A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Risk Managers in Global Supply Chain Operations
Build unshakable reasoning for business continuity decisions that hold up under peer review
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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.
Defending business continuity choices to skeptical peers
The situation this course is for
Risk managers in global operations are increasingly challenged by cross-functional teams demanding justification for BIA assumptions, test frequency, and resource allocation in business continuity planning. The pressure isn't just operational, it's interpersonal. Without a documented, standard-aligned rationale, even sound plans stall in review cycles.
Who this is for
Risk Manager in a multinational supply chain organization responsible for business continuity planning and cross-functional alignment
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, external auditors, or consultants without direct responsibility for maintaining ISO 22301 compliance in-house
What you walk away with
- Map ISO 22301 clauses directly to business impact scenarios in distribution and parts logistics
- Justify RTO/RPO decisions with reference to documented industry benchmarks and audit precedents
- Build a personal reference library of defensible control rationales for high-friction scenarios
- Walk through the 'why' of each test method with sourcing from EMA and BCI guidance
- Produce a living SoA narrative that survives leadership changes and peer scrutiny
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 22301 in Supply Chain Context
Establish the core principles of ISO 22301 with direct applications to parts distribution networks and just-in-time inventory models.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition for multi-regional operations
- Applicable clauses for spare parts logistics
- Linking BCM to enterprise risk appetite
- Stakeholder mapping across warehouses and vendors
- BCMS integration with existing SOX controls
- Document hierarchy for audit readiness
- Roles and responsibilities in decentralized models
- Policy alignment with operational leadership
- Risk criteria for continuity planning
- Defining 'critical' in parts availability
- Time-critical failure thresholds
- Baseline for business impact analysis
Module 2. Business Impact Analysis with Real-World RTOs
Build BIA models grounded in actual downtime costs from distribution centers, using field data to defend recovery time objectives.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying mission-critical SKUs
- Service level agreements as BIA inputs
- Calculating hourly outage costs by region
- Interviewing warehouse managers effectively
- Translating downtime into customer impact
- RTO justification with operations data
- RPO alignment with inventory turnover
- Multi-site failure scenarios
- Third-party dependency mapping
- Data sources for BIA confidence
- Presenting BIA findings to finance
- Documenting BIA assumptions
Module 3. Risk Assessment Using ISO 31000 and ISO 22301
Align risk assessment methodology with ISO 22301 requirements and real-world threats to parts availability and logistics.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat categorization for supply chains
- Likelihood scoring with historical data
- Impact scales tailored to spare parts
- Integrating ISO 31000 into BCM
- Assessing single-source vendor risks
- Transport disruption scenarios
- Cyber-physical risks to warehouse systems
- Geopolitical risk incorporation
- Climate event planning
- Contingency benchmarking
- Risk register structure
- Linking risks to continuity plans
Module 4. Continuity Strategy Development
Design strategies that align with actual recovery capabilities across distribution networks and supplier tiers.
12 chapters in this module
- Alternate site selection criteria
- Mutual aid feasibility
- Parts substitution protocols
- Cross-dock recovery planning
- Cloud-based inventory visibility
- Work area recovery for dispatch teams
- Manual process activation
- Vendor continuity validation
- IT dependency prioritization
- Recovery sequence logic
- Resource curve modeling
- Strategy validation checklist
Module 5. Exercise Planning and Realistic Testing
Design test scenarios that reflect real logistics disruptions and produce defensible outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual test cycle design
- Tabletop scenarios for warehouse outages
- Call tree validation methods
- Partial activation walkthroughs
- Third-party participation protocols
- Test scope definition
- Measuring test effectiveness
- Corrective action tracking
- Test documentation standards
- Regulator-readiness assessment
- Lessons learned integration
- Improvement plan templates
Module 6. Documenting the Statement of Applicability
Build a SoA that clearly justifies exclusions and control implementations with reference to real operational constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause-by-clause applicability
- Justifying exclusion of Annex A controls
- SoA structure for multi-site audits
- Referencing industry practice
- Aligning with NIST SP 800-34
- Cross-referencing with SOC 2
- SoA version control
- Stakeholder review process
- SoA integration with risk register
- Evidence mapping for auditors
- SoA updates after incidents
- Living SoA maintenance
Module 7. Incident Response Integration
Integrate ISO 22301 plans with incident response workflows to ensure seamless activation.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification framework
- Activation thresholds for BCM
- Crisis management team roles
- Communication tree design
- Internal alerting protocols
- External stakeholder notification
- Status reporting cadence
- Legal and compliance escalation
- Media response alignment
- Damage assessment protocols
- Recovery handover process
- Post-event review timing
Module 8. Maintaining and Improving the BCMS
Ensure continuous improvement of the business continuity management system with actionable review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Management review agenda
- BCMS performance metrics
- Audit scheduling and planning
- Internal audit checklists
- Corrective action workflows
- Opportunity tracking
- Benchmarking against BCI Good Practice Guidelines
- Updating plans after M&A
- Leadership change transition
- Technology refresh planning
- Supply chain reconfiguration
- BCMS maturity assessment
Module 9. Stakeholder Communication and Buy-In
Develop communication strategies that secure ongoing support from operations, finance, and leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Leadership engagement plan
- Finance reporting format
- Operations involvement tactics
- HR integration for workforce recovery
- Legal and compliance coordination
- Vendor communication protocols
- Regulator interaction guidelines
- Media liaison planning
- Board-level summary templates
- Cross-functional workshop design
- Training for functional leads
- Awareness campaign calendar
Module 10. Alignment with Other Standards
Map ISO 22301 to complementary frameworks commonly used in global operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping to ISO 27001 controls
- SOC 2 Type II alignment
- SOX Section 404 integration
- Linking to ISO 9001 quality audits
- COBIT 5 for BCM governance
- NIST CSF crosswalk
- COSO framework alignment
- PCI DSS interface points
- GDPR incident linkage
- MiFID II operational resilience
- DORA comparison
- Internal audit checklist
Module 11. Vendor and Third-Party BCM Requirements
Extend continuity expectations to suppliers and logistics partners with enforceable criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor BCM assessment template
- Contractual clauses for continuity
- Supplier audit protocols
- Onsite validation methods
- Remote monitoring of readiness
- Multi-tier supplier risk
- Single-source mitigation
- Logistics provider requirements
- Warehouse management system vendors
- Cloud service continuity
- Insurance requirements
- Contract exit planning
Module 12. Building a Defensible BCM Program
Consolidate all elements into a resilient, peer-defensible business continuity program grounded in ISO 22301.
12 chapters in this module
- Program maturity roadmap
- Defensible rationale playbook
- Peer challenge response guide
- Regulator Q&A preparation
- Lessons from real audits
- Case law references
- Industry benchmark citations
- BCI guidance integration
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Knowledge transfer plan
- Leadership transition protocol
- Program legacy preservation
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for a third-party audit
- Defending BIA assumptions to operations leadership
- Updating BCM after a warehouse consolidation
- Integrating new logistics partners into continuity planning
Before vs. after
Before
Spending cycles defending continuity assumptions with fragmented reasoning and incomplete documentation
After
Walking into every review with a source-backed, standard-aligned justification for each control and test decision
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 self-paced access and downloadable resources for on-the-job reference.
If nothing changes
Continuity plans that lack defensible rationale are increasingly challenged, leading to delayed approvals, repeated reviews, and erosion of practitioner influence during critical events.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 overviews, this course is built specifically for risk managers in global supply chain operations, with decision-level detail on defending RTOs, BIAs, and test outcomes to skeptical peers using real-world benchmarks and documented precedents.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone without prior ISO 22301 experience?
Yes. The course starts with foundational concepts and builds to advanced application, making it ideal for practitioners actively managing or contributing to a BCMS.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Are the templates customizable?
Yes. All downloadable templates are provided in editable format for adaptation to your organization’s structure and risk profile.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with self-paced access and downloadable resources for on-the-job reference..
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