Business Continuity Made Simple – Ensuring Operational Resilience Before, During, and After Disruptions (C32-I)

This course teaches you how to build and maintain a business continuity program that protects operations and reputation. You’ll gain: Business Continuity Foundations Understand the principles of business continuity and operational resilience Learn how it differs from disaster recovery and crisis management Explore ISO 22301 and related standards Program Design & Governance Build a business continuity management system (BCMS) Define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths Align with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Identify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities Assess financial, operational, and reputational impacts Use BIA to inform recovery strategies and resource allocation Continuity Strategies & Plans Develop recovery strategies for facilities, systems, people, and suppliers Draft business continuity plans (BCPs) and playbooks Coordinate with IT disaster recovery and emergency response teams Testing & Improvement Conduct tabletop exercises, simulations, and full-scale tests Track performance, gaps, and corrective actions Maintain readiness through continuous improvement Regulatory & Strategic Alignment Align with DORA, NIS2, ISO 27001, and sectoral requirements Communicate resilience posture to regulators, partners, and customers Embed continuity into culture and strategic planning