Course Overview:
This course, offered by IRES, provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Management. It focuses on developing strategies and action plans to ensure organizations can continue operating during and after a disruption. Participants will learn to assess risks, create contingency plans, and implement recovery strategies that safeguard business operations. The course covers best practices for managing crises, protecting critical functions, and minimizing downtime.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Business continuity managers
- Risk management professionals
- IT and operations managers
- Emergency response coordinators
- Senior management responsible for organizational resilience
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
Personal Impact:
- Gain expertise in developing and managing business continuity plans.
- Enhance your ability to assess risks and plan for disruptions.
- Learn strategies to maintain business operations during emergencies.
- Improve your crisis management and recovery planning skills.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen organizational resilience and preparedness for disruptions.
- Minimize downtime and operational losses during crises.
- Protect critical business functions and assets.
- Ensure business continuity in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of business continuity planning.
- Conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments.
- Develop comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Implement and test continuity strategies for critical operations.
- Manage communication, coordination, and recovery efforts during disruptions.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Planning
- What is business continuity planning and why it’s essential
- Key concepts: Risk management, crisis management, and disaster recovery
- Legal and regulatory requirements for business continuity
- Case study: How a company recovered from a business disruption
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis
- Identifying and assessing risks: Natural disasters, cyber threats, and supply chain issues
- Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Prioritizing critical functions and resources
- Project: Creating a risk assessment and BIA for your organization
Day 3: Developing Business Continuity Strategies
- Designing strategies for maintaining operations during disruptions
- Alternative site planning, remote work solutions, and technology resilience
- Integrating IT disaster recovery plans
- Real-life project: Drafting a business continuity strategy
Day 4: Implementing and Testing Business Continuity Plans
- Steps to implement a business continuity plan
- Developing response teams and roles
- Testing the plan: Simulation exercises and drills
- Case study: Lessons learned from testing a continuity plan
Day 5: Crisis Management and Recovery Planning
- Managing communication during a crisis
- Coordinating recovery efforts and resource allocation
- Evaluating and updating business continuity plans post-crisis
- Real-life project: Creating a crisis management and recovery plan
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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