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BCM9115 Mastering ISO 22301 for Engineering Leaders Driving Resilience

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering ISO 22301 for Engineering Leaders Driving Resilience

Turn business continuity standards into operational leverage without expanding headcount.

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 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 engineering leaders are brought in late on business continuity, they’re expected to execute but not shape the plan. That creates friction, rework, and missed alignment.

The situation this course is for

Resilience initiatives often fail because engineering input arrives too late. Framework rollouts stall without technical ownership. But now, practitioners who can bridge standards and delivery are being given broader mandates, and faster paths to impact.

Who this is for

Engineering leaders in regulated tech environments who are technical enough to lead implementation and influential enough to align product, security, and operations.

Who this is not for

Individuals looking for auditor training or generic compliance overviews. This is not an awareness course.

What you walk away with

  • Own ISO 22301 implementation from scoping through internal audit readiness
  • Build cross-functional alignment on business impact criteria and recovery objectives
  • Lead incident response planning without deferring to external consultants
  • Document and operationalize resilience controls that scale across systems
  • Become the internal reference for continuity decisions within engineering

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Why ISO 22301 Is Now an Engineering Responsibility
Trace the shift from siloed compliance to engineering-led resilience. Understand how technical leadership is now expected to own continuity outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. From auditor checklist to operational resilience
  2. How engineering teams now drive BIA ownership
  3. Real-world cases where tech leaders expanded their mandate
  4. The cost of late engineering involvement
  5. Emerging expectations from regulators and executives
  6. Where ISO 22301 intersects with software delivery
  7. How Axon-scale operations demand integrated planning
  8. The shift from reactive to proactive continuity
  9. Engineering’s role in recovery time objectives
  10. Aligning infrastructure ownership with resilience goals
  11. Why DevOps teams are now in the line of sight
  12. How platform teams are rewriting the playbook
Module 2. Scoping ISO 22301 Within Engineering Domains
Define what’s in and out of scope using technical boundaries, not spreadsheets. Anchor the standard to systems you already lead.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping engineering domains to ISO 22301 clauses
  2. Defining critical functions from a platform perspective
  3. Using service dependencies to set scope
  4. Excluding non-essential systems with justification
  5. Documenting scope for internal audit
  6. Avoiding overreach while maintaining authority
  7. Working with legal without ceding control
  8. Setting boundaries with operations teams
  9. How to handle shared responsibility models
  10. Scoping microservices vs monoliths
  11. Including third-party dependencies
  12. Handling cloud provider scope assertions
Module 3. Leading Business Impact Analysis with Engineering Data
Replace guesswork with system telemetry. Use actual downtime data to define recovery priorities.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Why traditional BIA surveys fail engineering teams
  2. Using incident postmortems as BIA input
  3. Leveraging monitoring data for impact scoring
  4. Defining RTOs based on real system behavior
  5. Quantifying downtime cost with engineering metrics
  6. Aligning product recovery tiers with tech reality
  7. Validating BIA findings with SRE teams
  8. Handling disputes over criticality rankings
  9. Documenting engineering-driven BIA decisions
  10. Integrating BIA into incident review cycles
  11. Updating BIA after major system changes
  12. Using BIA to justify resilience investment
Module 4. Designing Resilience Controls for Software Teams
Adapt ISO 22301 controls to CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and incident response workflows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping clause 8.2 to deployment practices
  2. Embedding controls in Terraform modules
  3. Automating evidence collection for audits
  4. Versioning BCP documentation in Git
  5. Using feature flags for rapid recovery
  6. Designing failover at the service level
  7. Documenting manual workarounds as controls
  8. Testing controls in staging environments
  9. Integrating resilience into sprint planning
  10. Assigning control ownership to leads
  11. Measuring control effectiveness over time
  12. Auditing controls without slowing delivery
Module 5. Orchestrating Cross-Functional Incident Response
Lead coordinated response without waiting for external directives. Own the playbook, the roles, and the follow-up.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining RACI for engineering-led response
  2. Integrating with SecOps without ceding control
  3. Designing tabletop scenarios for tech teams
  4. Running fire drills during maintenance windows
  5. Documenting response decisions in real time
  6. Using war rooms effectively
  7. Communicating status to non-technical leaders
  8. Capturing lessons in postmortem workflows
  9. Updating BCMS based on drill outcomes
  10. Handling regulator-requested simulations
  11. Integrating third parties into response plans
  12. Ensuring accessibility of response materials
Module 6. Building Audit-Ready Documentation from Engineering Artifacts
Turn runbooks, postmortems, and architecture diagrams into audit evidence, without extra work.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping ISO 22301 clauses to existing docs
  2. Using ADRs as policy evidence
  3. Converting postmortems into improvement logs
  4. Automating evidence collection via APIs
  5. Structuring documentation for auditor access
  6. Avoiding duplicate documentation efforts
  7. Versioning BCMS artifacts in repositories
  8. Linking controls to monitoring dashboards
  9. Using CI/CD to publish documentation
  10. Preparing for internal audit walkthroughs
  11. Responding to auditor findings technically
  12. Maintaining documentation between cycles
Module 7. Leading Management Review from an Engineering Perspective
Shape executive conversations about resilience using technical insights and real-world data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Preparing technical inputs for review meetings
  2. Translating resilience metrics for leadership
  3. Using uptime data to assess strategy
  4. Proposing changes to recovery objectives
  5. Highlighting investment needs based on drills
  6. Measuring resilience program maturity
  7. Benchmarking against industry peers
  8. Reporting on control effectiveness
  9. Integrating feedback into planning
  10. Aligning with product roadmap changes
  11. Documenting decisions for audit trail
  12. Following up on action items
Module 8. Integrating ISO 22301 with DevSecOps Practices
Embed continuity requirements into security reviews, code scanning, and infrastructure as code.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Including BC requirements in threat modeling
  2. Scanning for single points of failure
  3. Validating redundancy in architecture reviews
  4. Enforcing resilience controls in pull requests
  5. Using automated compliance checks
  6. Linking incident response to alerting systems
  7. Integrating BCMS with vulnerability management
  8. Tracking technical debt related to resilience
  9. Using SAST to verify control implementation
  10. Validating backups via automated testing
  11. Testing recovery in ephemeral environments
  12. Monitoring control drift in production
Module 9. Managing Continual Improvement Based on Engineering Feedback
Turn incidents, audits, and system changes into structured improvements, without bureaucracy.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Capturing improvement ideas in ticketing systems
  2. Prioritizing changes based on impact
  3. Using tech debt boards for tracking
  4. Validating fixes with automated tests
  5. Documenting changes for auditors
  6. Avoiding improvement fatigue
  7. Measuring program evolution over time
  8. Soliciting feedback from on-call engineers
  9. Running improvement sprints
  10. Integrating lessons from acquisitions
  11. Updating training based on incidents
  12. Closing the loop with leadership
Module 10. Scaling Resilience Across Engineering Subteams
Extend ISO 22301 ownership across platform, SRE, and product engineering without centralizing control.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Delegating control ownership to leads
  2. Standardizing documentation templates
  3. Running cross-team BCMS workshops
  4. Creating shared playbooks
  5. Establishing peer review for plans
  6. Using communities of practice
  7. Aligning on common metrics
  8. Sharing lessons across teams
  9. Avoiding duplication of effort
  10. Coordinating test schedules
  11. Maintaining consistency without mandates
  12. Recognizing resilience champions
Module 11. Preparing for Certification Audit as an Engineering Team
Lead preparation without hiring consultants. Know exactly what auditors will ask for, and where to find it.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Understanding Stage 1 vs Stage 2 audit expectations
  2. Preparing evidence packs from engineering systems
  3. Running internal mock audits
  4. Assigning audit response roles
  5. Handling auditor requests efficiently
  6. Documenting scope and exclusions clearly
  7. Using automation to reduce audit burden
  8. Preparing technical staff for interviews
  9. Responding to non-conformities
  10. Leveraging existing attestations
  11. Demonstrating continuous improvement
  12. Closing out findings with fixes
Module 12. Owning the Business Continuity Management System Long Term
Ensure resilience stays operational, not archived. Keep the BCMS alive in daily engineering work.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Integrating BCMS updates into release cycles
  2. Assigning BCMS ownership in team charts
  3. Reviewing plans during onboarding
  4. Automating renewal reminders
  5. Linking BCMS to capital planning
  6. Measuring program ROI
  7. Reporting maturity to engineering leadership
  8. Avoiding compliance silos
  9. Training new managers on BCMS
  10. Updating plans after incidents
  11. Celebrating resilience successes
  12. Evolving the program with technology

How this maps to your situation

  • Initial ISO 22301 scoping in engineering-led organization
  • Mid-cycle implementation with cross-functional alignment
  • Pre-audit preparation and internal readiness
  • Post-certification maintenance and scaling

Before vs. after

Before
Resilience planning happens outside engineering, with late input and unclear ownership. Standards feel like external demands.
After
You lead ISO 22301 implementation with authority, shaping scope, controls, and response, turning compliance into strategic influence.

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. Most practitioners finish in 6-8 weeks.

If nothing changes
Without clear ownership, resilience remains fragmented. Engineering teams respond reactively, audits take longer, and leadership sees continuity as overhead, not leverage.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic ISO 22301 training, this course is built specifically for engineering leaders who must own resilience implementation without leaving their technical role. No other course bridges the gap between standard requirements and engineering execution.

Frequently asked

Who is this course for?
Engineering leaders in tech companies who are expected to own or influence business continuity and resilience outcomes within their current scope.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get certified?
The course prepares your team to pass ISO 22301 certification audits by building a real, operational BCMS, not just documentation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular work. Most practitioners finish in 6-8 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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