Course Outline
Overview of Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Concepts
- Defining Business Continuity: Understanding BC, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Resilience.
- The ISO 22301 Standard: An overview of the international standard for BCMS.
- The Business Case: Reasons why organizations require a BCMS (Risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, reputation).
- The Stakeholder Perspective: Benefits for business, society, and government.
- Key Terminology: BCP, BCM, BIA, RTO, RPO.
Structure and Requirements of a BCMS
- Context of the Organization: Identifying internal and external issues relevant to the organization.
- Leadership and Commitment: The role of top management in BCM.
- Planning:
- Establishing the BCM policy.
- Objectives and criteria for determining business continuity.
- Planning actions to address risks and opportunities.
- Risk Assessment Methodology (RAM): How to identify and analyze threats to critical activities.
Core BCMS Elements and Operational Requirements
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA):
- Identifying critical business activities.
- Determining RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective).
- Business Continuity Strategy:
- Selecting appropriate strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Resource requirements.
- Documentation and Information:
- Creating Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
- Maintaining records and ensuring document control.
- Exercising and Testing:
- Importance of testing plans (Tabletop exercises, simulations).
- Reviewing and updating the BCMS.
Implementation and Evaluation
- Supporting Requirements: Competence, awareness, and communication strategies.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of the BCMS.
- Incident Response and Improvement:
- Handling deviations and continuous improvement (PDCA Cycle).
- Benefits Recap: Summary of the tangible and intangible benefits achieved.
Requirements
Rationale for Attendance
This ISO 22301 introductory course allows you to master the essential concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Through this training, you will recognize the critical importance of a BCMS and the advantages it delivers to businesses, communities, and public sectors via effective execution.
Target Audience
- Individuals with an interest in Business Continuity Management.
- Professionals aiming to learn about the primary processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
- Managers and executives tasked with fostering organizational resilience.
- Specialists engaged in risk management and compliance activities.
Prerequisites
- There are no formal entry requirements.
- Familiarity with general risk management concepts is advised.
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- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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