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
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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
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70% for each exam
Exam Codes
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BCM-001: Business Continuity Management Fundamentals
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BCM-002: Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
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BCM-003: Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery Planning
Course Outline
Introduction to Business Continuity Management
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Overview of BCM Framework
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Understanding the scope and structure of BCM
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The importance of BCM in ensuring organizational resilience
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The role of BCM in risk management and compliance
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Key Concepts in Business Continuity
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Business continuity vs. disaster recovery
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Defining critical business functions and processes
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Understanding the business continuity lifecycle
Developing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
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BCP Development Process
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Steps for creating a comprehensive BCP
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Aligning the BCP with organizational objectives and compliance requirements
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Roles and responsibilities in BCP development and implementation
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Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
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Conducting a BIA to identify critical functions
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Assessing the potential impact of disruptions
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Prioritizing business functions based on their criticality
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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Identifying and analyzing risks to business continuity
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Developing risk mitigation strategies
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Integrating risk management into the BCP
Crisis Management and Response
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Crisis Management Planning
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Developing a crisis management plan (CMP)
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Identifying key roles and responsibilities in crisis management
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Communication strategies during a crisis
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Incident Response and Recovery
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Immediate actions to take during a business disruption
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Strategies for business recovery and continuity
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Coordination with external stakeholders and service providers
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Disaster Recovery Planning
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Developing a disaster recovery plan (DRP) for IT systems
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Recovery strategies for critical business functions
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Testing and validating the DRP through simulations and drills
Maintaining and Improving Business Continuity
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BCP Testing and Exercising
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Types of BCP tests (e.g., tabletop exercises, full-scale simulations)
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Conducting regular tests to ensure BCP effectiveness
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Documenting test results and making necessary improvements
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Monitoring and Reviewing BCM
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Continuous monitoring of business continuity risks and vulnerabilities
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Regular reviews and updates of the BCP and related plans
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Incorporating lessons learned and best practices into the BCM program
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Training and Awareness
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Developing training programs for staff on BCM principles and procedures
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Building a culture of resilience and preparedness within the organization
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Encouraging continuous learning and professional development in BCM
Final Review and Certification Exam Preparation
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Review Session
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Recap of key concepts and best practices covered in the course
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Practice questions and exam strategies
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Q&A Session
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Recap of key concepts and best practices covered in the course
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Practice questions and exam strategies