Course Outline
1. Introduction to Business Continuity Management
This module section provides a foundational introduction to the discipline of business continuity management, explains how it aligns with overall business strategy, and offers a brief overview of risk management.
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 section outlines the initial stages and ongoing requirements for managing the business continuity management program.
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 section details how business continuity managers analyze the organization and initiate the broader business continuity management program.
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 section explains how organizations develop an overarching 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 section covers the development and implementation of the organization's 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 section describes the comprehensive program for exercising, maintaining, and reviewing business continuity efforts.
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 section outlines how to integrate business continuity awareness throughout the organization.
7.1 Overall Awareness
7.2 Skills Training
8. Annexes
This section provides supplementary materials for the Business Continuity Management program.
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 standard for business continuity, is advantageous. This course is particularly beneficial for individuals already involved in business continuity management, including business managers overseeing operational functions.
