Module #1 Introduction to Business Continuity Planning Overview of the importance of business continuity planning, its relevance, and benefits
Module #2 Understanding Business Continuity Defining business continuity, its relationship with risk management, and the business continuity lifecycle
Module #3 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Conducting a BIA to identify critical business processes, assess potential losses, and determine recovery time objectives
Module #4 Risk Assessment and Threat Identification Identifying and assessing potential risks and threats to business operations, including natural disasters, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions
Module #5 Business Continuity Policy and Framework Developing a business continuity policy and framework, including roles and responsibilities, and communication strategies
Module #6 Business Continuity Team Structure and Roles Defining the roles and responsibilities of the business continuity team, including the incident response team and crisis management team
Module #7 Developing Business Continuity Strategies Identifying and developing business continuity strategies, including risk mitigation, risk transfer, and risk acceptance
Module #8 Crisis Management and Communication Developing a crisis management plan, including communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management
Module #9 Incident Response and Emergency Procedures Developing incident response plans, including emergency procedures, evacuation plans, and emergency contact lists
Module #10 Business Continuity Planning for IT Systems Developing business continuity plans for IT systems, including data backup and recovery, and IT service continuity
Module #11 Supply Chain Resilience and Business Continuity Assessing and mitigating supply chain risks, and developing supply chain resilience strategies
Module #12 Human Resources and Business Continuity Developing business continuity plans for human resources, including personnel safety, payroll continuity, and HR policies
Module #13 Facilities and Infrastructure Continuity Developing business continuity plans for facilities and infrastructure, including backup power, water, and communication systems
Module #14 Financial Continuity and Funding Developing financial continuity plans, including funding strategies, insurance coverage, and financial risk management
Module #15 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans Developing testing and exercising strategies for business continuity plans, including scenario-based exercises and simulation
Module #16 Maintaining and Updating Business Continuity Plans Maintaining and updating business continuity plans, including plan reviews, updates, and version control
Module #17 Business Continuity and Regulatory Compliance Understanding the regulatory requirements for business continuity planning, including industry standards and best practices
Module #18 Business Continuity Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Tailoring business continuity planning for SMEs, including simplified approaches and cost-effective solutions
Module #19 Business Continuity Planning for Global Organizations Developing business continuity plans for global organizations, including cultural and language considerations
Module #20 Business Continuity Planning for Remote Work and Virtual Teams Developing business continuity plans for remote work and virtual teams, including virtual incident response and communication strategies
Module #21 Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Integrating cybersecurity with business continuity planning, including threat assessment and mitigation strategies
Module #22 Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Continuity Assessing and mitigating business continuity risks during mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration strategies
Module #23 Business Continuity and Sustainability Integrating business continuity planning with sustainability initiatives, including environmental and social responsibility
Module #24 Business Continuity and Reputation Management Managing reputation during business disruptions, including crisis communication and reputation recovery strategies
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Business Continuity Planning career
