Business Continuity Management Systems

Overview

The Business Continuity Management 101 course provides a comprehensive and structured introduction to the principles, concepts, and practices of Business Continuity Management. Designed for professionals seeking to build awareness and establish foundational competencies, this course explores how organizations can prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents with confidence. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the requirements of ISO 22301 and learn how it provides a framework for maintaining the continuity of critical operations and protecting vital assets.

Through this program, learners will be introduced to the Business Continuity Lifecycle (Plan–Do–Check–Act), a systematic approach that ensures continuity strategies are not only planned but also implemented, tested, and continually improved. The course covers introduction to key components such as Incident Response Structure, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Risk Assessment (RA), Strategy and Solutions, BCM Documentation, BCM Testing and many more, giving learners a holistic view of how continuity is developed, implemented, and maintained.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and insights needed to support resilience initiatives needed to safeguard your organization against potential disruptions.

Key Highlights

Step-by-step introduction to sustainability reporting concepts and evolution
Exploration of global and local reporting ecosystems and trends
Practical guidance on applying reporting principles and approaches
Insights on reporting formats and the role of technology
Discussion of real-world challenges and future opportunities in reporting
Aligned with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS)

Learning Objectives

Step-by-step introduction to sustainability reporting concepts and evolution
Exploration of global and local reporting ecosystems and trends
Practical guidance on applying reporting principles and approaches
Insights on reporting formats and the role of technology
Discussion of real-world challenges and future opportunities in reporting
Aligned with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS)

Who is it for?

Sustainability and CSR practitioners
Finance, Accounting, and Compliance professionals
Corporate communications and investor relations teams
Business leaders and managers responsible for ESG performance
Students, educators, and professionals exploring careers in sustainability reporting

Course Outline

Module-1

Planning the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Introduction to BCMS
Leadership Commitment to BCMS
Planning and Support

Module-2

Preparation of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Awareness and Competency
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Risk Assessment (RA)
Strategy and Solutions

Module-3

Implementation and Evaluation of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Documentation and Implementation
Exercise Program
Performance Evaluation