Course Information

Introduction

In an increasingly unpredictable and complex world, organizations face diverse challenges that can disrupt their operations, hinder productivity, and threaten their long-term survival.

A robust business continuity plan (BCP) is essential to ensure resilience and sustainability in the face of such disruptions.

This course, Business Continuity Planning and Strategy, equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to build effective continuity frameworks tailored to their organizational needs.

Participants will explore the critical elements of business continuity management (BCM), including risk assessment, impact analysis, recovery strategies, and testing procedures.

By understanding the interdependencies within organizations and across supply chains, participants will learn how to mitigate risks and respond proactively to crises.

This course bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, offering insights into industry standards such as ISO 22301 and global best practices.

The course emphasizes the strategic integration of business continuity planning into organizational objectives.

Participants will learn how to align their BCP with governance structures, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring the resilience of operations while safeguarding reputation and profitability.

This approach not only prepares organizations for potential crises but also enhances their competitive advantage by demonstrating a commitment to preparedness and sustainability.

This five-day course offers a balanced blend of theory, case studies, and hands-on activities, enabling participants to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to implement and sustain business continuity strategies that drive resilience and organizational success.

Objectives

This course is designed to achieve the following objectives:

Provide a comprehensive understanding of business continuity management principles and frameworks.
Develop the skills necessary to identify risks and assess their potential impacts on organizational operations.
Enable participants to design, implement, and test effective business continuity plans.
Promote strategic alignment of business continuity initiatives with organizational goals.
Equip participants with the tools to communicate continuity plans effectively to stakeholders and employees.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals tasked with safeguarding organizational operations and maintaining resilience. Target participants include:

Business continuity managers and planners
Risk management professionals
IT and operations managers
Facility and supply chain managers
Senior executives responsible for organizational resilience
Compliance officers and auditors

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.