A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks with ISO 22301 expertise
Position yourself for higher-margin QA/QC engagements by mastering business continuity frameworks that clients increasingly demand.
$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.
Getting passed over for high-visibility engagements despite strong technical delivery
The situation this course is for
Skilled practitioners often stay siloed in execution tracks because they lack the framework-backed positioning to justify premium assignment eligibility. Without documented mastery of standards like ISO 22301, it's harder to break into strategic resilience cycles where budget and influence are concentrated.
Who this is for
Senior QA/QC consultant at a global tech consultancy with proven delivery rigor but limited access to high-budget resilience engagements
Who this is not for
Entry-level testers, auditors focused solely on compliance checklists, or practitioners not involved in client-facing assurance design
What you walk away with
- Own end-to-end business continuity planning cycles using ISO 22301 as the backbone
- Lead client discussions that start with risk tolerance and end with signed statements of applicability
- Build repeatable audit packages that reduce rework across engagements
- Position yourself for inclusion in pre-sales scoping sessions for resilience contracts
- Command fee premiums by delivering assurance artefacts tied to international standards
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 22301 in consulting practice
Understand how ISO 22301 integrates with QA/QC lifecycles in client services. Learn to distinguish between compliance-only implementations and strategic business continuity design.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 22301 in consulting
- Mapping client needs to clauses
- Difference from ISO 27001
- Role in assurance workflows
- Integration with QA gates
- Baseline maturity levels
- Client procurement drivers
- Industry-specific requirements
- Time-bound recovery metrics
- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk appetite alignment
- Documented scope justification
Module 2. Initiating a business continuity project
Learn how to launch ISO 22301 projects with client buy-in, clear mandate, and defined success criteria aligned to operational resilience goals.
12 chapters in this module
- Kickoff checklist
- Executive sponsorship identification
- Resource planning
- Recovery time objectives
- Critical function mapping
- Dependency analysis
- Client stakeholder interview guide
- Threat scenario baseline
- Budget alignment
- Timeline negotiation
- Sign-off workflow
- Steering committee formation
Module 3. Conducting business impact analyses
Master structured methods for assessing business impacts across functions, with templates tailored to consulting engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Impact scoring matrix
- Financial loss estimation
- Reputation risk assessment
- Legal exposure mapping
- Data sensitivity levels
- Geographic dependencies
- Third-party reliance
- Customer-facing impact bands
- Interview protocols
- Cross-functional validation
- Reporting thresholds
- Final BIA package assembly
Module 4. Risk assessment under ISO 22301
Apply systematic risk evaluation techniques aligned to the standard, ensuring documented traceability from threat to control.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat categorization
- Likelihood rating
- Impact scoring
- Control gap analysis
- Risk register structure
- Acceptance criteria
- Escalation paths
- Mitigation planning
- Residual risk calculation
- Third-party risk inclusion
- Regulatory linkage
- Audit trail maintenance
Module 5. Designing business continuity strategies
Develop strategic response plans that align with client risk tolerance and operational constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- Recovery prioritization
- Alternate site planning
- Workforce availability models
- Data replication strategies
- Vendor continuity checks
- Crisis communication plan
- Chain-of-command design
- Technology failover options
- Resource pooling
- Escalation protocols
- Cost-benefit of options
- Client approval workflow
Module 6. Developing continuity plans
Build comprehensive, actionable plans that meet ISO 22301 requirements and client-specific needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Plan structure standards
- Activation triggers
- Response team roles
- Communication trees
- Resource checklists
- Escalation matrices
- Recovery procedures
- Testing prerequisites
- Plan version control
- Access controls
- Integration with DR plans
- Documentation quality gates
Module 7. Exercising and testing programs
Design and lead effective tests that validate plan effectiveness and demonstrate compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency planning
- Scenario design
- Tabletop exercises
- Simulation protocols
- Participant roles
- Outcome measurement
- Gap logging
- Improvement tracking
- Client report templates
- Executive summary creation
- Remediation timelines
- Regulatory evidence packaging
Module 8. Maintaining plan currency
Ensure plans remain relevant through structured review cycles and change management integration.
12 chapters in this module
- Review schedule setup
- Change trigger identification
- Stakeholder re-engagement
- Plan update workflow
- Version comparison
- Approval tracking
- Archival rules
- Decommissioning process
- Integration with QA cycles
- Audit readiness checks
- Update notification system
- Historical record maintenance
Module 9. Integrating with other management systems
Align ISO 22301 with complementary frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and SOC 2.
12 chapters in this module
- Control overlap mapping
- Shared documentation
- Unified audit scheduling
- Cross-standard gap analysis
- Integrated risk registers
- Common reporting
- Policy alignment
- Resource optimization
- Client value proposition
- Certification synergy
- Third-party assessment reuse
- Efficiency benchmarking
Module 10. Consulting delivery with ISO 22301
Position yourself as the go-to expert by embedding ISO 22301 into client proposal and delivery workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-sales positioning
- RFP response strategy
- Statement of work integration
- Engagement scoping
- Client education tactics
- Value articulation
- Fee premium justification
- Deliverable packaging
- Stakeholder updates
- Escalation management
- Lessons learned capture
- Referenceable outcomes
Module 11. Audit and certification preparation
Prepare for external audits and certification with confidence using proven documentation and evidence strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor expectation mapping
- Evidence collection
- Nonconformance response
- Corrective action planning
- Certification body selection
- Stage 1 audit prep
- Stage 2 audit prep
- Surveillance audit readiness
- Scope maintenance
- Finding resolution tracking
- Report packaging
- Client communication plan
Module 12. Sustaining excellence in continuity management
Embed continuous improvement into your practice to maintain leadership and client trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Performance metric tracking
- Benchmarking against peers
- Client feedback loops
- Internal audit cycle
- Knowledge transfer design
- Succession planning
- Training program design
- Thought leadership development
- Case study creation
- Industry contribution
- Certification maintenance
- Long-term roadmap alignment
How this maps to your situation
- Client asks for ISO 22301 compliance roadmap
- RFP includes business continuity requirements
- Internal audit flags gaps in continuity planning
- Leadership seeks to differentiate firm offerings
Before vs. after
Before
Assigned to standard QA/QC tasks without access to strategic resilience projects
After
Sought after for premium engagements requiring ISO 22301 expertise and business continuity leadership
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 week over 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates to real-world scenarios.
If nothing changes
Continuing to execute within narrow QA/QC lanes without differentiation, missing opportunities to lead high-budget resilience projects and command fee premiums
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to consulting practitioners, with emphasis on client engagement, fee premium justification, and real-world deliverables that integrate into existing QA/QC workflows.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior QA/QC consultants at global firms who want to transition into high-margin resilience engagements using ISO 22301 as a differentiator.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive templates I can use with clients?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates and worked examples ready for client adaptation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates to real-world scenarios..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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