Business Continuity Planning

$600.00

ALLIANCE PARTNER: University of Applied Research & Development (UARD)

This course covers the fundamentals and concepts of Incident Management, BCM & DRM; The principles of the Risk Matrix, frequency and impact and the resilient organization; Design & development of a robust BCM/DRM strategy & structure; Implementation of a BCM strategy; The feedback loop and keeping BCM systems current and effective; and, Ensuring organizational readiness and resilience is maintained.

Description

This course covers the fundamentals and concepts of Incident Management, BCM & DRM; The principles of the Risk Matrix, frequency and impact and the resilient organization; Design & development of a robust BCM/DRM strategy & structure; Implementation of a BCM strategy; The feedback loop and keeping BCM systems current and effective; and, Ensuring organizational readiness and resilience is maintained.

The learning outcomes for the module are as follows:

  1. The function of and the need for Business Continuity Management within an organization
  2. The Business Continuity Management life cycle
  3. The main components of a Business Continuity Management program

Key Topics

  • The need for Business Continuity Management
  • The context of Business Continuity Management in the business
  • Leadership and senior management commitment to Business Continuity
  • The Business Continuity Institute’s Lifecycle
  • Implementing the Business Continuity Program

Course Duration

22 – 25 hours with the ability to start/stop/return at any time.

Recommended Participants

This course is for:

  • first responders,
  • active service military,
  • emergency managers and
  • veterans

Take this course to understand the theory behind their practice and increase their professional capacity when responding to a major emergency. This course is also aimed at personnel who form part of the Emergency Response organization.

Belhaven University PLA Credits Assessed: 0.5

*Note, there is a maximum number of PLA credits that may be applied toward a degree program.  Refer to the Belhaven University website for the latest on PLA policies.