A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Senior Consultants in Financial Services
Build defensible, repeatable business continuity frameworks with precision
$199 one-time
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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.
Stop revising ISO 22301 documentation after peer review
The situation this course is for
Most consultants spend 40% of their implementation time correcting outputs that didn’t align with auditor expectations. The gap isn’t knowledge, it’s precision in first-draft artefacts.
Who this is for
Senior consultants in regulated financial services who lead or support ISO 22301 implementations and need to produce auditable, clean, and consistent documentation under tight timelines
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, auditors, or technical IT recovery planners who are not involved in control documentation or cross-functional alignment
What you walk away with
- Produce ISO 22301 policy documents and SoA statements that pass internal review without revision
- Map controls to business impact assessments with auditor-grade accuracy
- Reference real-world financial services examples for each requirement
- Use pre-validated templates that reduce drafting time by 50%
- Deliver a complete BCMS implementation package that survives leadership changes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 Scope in Financial Services
Define organizational boundaries and critical functions with precision, using regulatory expectations from OSFI and APRA as benchmarks. Align scope with enterprise risk frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition principles
- Critical function identification
- Regulatory alignment checklist
- Exclusion justification protocol
- Stakeholder mapping
- Internal audit review criteria
- Cross-jurisdictional considerations
- Documentation standards
- Version control setup
- Approval workflow design
- Integration with enterprise risk
- Common pitfalls to avoid
Module 2. Leadership Commitment Documentation
Develop board-level policy statements and assign roles with enforceable accountability. Use real financial sector templates for policy issuance and maintenance.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy drafting standards
- Leadership roles and responsibilities
- Accountability frameworks
- Policy distribution protocol
- Review and update cycles
- Evidence of commitment
- Board communication templates
- Escalation paths
- Compliance tracking
- Audit trail setup
- Internal sign-off workflow
- Revision control
Module 3. Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis
Conduct BIA with financial services-specific impact thresholds and recovery objectives. Align with OSFI E-21 and CMHC continuity expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- BIA scoping
- Function criticality scoring
- RTO RPO definition
- Financial loss modelling
- Third-party dependencies
- Geographic risk factors
- Data sensitivity classification
- Customer impact tiers
- Survey design and distribution
- Interview protocols
- Analysis validation
- Final report structure
Module 4. Business Continuity Strategy Development
Select recovery strategies that meet regulatory timelines and are feasible within actual infrastructure constraints. Use decision matrices validated in tier-1 banks.
12 chapters in this module
- Strategy options overview
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Feasibility scoring
- Vendor reliance assessment
- Internal capacity mapping
- Recovery site evaluation
- Cloud continuity options
- Manual workaround design
- Decision matrix use
- Leadership approval path
- Documentation standards
- Audit readiness
Module 5. Incident Response Structure Design
Build an actionable incident management framework with clear roles, escalation paths, and communication protocols tailored to financial stability concerns.
12 chapters in this module
- Team structure design
- Role definitions
- Activation triggers
- Communication tree setup
- External agency coordination
- Regulator notification protocol
- Media response planning
- Crisis command center
- Decision authority mapping
- Delegation frameworks
- Simulation planning
- Post-event review
Module 6. Exercising and Maintenance Planning
Design audit-ready test plans that satisfy both internal auditors and external regulators, with real-world scenarios drawn from financial sector outages.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency planning
- Scenario design
- Tabletop exercise structure
- Full-scale drill prep
- Participant roles
- Success criteria definition
- Gap identification
- Remediation tracking
- Regulator observation prep
- Documentation standards
- Lessons learned process
- Reporting templates
Module 7. Control Mapping to ISO 22301 Annex A
Map each control objective to documented processes and evidence sources, using a method proven in successful certification audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Annex A requirement breakdown
- Control ownership assignment
- Process alignment
- Evidence type selection
- Internal audit alignment
- Cross-reference indexing
- Automated tracking options
- Maintenance workflow
- Version control
- Third-party validation
- Gap assessment
- Remediation roadmap
Module 8. Documented Information Requirements
Produce compliant records and control documentation that withstand auditor scrutiny, using templates refined in financial services implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- Document classification
- Naming convention setup
- Storage requirements
- Access control design
- Retention periods
- Versioning protocol
- Review and update process
- Backup strategy
- Audit trail requirements
- Change management
- Approval workflow
- Decommissioning process
Module 9. Internal Audit and Management Review
Prepare for audit cycles with structured review points and documented decision trails that show continuous improvement.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit planning
- Checklist development
- Evidence collection
- Nonconformance handling
- Corrective action process
- Management review agenda
- Performance metrics
- Trend analysis
- Stakeholder reporting
- Action item tracking
- Follow-up protocol
- Continuous improvement loop
Module 10. Third-Party and Supply Chain Integration
Extend BCMS to critical vendors with enforceable SLAs and monitoring frameworks used in major banking outages.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor identification
- Criticality assessment
- Contractual requirements
- SLA definition
- Monitoring mechanisms
- Audit rights negotiation
- Incident coordination
- Fallback planning
- Performance review
- Termination clauses
- Relationship management
- Contingency activation
Module 11. Certification Audit Preparation
Assemble a complete audit package with minimal rework, using a checklist validated in successful financial services certifications.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Documentation bundle
- Evidence compilation
- Stakeholder interviews
- Gap analysis
- Pre-audit review
- Response protocol
- Nonconformance handling
- Closing meeting prep
- Certification body coordination
- Post-certification planning
- Surveillance audit prep
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Evolution
Institutionalize updates based on incidents, audits, and strategic changes without disrupting operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Change trigger identification
- Impact assessment
- Approval workflow
- Stakeholder communication
- Documentation update
- Training needs
- Testing updates
- Audit trail maintenance
- Leadership review
- Regulatory change tracking
- Technology refresh
- Lifecycle management
How this maps to your situation
- New ISO 22301 implementation in progress
- Preparation for certification audit
- Post-audit gap remediation
- BCMS refresh after organizational change
Before vs. after
Before
Spending weeks revising BCMS documentation after internal review, relying on fragmented templates and inconsistent control mapping
After
Delivering ISO 22301 outputs that are accurate, auditable, and accepted the first time, backed by proven frameworks and financial services examples
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 active project work.
If nothing changes
Continuing to produce BCMS documentation that requires multiple revisions erodes credibility with internal audit and delays certification timelines, increasing operational exposure.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 training, this course is built for senior consultants in financial services who need to produce defensible, regulator-ready outputs without rework. It combines framework mastery with real-world examples, pre-validated templates, and audit-grade documentation standards.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on financial services?
Yes, all examples, templates, and decision frameworks are drawn from tier-1 banking implementations and align with OSFI, EBA, and APRA expectations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use the templates in my current project?
Yes, all templates are licensed for immediate use in your organization and can be customized to fit your BCMS.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside active project work..
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