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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 22301
- ISO 22301 overview
- Purpose and scope
- Business continuity concepts
- Organisational resilience
- BCMS fundamentals
- Key terminology
Module 2: Business Continuity Management Principles
- Business continuity purpose
- Organisational resilience
- Disruption management
- Process approach
- Risk-based thinking
- Continual improvement
Module 3: Context of the Organisation
- Internal issues
- External issues
- Organisational environment
- Interested parties
- Relevant requirements
- BCMS scope
Module 4: Leadership & Commitment
- Leadership responsibilities
- Management commitment
- Business continuity policy
- Roles and responsibilities
- Organisational accountability
- BCMS integration
Module 5: Planning the BCMS
- Risks and opportunities
- Business continuity objectives
- Planning actions
- Responsibilities
- Resources
- Managing changes
Module 6: BCMS Support & Resources
- Resource requirements
- Personnel competence
- Awareness
- Internal communication
- External communication
- Organisational knowledge
Module 7: Documented Information
- Documentation requirements
- Document creation
- Document approval
- Version control
- Record management
- Information availability
Module 8: Business Impact Analysis
- Purpose of BIA
- Critical activities
- Impact categories
- Maximum tolerable disruption
- Recovery priorities
- Resource dependencies
Module 9: Recovery Objectives
- Recovery time objectives
- Recovery point considerations
- Minimum acceptable capacity
- Recovery priorities
- Dependency analysis
- Resource requirements
Module 10: Business Continuity Risk Assessment
- Risk identification
- Threat identification
- Vulnerabilities
- Risk analysis
- Risk evaluation
- Disruption scenarios
Module 11: Business Continuity Strategies
- Strategy development
- People strategies
- Workplace strategies
- Technology strategies
- Supplier strategies
- Resource solutions
Module 12: Business Continuity Plans & Procedures
- Continuity plan structure
- Activation criteria
- Roles and responsibilities
- Response procedures
- Recovery procedures
- Plan maintenance
Module 13: Incident Response & Communication
- Incident detection
- Incident escalation
- Response teams
- Internal communication
- External communication
- Stakeholder coordination
Module 14: Exercise & Testing Programme
- Exercise objectives
- Exercise types
- Scenario development
- Conducting exercises
- Evaluating results
- Updating plans
Module 15: Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring and measurement
- Performance indicators
- Internal audits
- Management review
- Evaluating BCMS effectiveness
- Improvement opportunities
Module 16: Corrective Action & Continual Improvement
- Identifying nonconformities
- Immediate correction
- Root cause concepts
- Corrective actions
- Effectiveness review
- Continual improvement
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
The ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Foundation program provides working professionals with foundational knowledge of business continuity management. Participants explore organisational context, leadership, BCMS planning, business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategies, incident response, communication, business continuity plans, recovery procedures, exercises, performance monitoring, internal audits, management review, corrective actions, and continual improvement.