Course Description

This course prepares participants for professional business continuity certifications by covering all critical aspects of business continuity management (BCM). Participants will gain knowledge of BCM frameworks, risk assessment, business impact analysis, incident response, recovery strategies, and audit practices. The program combines theory, practical examples, and exam-focused guidance to help candidates succeed in their certification exams and apply BCM principles effectively in real-world scenarios.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and standards of Business Continuity Management (BCM).
  • Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses.
  • Develop and implement effective business continuity and recovery strategies.
  • Design, test, and maintain business continuity plans.
  • Apply exam-focused strategies to succeed in professional BCM certifications.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for business continuity managers, risk managers, compliance officers, IT and operations managers, and professionals preparing for BCM certification exams.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity & Standards

  • BCM principles and terminology
  • Overview of ISO 22301 and other relevant standards
  • Business continuity lifecycle
  • Roles and responsibilities in BCM
  • Exam prep: key concepts and terminology

Day 2: Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  • Identifying threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Business impact analysis methodology
  • Prioritizing critical processes and resources
  • Exam prep: sample questions and case scenarios
Day 3: Business Continuity & Recovery Strategies

  • Developing recovery strategies for critical functions
  • IT disaster recovery planning
  • Continuity of operations in crises
  • Resource allocation and redundancy planning
  • Exam prep: scenario-based problem solving
Day 4: BCM Plan Development, Testing & Exercises

  • Writing and maintaining business continuity plans
  • Tabletop exercises and simulation drills
  • Plan validation, monitoring, and updating
  • Integration with crisis management and emergency response
  • Exam prep: practice questions and tips
Day 5: BCM Governance, Auditing & Exam Readiness

  • BCM governance and performance monitoring
  • Internal and external audits of continuity programs
  • Review of exam objectives and strategies
  • Practice exam and Q&A
  • Knowledge consolidation and final tips

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.