About the certification


The ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and ensure your business recovers from disruptive incidents.
The Business Continuity Management Foundation (ISO 22301) is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of the ISO 22301.

This exam includes topics such as key terms and definitions, Context of the organization, Leadership (Leadership and commitment, Policy and Roles, responsibilities and authorities), Support (Resources, Competence, Awareness, Communication and Documented information), Operation (Business impact analysis and risk assessment), Performance evaluation (Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation, Internal audit and Management review), Improvement (Nonconformity and corrective action and Continual improvement).

The Business Continuity Management Foundation (ISO 22301) certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of the ISO 22301 and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!



Business Continuity Management Essentials (ISO 22301)

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-051

Launch date

May 8, 2020

Exam description

The Business Continuity Management Foundation (ISO 22301) exam tests the candidate knowledge of the ISO 22301.

Current version

1.0

Exam format

Multiple choice and True/False; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

40 questions

Passing score

70% (28 out of 40)

Exam duration

60 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English and Portuguese (Brazilian)

Exam description

The exam includes topics such as key terms and definitions, Context of the organization, Leadership (Leadership and commitment, Policy and Roles, responsibilities and authorities), Support (Resources, Competence, Awareness, Communication and Documented information), Operation (Business impact analysis and risk assessment), Performance evaluation (Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation, Internal audit and Management review), Improvement (Nonconformity and corrective action and Continual improvement).

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• ISO 22301:2019(en) Security and resilience - Business continuity management systems - Requirements

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Information Security

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Scope of the ISO 22301

5%

2. Terms and definitions

15%

3. Context of the organization

10%

4. Leadership

10%

5. Planning

15%

6. Support

10%

7. Operation

15%

8. Performance evaluation

10%

9. Improvement

10%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


1

Browse our certification programs and choose your certification.

2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Stackable Certifications


Earn 5 certifications and receive an integrator certification (designation).

Risk Management Foundation (ISO 31000)

Business Continuity Management Foundation (ISO 22301)

IT Governance Foundation (ISO/IEC 38500)

Compliance Management Foundation (ISO/IEC 37301)

Information Security Governance Foundation
Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer

Frequently Asked Questions


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  • Are there any prerequisites to take the exams?

    There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.

  • What is the exam retake policy?

    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

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  • Are there any mandatory training to take an exam?

    Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.

  • Which languages are the exams available in?

    Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.

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