Business Continuity Planning and Management Training Course

Business Continuity Planning and Management Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Business Continuity Planning and Management Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview:

This course, offered by T4D, provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Management. It focuses on developing strategies and action plans to ensure organizations can continue operating during and after a disruption. Participants will learn to assess risks, create contingency plans, and implement recovery strategies that safeguard business operations. The course covers best practices for managing crises, protecting critical functions, and minimizing downtime.

Course Duration:

5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Business continuity managers
  • Risk management professionals
  • IT and operations managers
  • Emergency response coordinators
  • Senior management responsible for organizational resilience
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs

Personal Impact:

  • Gain expertise in developing and managing business continuity plans.
  • Enhance your ability to assess risks and plan for disruptions.
  • Learn strategies to maintain business operations during emergencies.
  • Improve your crisis management and recovery planning skills.

Organizational Impact:

  • Strengthen organizational resilience and preparedness for disruptions.
  • Minimize downtime and operational losses during crises.
  • Protect critical business functions and assets.
  • Ensure business continuity in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Understand the principles and importance of business continuity planning.
  • Conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments.
  • Develop comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Implement and test continuity strategies for critical operations.
  • Manage communication, coordination, and recovery efforts during disruptions.
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Course Modules

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Planning

  • What is business continuity planning and why it’s essential
  • Key concepts: Risk management, crisis management, and disaster recovery
  • Legal and regulatory requirements for business continuity
  • Case study: How a company recovered from a business disruption

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

  • Identifying and assessing risks: Natural disasters, cyber threats, and supply chain issues
  • Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Prioritizing critical functions and resources
  • Project: Creating a risk assessment and BIA for your organization

Day 3: Developing Business Continuity Strategies

  • Designing strategies for maintaining operations during disruptions
  • Alternative site planning, remote work solutions, and technology resilience
  • Integrating IT disaster recovery plans
  • Real-life project: Drafting a business continuity strategy

Day 4: Implementing and Testing Business Continuity Plans

  • Steps to implement a business continuity plan
  • Developing response teams and roles
  • Testing the plan: Simulation exercises and drills
  • Case study: Lessons learned from testing a continuity plan

Day 5: Crisis Management and Recovery Planning

  • Managing communication during a crisis
  • Coordinating recovery efforts and resource allocation
  • Evaluating and updating business continuity plans post-crisis
  • Real-life project: Creating a crisis management and recovery plan
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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