Business Continuity Plan Building
Course Info
Code PO1-129
Duration 5 Days
Format Classroom
Course Summary
For any type of organisation within any industry, there will always be the potential for disasters and risks. Risks will exist within every business and are inevitable to face, however, there are various steps that can be taken to mitigate the probability of these and the impact it may potentially have on the organisation.
Creating a business continuity plan is the ideal course of action for a business to take. Business continuity plans recognise individual risks, both severe and minor, to analyse their potential impact on the organisation and establish processes and steps that can be taken to ensure their influence is minimal. These plans should mention all areas of the organisation, including financial, reputation and production impacts.
To gather sufficient data for the business continuity plan, management should conduct thorough risk assessments to identify all probable risks within the organisation This risk data can later be analysed to provide insight on those most likely to occur and how best to prepare for them.
During this course, you’ll learn:
To understand the importance of business continuity planning within an organisation.
To acknowledge the difference between business continuity and disaster recovery and how they can both exist alongside one another.
To identify and investigate the risks that can impact the community of a business and how to mitigate these.
To explore the possible risks and disasters and their potential impact on the organisation.
To generate a workplace culture that is disaster aware and competent of the required steps to take within an emergency.
To prepare an action plan based upon identified risks, their potential consequences and detail what measures can be taken to mitigate further damage.
This course is designed for anyone within management who is responsible for ensuring business continuity when facing risks and disasters. It would be most beneficial for:
Operations Managers
HSE Officers
Business Continuity Planners
Risk Analysts
Regional Managers
Financial Advisors
Project Managers
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review business continuity plans of established organisations to highlight identified risks, their potential impact, and preventative measures in place.
To ensure the participants can gain a full understanding of the taught content, they will partake in a variety of learning methods including presentations, video materials, group discussions and practical activities. This combination of learning methods will guarantee that the participants can develop full comprehension of the knowledge and demonstrate relevant practical skills.
Course Content & Outline
Section 1
Introduction to Business Continuity
Defining what business continuity is, its importance and necessity within an organisation.
How organisations may plan differently depending on industry and service provided.
What internal and external influences may lead to a business disaster.
Understanding the difference between business continuity and disaster recovery, and why only one or both may be needed.
Section 2
Risk Management
The vitality of managing risks within an organisation.
Conducting risk assessments and hazards identification audits to highlight major and minor risks within an organisation.
Analysing risk data and establishing a risk management plan, with risks categorised and prioritised based on area of effect and severity.
Creating preventative measures and correct actions to mitigate the impact of risks if they were to occur.
Section 3
Reasons for Disasters
Explaining why disasters may occur within an organisation.
Comprehending various internal disaster potentials and why they may occur.
Exploring external disasters where the organisation may be affected but out of control to resolve it.
Natural disasters and harsh weather conditions.
Societal changes within an economic decline and how these can be detrimental to an organisation.
Section 4
Creating a Business Continuity Plan
Accepting accountability and responsibility where able.
Examining different disasters and how they will impact different areas of the business.
Ensuring the business continuity plan focuses on the main aspects of the organisation to prevent prolonged down-time – health and safety, production, and finance.
Utilising various planning methods to ensure the plan is fully comprehensible and achievable.
Section 5
Business Impact Analysis
The importance of measuring and processing business impact data in the occurrence of a disaster.
The process of collecting and storing vital data.
What a business impact analysis should include – financial, reputation, production output, environmental and regulatory and social.
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