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NEW: 6 STEPS for BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Our new SIX STEPS to SUCCESS in business continuity/disaster recovery is written using the PMI project management methodology. Each of the six phases provides you with a clear work break down structure, complete with details on Inputs, Tools used and Outputs.
Learn & Master the accredited best practices of Business Continuity Management in this hands-on course. This course is an excellent way to polish skills that will bring visibility and positive recognition from top management.
This class may be used as a step-by-step quick start by those new to Business Continuity Management or to update the seasoned professional. EXCELLENT source of renewal credits for your CIA, PMP, CISA, CISM or CISSP certification. You will learn the latest methods including how the BC plan can generate corporate revenue.
Learn how to create a plan that actually works for your business. No laughing or snickering. You will learn the exact steps to create a plan that will work.
What is the difference of Business Continuity verses Disaster Recovery?
Continuity focuses on an entirely different objective. Continuity is about providing uninterrupted revenue, a topic very dear to the senior management and investors. Why worry or bother about rebuilding if you don't have a steady stream of money flowing in to keep your organization afloat. The old disaster recovery model proved to be almost worthless during terrorism, natural disasters, civil unrest, and utility failures (to name a few). Businesses need customers to keep spending money without interruption and regardless of external events.
A real continuity plan would provide for several key objectives that you might not consider, but will need. Ask yourself these 10 questions. Do you have a continuity plan that delivers-
- Uninterrupted customer interface, instilling confidence and demonstrates you are still operating?
- A written plan that answers the question for each staff member "Where do I go today, what will I do today?"
- A plan that prevents investors from backing out during an unwelcome incident?
- Prevents your banker from re-rating your obligations (loans) or raising your rates during the incident?
- Eliminates buyer hesitancy to insure key clients continue spending their money with you?
- Provides a working hour-by-hour timeline of coordinated actions for the first 72 hours? (see # 2)
- A timetable that identifies each deadline you will face (contract, delivery, regulatory, public media)?
- Provides both hotsite and relocation options that Are Not dependent on air travel?
- Gives you significant control over the timing, words and images the news media will portray about you?
- Clearly defined chain of command across all departments with communications to ALL your stakeholders?
- Bonus question: Do you have a plan to calm your clients and key investors before the news chopper broadcasts a picture of a smoking hole that used to be your building?
IF you answered "NO" to any of the above, then you need to attend our class. Continuity is required and demanded by investors, new regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and your clients.
We exceed your certification training objectives by covering all of the required knowledge areas and a few others that would be utterly critical to your professional success. It's about more than just passing the exam - it's about being successful and getting promoted. BCP puts you in front of management and gives you a chance for real advancement.
The class prepares student for CBCP or ABCP certification exam in business continuity management provided by:
- Disaster Recovery Institute International DRII (USA)
- Applies to Certification Points with BCI (UK)
Duration: 3 days = 24 PDUs
Performance-Based Objectives of this course
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
- Understand the 6 steps for Business continuity & disaster recovery following the internationally recognized best practices.
- Learn how to gain support for BC planning from management,
- Learn techniques to gain funding for BC efforts,
- Learn risk analysis techniques and supporting elements to create solid financial justification,
- Use proven methods of developing cohesive strategy & plans,
- Practice with real BC plans that you can use for your business,
- Learn how to keep revenue flowing verses traditional rebuild myths
- Learn how to help retain your market share and key customers.
- Understand the Best Practices of BCP/DR planning,
- Understand how to use the Incident Command System,
- Know what's expected of YOU from the Government and Emergency response agencies (How to gain access through roadblocks, special privileges, financial assistance & more),
- Learn how to maximize financial aid -OR- gain additional market share.
- Review new government regulations worldwide mandating BC Plans,
- Begin the preparation and documentation of your own plans,
- Review BC plan testing strategies and improved methods,
- Prepare for the DRI International professional certification exam.
Course Content
Interactive course with case studies, sample plans & checklists to build proficiency. Students will gain valuable experience in the concepts through classroom practice exercises. Excellent for persons new to BC planning. An easy way to acquire razor sharp skills.
A practice lab accompanies each of these sections.
You get to dry-run & practice with us. Lots of fun while shaping your skills. Make your mistakes with us before returning to the real world. Then impress your boss.
Our Instructors can show you the techniques you need to succeed. Constant discussions, role playing exercises and practice sessions make this a fun interactive class. You will gain insight from BC project management experiences in the real world. Our results are excellent.
This is a very interactive class. You will be impressed. Seating is limited
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