Details & Programme
This course provides the business continuity and resilience professional with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this key skill area.
The course is broken down into modules, exploring the concept of Business Impact Analysis as well as the practical application using a number of different case studies. Delegates have the option of using their own organisation as a case study.
This course is based on the BCI Good Practice Guidelines 2018 and reflects the current global thinking from ISO 22301, ISO 22313 and ISO/TS 22317.
Day 1
| Start | Finish | Subject | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900 | 0930 | Introduction | |
| 0930 | 1100 | Module 1 - Concepts of BIA | Analysis Phase
Pre-requisites of a BIA Purpose of a BIA Business Impacts on services Obligations and Expectations Introduction to HomeHousing Case Study Measurable Impacts |
| 1100 | 1115 | Break | |
| 1115 | 1200 | Module 2 - Products and Services (Strategic) BIA | Strategic (Product & Services) BIA Developing a workshop |
| 1200 | 1300 | Module 3 - The Process (Tactical) BIA | Tactical BIA Prioritized Process/Activity Impact re-assessment Different types of process Priorities Introduction of Case Study examples |
| 1300 | 1400 | Lunch | |
| 1400 | 1500 | Module 4 - The Activity (Operational) BIA | Operational BIA Priority of activities Resource issues Dependencies |
| 1500 | 1515 | Break | |
| 1515 | 1645 | Module 5 - The Initial BIA | The Initial BIA Challenges Completion |
| 1645 | 1700 | Review of Day 1 |
Please note timings are indicative as the exact timings for each day may change due to students interest and experience in certain subjects. The course may finish earlier than 5.00pm if all topics have been covered.
Day 2
| Start | Finish | Subject | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900 | 0915 | Review of Day 1 | |
| 0930 | 1100 | Module 6 - BIA
methods | BIA Methods BIA Participants Data collection methods Key issues |
| 1100 | 1115 | Break | |
| 1115 | 1230 | Module 7 - Risk
(Threat)
Assessment | Where does a risk assessment fit in? |
| 1230 | 1330 | Lunch | |
| 1330 | 1445 | Module 8 - Design | Moving to the Design Phase Recovery Strategies Decision points |
| 1445 | 1500 | Break | |
| 1500 | 1600 | Discussion | When should we redo a BIA? Lots of things about to change- no point in doing a BIA? Can we ‘Fast-Track’ (by-pass) the BIA? |
| 1600 | 1700 | Course Review |
Please note timings are indicative as the exact timings for each day may change due to students interest and experience in certain subjects. The course may finish earlier than 5.00pm if all topics have been covered.
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Course Benefits
Completing this course will enable you to:
- Understand the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process
- Understand how to structure the BIA process
- Apply the methods available to conduct a BIA
- Utilise the information from the BIA to design the most appropriate continuity recovery strategies.
Completing this course will contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Further information can be found on the BCI's website here.
Who Should Attend?
- Business Continuity and resilience practitioners who require an in-depth knowledge and an understanding of how to carry out a BIA at all levels of an organisation.
- It is recommended that students have a minimum of a CBCI or equivalent credential with experience of working in a continuity
and resilience related role.
In-house Options
Please contact the BC Training team on 01253 542650 or email info@b-c-training.co.uk, should you wish to discuss options for delivering this course in-house at your organisation.
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Testimonials
“The course tutor [James Royds] was very flexible in his approach and provided effective support when the concepts or information given required further explanation to ensure my understanding. He was very open to questions, comments and observations about our particular requirements.”
Pam Griffiths
West Lancashire College2019