- Duration
- 3 days
- Level
- Implementer
- Formats
- Virtual instructor-led, In-house
- CPD hours
- 21
Course overview
A three-day course on implementing a business continuity management system based on ISO 22301. You learn to run a business impact analysis, select continuity strategies, write workable plans and design exercises, aligned with regulator expectations in banking and critical services.
Why attend
- Build continuity plans that work under pressure
- Meet bank and regulator continuity requirements such as RBI, SAMA and DORA
- Learn a repeatable business impact analysis method
- Prepare for ISO 22301 certification
Who should attend
- Business continuity managers
- Risk and operations leads
Learning objectives
- Run a BIA
- Select continuity strategies
- Design exercises
Course agenda
Day 1BCMS foundations and business impact analysis
- ISO 22301 structure and terms
- Context, scope and leadership
- Business impact analysis workshop
- Risk assessment for disruption
Day 2Strategies and plans
- Continuity strategies and solutions
- Incident response structure
- Business continuity and recovery plans
- Crisis communication
- ICT readiness and disaster recovery
Day 3Exercising, monitoring and certification
- Exercise programme design
- Tabletop exercise
- Evaluation, internal audit and management review
- Certification preparation
- Written assessment
Prerequisites
None, although experience in operations, IT or risk is helpful.
Assessment and certificate
Written assessment. A scenario-based written assessment on the final day, open book, covering the requirements and their practical application. Pass mark 70%. Participants who pass receive a certificate of achievement; others receive a certificate of attendance.
Certificate: Certificate of achievement (on passing) or attendance from Secure iQube.
What is included
- Course slides and participant notes
- Practical workbook with exercises and case studies
- Templates you can adapt for your organisation
- Certificate of completion
- 30 days of post-course Q&A support by email
- Refreshments and lunch for classroom sessions
Dates
Public dates are announced regularly. Enquire below for the next date, or book a private session for your team on dates that suit you.