Course Outline
1. Introduction to Business Continuity Management
This module introduces the discipline of business continuity management, explaining its integration with overall business strategy and providing an overview of risk management principles.
1.1 The Need for Business Continuity Management
1.2 The Context of Business Continuity Management within the Business
1.3 Leadership and Senior Management Commitment to Business Continuity
1.4 Review of Risk Management Fundamentals
1.5 The Business Continuity Institute’s Lifecycle
2. BC Policy and Programme Management
This module outlines the initial stages and ongoing requirements for managing the business continuity management programme.
2.1 Initial Activities
2.2 Implementing the BC Programme
2.3 Supply Chain Continuity
2.4 Documentation
3. Understanding the Organisation (Analysis) – 10 hours
This module details how business continuity managers understand the organization and initiate the broader business continuity management programme.
3.1 Identification of Business-Critical Areas
3.2 Terminology
3.3 Business Impact Analysis
3.4 Continuity Requirements Analysis
3.5 Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
3.6 Horizon Scanning
3.7 Risk Assessment
3.8 Evaluation of Options
3.9 Business Cases and Programme Sign-Off
4. Determining the Business Continuity Strategy (Design)
This module describes the development of an overall business continuity strategy.
4.1 Strategic Options
4.2 People
4.3 Premises
4.4 Processes and Procedures
4.5 Technology
4.6 Information
4.7 Supply Chain
4.8 Stakeholders
4.9 Civil Emergencies
5. Business Continuity Response (Implementation) – 6 hours
This module explains the development and implementation of the business continuity response.
5.1 Overall Incident Response Structure
5.2 Types of Plan
5.3 Incident Management Plans
5.4 Business Continuity Plans
5.5 Disaster Recovery Plans
5.6 Business Resumption Plans
6. Exercising, Maintenance, and Review (Validation) – 4 hours
This module covers the overarching programme for exercising, maintaining, and reviewing business continuity plans.
6.1 Exercising and Testing of Plans
6.2 Maintenance of Plans
6.3 Review of Plans
7. Embedding Business Continuity Awareness in the Organisation – 3 hours
This module describes how to integrate business continuity awareness into the organizational culture.
7.1 Overall Awareness
7.2 Skills Training
8. Annexes
This module provides supplementary information regarding the Business Continuity Management programme.
8.1 Glossary of Terms and Definitions
8.2 References
Requirements
Ideally, candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in business continuity management. Familiarity with ISO 22301:2019, the international standard for business continuity, is advantageous. This course is particularly suited for individuals already engaged in business continuity management, such as business managers overseeing operational functions.
