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ISO 22301:2019 Certification

ISO 22301:2019
Business continuity management systems

The world's leading standard for business continuity management. ISO 22301:2019 helps organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events — protecting operations, reputation, and revenue.

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7–10 Day Certification
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Why Certify

Benefits of ISO 22301 Certification

ISO 22301 turns business continuity planning into a competitive advantage and a demonstrable commitment to resilience.

Organisational Resilience

Build the capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.

Stakeholder Confidence

Demonstrate to clients, investors, and partners that your organisation can maintain critical functions under pressure.

Meet Contractual Requirements

Many enterprise clients and government contracts require business continuity certification as a condition of supply.

Reduce Downtime Costs

Structured recovery plans and tested procedures minimise the financial and operational impact of disruptions.

Protect Critical Resources

Identify and prioritise your most critical activities, staff, and assets to ensure continuity during any incident.

Regulatory Compliance

Meet sector-specific regulatory requirements for business continuity in finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

What It Covers

Key Requirements of ISO 22301:2019

ISO 22301:2019 follows the High Level Structure (HLS), making it compatible with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 for integrated management systems.

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessment
Business continuity strategy and solution selection
Business continuity plans (BCPs) for critical activities
Communication and warning procedures
Crisis management and incident response
Exercise and testing program
Management commitment and policy
Performance evaluation and audits
Corrective action and continual improvement
Recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO/RPO)

Industries

Who Needs ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is critical for organisations where operational downtime has significant financial or regulatory consequences, including:

Financial Services & Banking
Healthcare & Hospitals
IT & Technology
Government & Public Sector
Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
Telecommunications
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Insurance & Professional Services
Replaces BS 25999 — organisations previously certified under BS 25999 transitioned to ISO 22301 as the new international benchmark.

Simple & Clear

Our ISO 22301 Certification Process

From Business Impact Analysis to certification — a clear, structured journey tailored to your organisation.

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Application & Scoping

Define the scope of your BCMS — critical activities, locations, and services to be covered.

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02

Certification Agreement

Agreement issued covering scope, audit timeline, and certification requirements.

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03

Stage 1 Audit

Review of BIA, BCP documentation, and BCMS structure readiness.

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04

Stage 1 Report

Gaps and recommendations shared to address before the Stage 2 audit.

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05

Stage 2 Audit

On-site audit verifying your BCMS implementation, testing evidence, and recovery capability.

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06

Certificate Issued

Your ISO 22301:2019 certificate is issued — valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.

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Ready to Get ISO 22301 Certified?

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