What will you in A Brief Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Course
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Understand the principles and components of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
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Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIA) to identify critical functions and dependencies
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Develop strategies for continuity: failover sites, data backups, and recovery time objectives (RTO)
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Create incident response procedures, communication plans, and stakeholder roles
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Test, exercise, and maintain BCP/DRP through tabletop exercises and audit-ready documentation
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Integrate regulatory requirements and industry best practices (ISO 22301, NFPA 1600) into your plans
Program Overview
Module 1: Foundations of BCP & DRP
⏳ 45 minutes
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Key terminology: RTO, RPO, MTD, and continuity lifecycle
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Regulatory frameworks and industry standards
Module 2: Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis
⏳ 1 hour
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Identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihood
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Mapping business processes and quantifying impacts
Module 3: Strategy Development
⏳ 1 hour
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Selecting continuity strategies: hot/warm/cold sites and cloud recovery
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Backup approaches: full, incremental, and snapshot methodologies
Module 4: Plan Design & Documentation
⏳ 1 hour
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Structuring your BCP/DRP manual: policies, procedures, and contact lists
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Communication plan: escalation paths and stakeholder notifications
Module 5: Implementation & Training
⏳ 45 minutes
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Assigning roles, securing resources, and training teams
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Change management and version control
Module 6: Testing & Exercising Plans
⏳ 1 hour
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Designing tabletop exercises, simulations, and full-scale drills
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Evaluating exercise outcomes and updating documentation
Module 7: Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
⏳ 45 minutes
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Scheduled reviews, audits, and compliance checks
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Incorporating lessons learned and evolving threats
Module 8: Case Studies & Best Practices
⏳ 45 minutes
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Real-world BCP/DRP implementations and lessons from failures
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Adapting plans for emerging risks: cyberattacks, pandemics, and supply-chain disruptions
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Job Outlook
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BCP/DRP expertise is essential for roles like Business Continuity Manager, Disaster Recovery Specialist, and Risk Analyst
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In demand across finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure sectors to ensure operational resilience
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Empowers you to lead continuity planning, minimize downtime, and protect revenue and reputation
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Provides a foundation for certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, and audit qualifications in ISO 22301
Related Reading
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What Is Risk Management? — Learn how organizations identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to ensure operational resilience — a key principle in business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
