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