity Management Code of Practice, BS 25999-1
- Explain the requirements of BS 25999-2
- Plan an audit for business continuity management systems
- Plan and conduct opening and closing audit meetings
- Conduct an audit of a business continuity management system
- Manage successful audit communication and interviews
- Articulate and present audit findings
- Write a succinct audit report
- Conduct audit follow-up and close out
Duration
3 Days
Prerequisite
It would be beneficial for participants to have some understanding of business continuity and have good knowledge of the business systems in their organization before attending this course.
Next steps
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