Auditors who will be responsible for certifying private sector companies under PS-Prep in the USA must have completed a training course that includes examination of the auditor's competence in ASIS SPC.1, ISO 22301, NFPA 1600:2010., ISO 19011, and ISO 17022.

Lead Auditors who wish to certify companies to ISO 22301 will also need to add to their com¬petencies. BCM 5000 provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct and lead effective business continuity management system audits in accordance with the requirements of the BCMS standards, ISO 19011: 2012 and ISO 17022: 2012