Course Dates
| Dates | Number of days | Location | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Oct 2022 |
£1,050.00 | Book now | |||
| Course tutor: James McAlister MA DipBCM DipEd Hon FBCI FICPEM | |||||
Details & Programme
This two day BCI Designing and Delivering Effective Exercises course comes complete with course slides and a workbook that contains exercises to be completed throughout the course and other complimentary resources. The course is based on the Good Practice Guidelines 2018 and reflects current International Standards in business continuity.
Course Modules
- Module 1 - The Value of Exercise Programmes
This module explores the value that conducting exercises as part of a programme brings in terms of enhancing capability over time, defines what is meant by 'test' and 'exercise' and explores design team resource.
- Module 2 - Exercise Design
This module looks at the importance of being clear about the purpose for each exercise, the format to be employed and the risks posed.
- Module 3 - Exercise Scenario
This module explores how to develop a realistic scenario or story that will enable the aim and objectives to be evaluated through the format mix that has been selected.
- Module 4 - Exercise Preparation
This module considers the roles, documentation, resources and communications required to deliver exercises.
- Module 5 - Exercise Delivery and Reporting
This module explores delivering the exercise and the requirements for evaluating exercises and reporting the results.
Day 1
| Start | Finish | Subject | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0930 | 0945 | Introduction | |
| 0945 | 1100 | Module 1 - The Value of Exercise Programmes | By the end of this module, delegates will: - Appreciate how exercise programmes support the policy by validating plans over time and promoting continual improvement - Be able to establish the place for exercises in the BCM Lifecycle - Be able to define tests and exercises - Understand the difference between plans only and capability of teams and equipment - Understand the resource required to design exercises |
| 1100 | 1115 | Break | |
| 1115 | 1130 | Module 1 continued | |
| 1130 | 1230 | Module 2 - Exercise Design | By the end of this module, delegates will:
- Understand why it is important to establish the aim and objectives - Appreciate how the aim and objectives influence evaluation - Understand what types of exercises are available - Be able to describe the pros and cons of each type of exercise - Know how to combine types of exercises to achieve the aim and objectives - Be able to identify and treat risks relating to the exercise programme |
| 1230 | 1330 | Lunch | |
| 1330 | 1415 | Module 2 continued | |
| 1415 | 1500 | Module 3 - Exercise Scenario | By the end of this module, delegates will:
- Appreciate the function of the scenario in achieving the aims and objectives - Be able to link the scenario to the validation of the objectives - Explore ways of presenting and controlling the scenario - Consider how to bring 'atmospherics' to the scenario to enhance realism |
| 1500 | 1515 | Break | |
| 1515 | 1615 | Module 3 continued | |
| 1615 | 1630 | Review of Day 1 |
Please note, timings are indicative and exact timings may vary due to delegate experience and their interest in certain topics. The course may finish earlier if all topics have been covered.
Day 2
| Start | Finish | Subject | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0930 | 0945 | Review of Day 1 | |
| 0945 | 1100 | Module 4 - Exercise Preparation | By the end of this module, delegates will:
- Understand the roles required to deliver exercises - Be able to consider additional support that may be required - Understand the documents required to deliver an exercise - Appreciate the resource requirements to ensure success - Be able to consider how communications will be provided during delivery |
| 1100 | 1115 | Break | |
| 1115 | 1230 | Module 4 continued | |
| 1230 | 1330 | Lunch | |
| 1330 | 1500 | Module 5 - Exercise Delivery and Reporting | By the end of this module, delegates will:
- Understand the key stages of exercise delivery - Be aware of the likely challenges of delivery - Understand post-exercise debriefing - Be able to report the results from an exercise - Understand how to turn lessons identified into lesson learnt - Appreciate the link to continual improvement |
| 1500 | 1515 | Break | |
| 1515 | 1615 | Module 5 continued | |
| 1615 | 1630 | Course Review |
Please note, timings are indicative and exact timings may vary due to delegate experience and their interest in certain topics. The course may finish earlier if all topics have been covered.
Download a PDF of the course details >
Course Benefits
By the end of the BCI Designing and Delivering Effective Exercises course, delegates will be able to:
- Appreciate the rationale for validating plans and the value this brings
- Apply good practice to exercise programmes
- Select appropriate exercise aims, objectives and formats
- Explore the development of realistic scenarios to engage participants and achieve the aim
- Understand how to resource and co-ordinate delivery
- Carry out post exercise evaluations and report lessons
- Leave with an exercise concept that can be delivered within the organisation
Delegates will receive 16 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the BCI on successful completion of the course. Further information can be found on the BCI's website here.
Who Should Attend?
- Business continuity and resilience professionals who are responsible for developing and delivering exercises. This course is also suitable for those professionals in related disciplines who need to learn how to effectively exercise plans.
- It is recommended that delegates have a minimum of a CBCI or equivalent credential with experience of working in a continuity and resilience related role.
Tutors
James McAlister
MA DipBCM DipEd Hon FBCI FICPEM
In-house Options
If you would like this BCI Designing and Delivering Effective Exercises training course delivered privately for your organisation, please contact the BC Training team on 01253 542650 or email info@b-c-training.co.uk.
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