BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT

Course Overview

This course has been built upon proven business continuity planning “BCP” methodologies. It bridges the gap between theoretical and real world experience for effective knowledge transfer.
The course presents information on the latest risks and responses. It also enhances the business skills needed to identify protection opportunities, justify budget requests to optimize BC processes.

It provides a comprehensive overview available of all aspects of Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery. Delegates design their own templates and tools for subsequent use. It is a very practical course and facilitates the authorship and development of the materials needed for effective Business Continuity Planning.

Course Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to
•    Understand the responsibilities of the Board and senior staff with respect to Business Continuity & Risk Management
•    Appreciate the need for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
•    Understand the language of Business Continuity.
•    How to define continuity requirements
•    Understand the key elements of a Continuity and recovery Strategy
•    Assess the effectiveness of BCM within the organisation
•    Monitor the effectiveness of the Business Continuity Team
•    Gain an understanding of current issues, challenges, and emerging practices regarding risk management, control, and governance processes.
Course Contents

•    BCM Project Management & Executive Support
•    Risk Assessment and Analysis
•    Preparing business impact analysis
•    Developing Business Continuity Strategies
•    Emergency Preparedness and Response
•    Developing and implementing the business continuity plan
•    Coordination with External Agencies
•    Awareness and Training Programs
•    Crisis Communications
•    Plan Activation
•    Plan Development
•    Testing and Exercise Programs
•    Maintaining and testing the business continuity plan
•    Compliance, standards and guidance

Duration: 2 days
Dates: March 29-31st, Oct 3-5th
Fee:  N 80,000(Exclusive of VAT)