A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Engineering Leaders in High-Velocity Compliance Environments
Build resilient systems faster with verified continuity frameworks
$199 one-time
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30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Most BCMS implementations stall in testing or fail under real incident pressure
The situation this course is for
Teams spend months drafting plans that never get validated. When audits come, they scramble for evidence. Engineering leaders end up waiting on specialists to close loops instead of driving the process forward.
Who this is for
Engineering leader in a regulated tech environment who needs to ship compliant systems fast without sacrificing technical integrity
Who this is not for
This is not for compliance generalists without technical execution experience or those looking for board-level overview content.
What you walk away with
- Produce ISO 22301-compliant BCMS documentation in under 21 days
- Execute full-scale business continuity test with engineering team buy-in
- Turn incident response playbooks into auditable, version-controlled artefacts
- Reduce external consultant dependency by 60% on BCMS delivery
- Integrate BCMS requirements directly into infrastructure-as-code pipelines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 22301 in Engineering Contexts
Understand how ISO 22301 maps to real-world system architecture and incident response workflows used in high-velocity environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Core principles of BCMS
- Why engineers fail compliance
- Misalignment between ops and audit
- How ISO 22301 supports SRE
- Common implementation myths
- Linking uptime SLAs to BIA
- Incident timelines as evidence
- Mapping recovery objectives
- Real-world gaps in cloud infra
- BCMS ownership models
- Speed vs completeness tradeoffs
- Engineering-driven BCMS advantages
Module 2. Building the Business Impact Analysis with Engineering Data
Leverage system telemetry, incident logs, and deployment frequency to build defensible, evidence-backed BIAs.
12 chapters in this module
- Using MTTR to define RTO
- Parsing outage severity logs
- Identifying critical services
- Deriving RPO from data backups
- Validating dependencies via CI/CD
- Automating BIA updates
- Engineering input workflow
- Avoiding generic templates
- Version-controlled BIA drafts
- Integrating postmortem findings
- Cross-team validation loop
- Finalizing internal sign-off
Module 3. Designing Incident Response Playbooks for Audit Readiness
Turn runbooks into ISO 22301-compliant documentation that passes external scrutiny while remaining operationally useful.
12 chapters in this module
- Runbook vs playbook differences
- Adding compliance metadata
- Linking to control objectives
- Versioning for evidence trails
- Role-based escalation paths
- Time-stamped decision gates
- Including test assertions
- Embedding contact rotations
- Adding recovery success criteria
- Mapping to clause 8.2
- Automated playbook validation
- Storing in secure repository
Module 4. Developing the Business Continuity Strategy
Translate technical recovery capabilities into formal BC strategies that satisfy auditors without slowing engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining recovery priorities
- Aligning with SLOs
- Cloud failover validation
- Data replication cadence
- Manual override procedures
- Third-party dependencies
- Resource availability planning
- Cost of downtime calculation
- Engineering team capacity
- Cross-region coordination
- Vendor escalation terms
- Final strategy sign-off
Module 5. Implementing the Business Continuity Management System
Deploy a lightweight BCMS that integrates with existing tools without adding burden to engineering workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing BCMS scope
- Toolchain integration options
- Jira for incident tracking
- Confluence for documentation
- Automated status updates
- Ownership workflows
- Change control linkage
- Document retention rules
- Access control policies
- Internal review schedule
- Continuous improvement loop
- Version control for policies
Module 6. Integrating with Security and Risk Management
Connect BCMS activities to broader security posture and risk frameworks used in regulated environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking to ISO 27001
- Coordination with SOC team
- Incident classification alignment
- Data breach escalation paths
- Risk register integration
- Crisis comms coordination
- Legal team handoffs
- Regulatory reporting triggers
- Cyber insurance requirements
- Cross-functional drill planning
- Shared evidence repositories
- Unified sign-off workflows
Module 7. Testing the Business Continuity Plan
Run effective, evidence-generating tests that satisfy auditors and improve real incident outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency requirements
- Types of continuity tests
- Designing tabletop exercises
- Running full simulation
- Engineering participation model
- Capturing test evidence
- Documenting gaps found
- Assigning remediation owners
- Integrating with fire drills
- Measuring test success
- Post-test reporting
- Updating runbooks post-test
Module 8. Maintaining BCMS Through Change
Keep BCMS documentation aligned with fast-moving infrastructure and product changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact analysis
- Trigger-based updates
- CI/CD pipeline hooks
- Infrastructure drift detection
- Automated policy checks
- Scheduled refresh process
- Ownership handoffs
- Documentation upkeep SLA
- Version comparison tools
- Audit trail maintenance
- Stakeholder notification
- Change review cadence
Module 9. Preparing for Internal and External Audits
Assemble clean, versioned, auditable artefacts that demonstrate continuous compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor expectation mapping
- Evidence collection workflow
- Document completeness checklist
- Version control verification
- Test results compilation
- Gap remediation tracking
- Interview preparation
- Audit response coordination
- Common findings dashboard
- External auditor communication
- Corrective action plans
- Closing loop post-audit
Module 10. Optimizing BCMS for Speed and Resilience
Reduce cycle time between policy update and validation while improving actual system resilience.
12 chapters in this module
- Eliminating manual steps
- Template standardization
- Pre-approved escalation paths
- Automated evidence capture
- Parallel review workflows
- Engineer-led audits
- Continuous validation methods
- Faster test execution
- Reduced rework loops
- Feedback integration
- Metrics that matter
- Improving mean recovery time
Module 11. Scaling BCMS Across Teams and Regions
Replicate BCMS implementation across multiple product teams or global units without slowing velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Central vs local ownership
- Global coordination model
- Regional legal variations
- Localization of playbooks
- Cross-timezone testing
- Unified reporting
- Shared documentation standards
- Central BC team function
- Support model design
- Training roll-out
- Adoption metrics
- Scaling without bloat
Module 12. Sustaining BCMS in High-Velocity Engineering Culture
Embed continuity practices into daily workflows so they survive leadership changes and market shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Cultural adoption levers
- Incentive alignment
- Leadership communication
- Onboarding integration
- Performance metric linkage
- Recognition programs
- Knowledge transfer methods
- Documentation ownership
- Lessons learned process
- BCMS maturity model
- Continuous evolution
- Hand-built playbook delivery
How this maps to your situation
- When launching BCMS in engineering-led org
- During audit preparation cycle
- After major system failure
- Before regulatory inspection
Before vs. after
Before
Waiting on compliance teams to interpret engineering reality
After
Shipping test-validated BCMS artefacts ahead of audit deadlines
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, designed to be completed alongside regular work.
If nothing changes
Without a streamlined BCMS approach, engineering teams will continue to lag in compliance cycles, rely on consultants, and face increased scrutiny during audits.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 training, this course is built specifically for engineering leaders who must deliver compliant outcomes without sacrificing velocity or technical depth.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for technical leaders without prior BCMS experience?
Yes. The course assumes technical leadership context but teaches BCMS fundamentals through an engineering execution lens.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course include templates I can use immediately?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable, customizable templates and real-world worked examples.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular work..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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