This five-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. The participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement Business Continuity processes from the ISO 22399. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with BS 25999 (Business Continuity Management Specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for Business Continuity).

Introduction to the management systems and the process approach

Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO/PAS 22399, ISO 27031, BS 25999 and regulatory framework

Fundamental principles of Business Continuity

Preliminary analysis and determining the level of maturity of the existing BCMS based upon ISO 21827

Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a BCMS

Definition of the scope of a BCMS

Development of a BCMS and Business Continuity Policies

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment

Implementation of a document management framework

Design and implementation of Business Continuity processes and writing procedures

Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about the BCMS

Incident management and emergency management

Operations management of a BCMS

Monitoring BCMS processes

Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards

Internal audit and management review of a BCMS

Implementation of a continual improvement program

Preparing for an ISO 22301 certification audit

DAY 5 : Certification Exam

Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and support an organization in the-

 (implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS

Business Continuity auditors who wish to fully understand the implementation of a -

Business Continuity Management System

Individuals responsible for the Business Continuity or conformity in an organization-

Members of a Business Continuity team-

Expert advisors in Business Continuity-

Members of organizations that want to prepare for a business continuity function or-

for a BCMS project management functi

To understand the implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO-

 27031 or BS 25999

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards-

methods and techniques required for the effective management of a BCMS

To understand the relationship between the components of a BCMS and the-

compliance with the other requirements

To acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing-

managing and maintaining a BCMS as specified in ISO 22301 or BS 25999

To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 22301 or-

BS 25999