COURSE OVERVIEW:

Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process involved in creating a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and are able to function quickly in the event of a disaster. The BCP is generally conceived in advance and involves input from key stakeholders and personnel.

BCP involves defining any and all risks that can affect the company's operations, making it an important part of the organisation's risk management strategy. Risks may include natural disasters—fire, flood, or weather-related events—and cyber-attacks.

Building a business continuity plan (BCP) or a disaster recovery plan is much like any other business project. A formal project management process is necessary to coordinate the various players and company disciplines required to successfully deliver the desired results of the project.

This course will give you a high-level roadmap of what you should expect as you prepare to lead or manage a disaster recovery project. Also will lead you through the creation and implementation of a project plan for creating an effective disaster recovery plan.

After completing this course, you should have a good idea as to the overall strategy for developing a useful business continuity plan and the major steps for getting your project off to a good start. Your odds for a successful project increase dramatically when you have a well-thought-out business continuity plan.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:

·       What is meant by business continuity planning (BCP)?

·       What is a disaster recovery plan project?         

·       How to initiate the BCP project?    

·       The business continuity manager’s role  

·       The scope of the BCP project        

·       The timelines, major milestones, and expectations of the BCP project

·       The items that should be included in BCP budget

·       How to select a team for the BCP project?

·       How to roll out the project to the team?

·       How to identify the stakeholders for the BCP project?

·       How to identify the BCP project activities?       

·       How to determine BCP project activity durations?

·       How to sequence the activities?    

·       How to plan a risk assessment?

·       What a common project plan risks include?

·       The proper way to conduct a meeting

·       The major steps for getting your project off to a good start

·       How to execute and control the BCP project?

·       The BCP project communications plan

·       How to report using the communications plan?

·       The BCP project reporting    

·       How to test your “Completed” plans?      

·       How to set up and enforce a testing schedule for the project?

·       How to close the BCP project?      

·       The steps involved in closing the project

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.