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Certified Business Continuity Management

Target Students​

Business continuity professionals

Risk management professionals

IT managers and system administrators

Disaster recovery planners

Compliance officers

Individuals seeking certification in business continuity management

Duration :  4 days (32 hours of instruction)
Learning Objectives
 

-Understand the principles and framework of Business Continuity Management (BCM).

-Learn how to develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

-Gain skills in identifying and analyzing business risks and impacts.

-Develop expertise in crisis management and disaster recovery planning.

-Understand the role of BCM in organizational resilience and compliance.

-Learn to continuously improve business continuity practices within the organization.

Exam Duration​
 

  • Each exam: 90 minutes

Exam Formats​
 

Multiple-choice questions

Scenario-based analysis

Short answer questions

Exam Options​
 

Online proctored exams

In-person at authorized testing centers

Passing Score​

  • 70% for each exam

Exam Codes​
 

  • BCM-001: Business Continuity Management Fundamentals

  • BCM-002: Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment

  • BCM-003: Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery Planning

Course Outline
Introduction to Business Continuity Management
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  • Overview of BCM Framework

  • Understanding the scope and structure of BCM

  • The importance of BCM in ensuring organizational resilience

  • The role of BCM in risk management and compliance

  • Key Concepts in Business Continuity

  • Business continuity vs. disaster recovery

  • Defining critical business functions and processes

  • Understanding the business continuity lifecycle

Developing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
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  • BCP Development Process

  • Steps for creating a comprehensive BCP

  • Aligning the BCP with organizational objectives and compliance requirements

  • Roles and responsibilities in BCP development and implementation

  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  • Conducting a BIA to identify critical functions

  • Assessing the potential impact of disruptions

  • Prioritizing business functions based on their criticality

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Identifying and analyzing risks to business continuity

  • Developing risk mitigation strategies

  • Integrating risk management into the BCP

Crisis Management and Response
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  • Crisis Management Planning

  • Developing a crisis management plan (CMP)

  • Identifying key roles and responsibilities in crisis management

  • Communication strategies during a crisis

  • Incident Response and Recovery

  • Immediate actions to take during a business disruption

  • Strategies for business recovery and continuity

  • Coordination with external stakeholders and service providers

  • Disaster Recovery Planning

  • Developing a disaster recovery plan (DRP) for IT systems

  • Recovery strategies for critical business functions

  • Testing and validating the DRP through simulations and drills

Maintaining and Improving Business Continuity
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  • BCP Testing and Exercising

  • Types of BCP tests (e.g., tabletop exercises, full-scale simulations)

  • Conducting regular tests to ensure BCP effectiveness

  • Documenting test results and making necessary improvements

  • Monitoring and Reviewing BCM

  • Continuous monitoring of business continuity risks and vulnerabilities

  • Regular reviews and updates of the BCP and related plans

  • Incorporating lessons learned and best practices into the BCM program

  • Training and Awareness

  • Developing training programs for staff on BCM principles and procedures

  • Building a culture of resilience and preparedness within the organization

  • Encouraging continuous learning and professional development in BCM

Final Review and Certification Exam Preparation
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  • Review Session

  • Recap of key concepts and best practices covered in the course

  • Practice questions and exam strategies

  • Q&A Session

  • Recap of key concepts and best practices covered in the course

  • Practice questions and exam strategies

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