A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for IT Consultants Managing Business Continuity
Build trusted, regulator-facing continuity plans that stand up under scrutiny
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Frequent rework on business continuity plans due to unclear control ownership and ambiguous testing outcomes
The situation this course is for
IT consultants are often handed incomplete or inconsistent business continuity requirements, forced to reconcile gaps between operational reality and auditor expectations. This leads to repeated cycles, last-minute fixes, and dependency on senior reviewers to unblock progress, slowing impact and diluting ownership.
Who this is for
IT Consultant in a UK-based consultancy firm, working across client environments to implement and validate business continuity frameworks aligned with ISO 22301 and regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA, UK GDPR)
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking board-level overview content, non-practitioners, or those focused solely on disaster recovery technical scripting without governance context
What you walk away with
- Own the full ISO 22301 statement of applicability with confidence and source-backed rationale
- Produce regulator-facing continuity documentation that passes first-time review
- Lead M&A integration reviews for business continuity without senior oversight
- Standardise client deliverables using a repeatable, audit-ready playbook
- Anticipate and neutralise common pushback from internal audit and compliance teams
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 in the UK Regulatory Context
Ground your practice in the specific requirements of ISO 22301 as interpreted by UK regulators, including FCA and PRA expectations for resilience reporting and escalation thresholds.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 22301 applicability
- Key clauses in UK financial services
- Regulatory alignment with SS1/21
- Mapping to UK GDPR resilience expectations
- Differences from ISO 27001
- Role of the IT consultant in continuity design
- Common misconceptions in audit scope
- Stakeholder expectations in consulting engagements
- Documentation hierarchy for compliance
- Control ownership models
- Testing frequency benchmarks
- Reporting to non-technical leadership
Module 2. Initiating the Business Impact Analysis
Learn how to conduct a defensible, repeatable BIA that withstands internal and external scrutiny, with templates for cross-functional validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining critical functions
- Identifying recovery time objectives
- Engaging process owners
- Documenting maximum tolerable downtime
- Validating with operational data
- Handling conflicting stakeholder views
- Scaling BIA across client types
- Avoiding common classification errors
- Linking BIA to risk registers
- Version control for BIA updates
- Using BIA to shape test planning
- Presenting findings to technical and non-technical teams
Module 3. Designing the Business Continuity Strategy
Build a resilient strategy that aligns with client risk appetite, technical constraints, and regulatory timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining recovery strategies
- Selecting alternate site models
- IT replication requirements
- Data backup frequency alignment
- Manual workarounds design
- Third-party dependencies
- Cost-benefit of redundancy options
- Executive summary drafting
- Risk treatment decisions
- Strategy sign-off workflow
- Client-specific adaptation
- Benchmarking against peer firms
Module 4. Developing the Business Continuity Plan
Structure a clear, actionable continuity plan that integrates with existing IT service frameworks and meets auditor expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Plan structure and hierarchy
- Incident response coordination
- Crisis communication protocols
- Team activation workflows
- Vendor escalation paths
- Integration with ITIL change management
- Plan distribution controls
- Confidentiality handling
- Versioning and review cycles
- Plan accessibility during outages
- Linking to incident playbooks
- Audit trail maintenance
Module 5. Testing and Exercising the Plan
Design and lead tests that validate plan effectiveness without disrupting operations, including walkthroughs, simulations, and full-scale drills.
12 chapters in this module
- Types of continuity tests
- Test frequency requirements
- Designing test scenarios
- Involving business units
- Measuring test success
- Documenting test outcomes
- Reporting to compliance teams
- Handling test failures
- Third-party observation protocols
- Remote test execution
- Post-test review meetings
- Lessons learned integration
Module 6. Maintaining Plan Currency
Establish a rhythm of review and update that keeps the plan relevant amid organisational changes, technology shifts, and evolving threats.
12 chapters in this module
- Change detection triggers
- Post-incident plan review
- M&A integration updates
- IT infrastructure change tracking
- Personnel changes and plan access
- Annual review best practices
- External dependency monitoring
- Regulatory change alerts
- Automated review reminders
- Stakeholder revalidation
- Version control systems
- Archiving obsolete versions
Module 7. Internal Audit and Compliance Review
Anticipate and respond to audit findings with confidence, using standardised evidence packages and rebuttal frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence collection standards
- Common audit findings
- Responding to non-conformities
- Corrective action planning
- Audit communication protocols
- Leveraging ISO 22301 for ISO 27001 alignment
- Cross-framework consistency
- Audit trail completeness
- Handling auditor disagreements
- Follow-up timing expectations
- Building audit credibility
Module 8. Managing Third-Party Dependencies
Assess and monitor the continuity posture of critical vendors and outsourced providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk assessment
- Contractual continuity clauses
- Vendor continuity plan review
- On-site audit rights
- Subcontractor oversight
- Geographic concentration risk
- Cyber resilience dependencies
- SLA alignment with RTOs
- Vendor testing participation
- Exit strategy planning
- Multi-tier dependency mapping
- Reporting vendor gaps to clients
Module 9. Leading M&A Integration Reviews
Own the continuity assessment track during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of resilience frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-acquisition due diligence
- Continuity plan gap analysis
- Harmonising control frameworks
- Impact on existing clients
- Data migration continuity
- Personnel integration risks
- Brand transition planning
- Regulatory notification triggers
- Stakeholder communication
- Timeline for convergence
- Managing cultural resistance
- Reporting to integration leads
Module 10. Responding to Regulator Requests
Prepare and deliver continuity documentation that meets FCA and PRA scrutiny during inspections and thematic reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory request types
- Response preparation timeline
- Information requests handling
- Document packaging standards
- Legal and compliance coordination
- Avoiding over-disclosure
- Maintaining response position
- Escalation to senior sponsors
- Post-response follow-up
- Regulator feedback analysis
- Using inspections to improve
- Building regulator trust
Module 11. Building Client-Specific Playbooks
Turn framework mastery into repeatable, customised deliverables that compound across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook structure design
- Template customisation
- Client onboarding integration
- Version control across clients
- Knowledge transfer to client teams
- Training delivery frameworks
- Feedback loops for improvement
- Scaling across sectors
- Maintaining IP ownership
- Updating for regulatory changes
- Leveraging past work
- Demonstrating ROI
Module 12. Owning the Continuity Narrative
Become the trusted internal reference for continuity decisions, elevating your influence beyond execution.
12 chapters in this module
- Shaping policy input
- Contributing to strategy sessions
- Influencing vendor selection
- Mentoring junior consultants
- Presenting to leadership
- Building cross-functional credibility
- Handling escalations
- Setting review standards
- Driving continuous improvement
- Documenting decision rationale
- Creating reference materials
- Establishing personal authority
How this maps to your situation
- Client onboarding for new continuity engagement
- Responding to internal audit findings
- Supporting M&A due diligence
- Preparing for regulator inspection
Before vs. after
Before
Relies on senior reviewers to validate continuity plans, frequently revises documentation based on auditor feedback, waits for escalation to gain visibility on high-stakes work.
After
Owns end-to-end delivery of ISO 22301-aligned plans, produces regulator-ready outputs first time, and receives direct escalations from peers and sponsors on critical engagements.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, with modular access allowing flexible completion over 6-8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continued dependency on senior oversight slows career momentum, increases rework cycles, and limits visibility on high-impact work such as M&A and regulatory responses.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 overviews or academic courses, this program is built specifically for IT consultants in UK consultancies, with direct emphasis on M&A escalations, regulator-facing outputs, and client-ready deliverables , not theoretical compliance.
Frequently asked
Is this course aligned with UK regulatory standards?
Yes, it is specifically tailored to FCA, PRA, and UK GDPR expectations as they intersect with ISO 22301.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive practical templates?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates and worked examples for immediate use in client engagements.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with modular access allowing flexible completion over 6-8 weeks..
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