These one day courses are aimed at those who have either recently become BCM practitioners or who intend to do so. They are based upon the six stages of the BCM lifecycle in line with BS 25999 and are modular in format, providing a detailed examination of the elements of a BCM programme together with interactive workshops based on example business cases. For more information on any of these courses, please contact us.
This course looks at designing the programme structure, roles and responsibilities, audit and maintenance programmes based on examples of existing good practice and the precepts within the standard.
This course examines the business impact assessment (BIA) and risk assessment (RA). This module explains why these are essential and explores the various techniques and methodologies available to the practitioner.
This module demonstrates how to use the information gathered from the BIA and RA to develop a BCM strategy based on available and credible resilience and contingency options.
This course looks at how we turn the BCM strategy into processes for the business by creating Business Continuity and Crisis Management plans and options for implementing resilience and contingency measures, including the pros and cons of outsourced provision.
This module explores the varying types and complexities of exercises, from desktop walkthroughs to full simulation exercises and live exercises, examining techniques for maintaining and reviewing BCM data and documentation, including the pros and cons of specialist BCM software.
This module explores the issues behind organisational acceptance of BCM, including different audiences, resistance factors, messages and methods for increasing awareness and knowledge of BCM.
Additional specialist courses are offered to address specific areas within the business continuity field. Courses include:
