Business Continuity Awareness

Business Continuity Awareness

This course aims to equip employees with a foundational understanding of business continuity (BC) and their role in maintaining operational resilience during disruptions.

Module 1: Introduction to Business Continuity  

• What is Business Continuity (BC)?
• Why is BC important? (Impact of disruptions, reputational damage, financial loss)
• Key concepts: Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
• Real-world examples of disruptions (e.g., natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages)

Module 2: Types of Disruptions  

• Internal disruptions (e.g., IT outages, equipment failure, workplace accidents)
• External disruptions (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, power grids)
• Identifying potential threats specific to your organization

Module 3: Understanding Your Role in BC  

• Individual responsibilities in a disruption scenario
• Importance of following BC procedures
• How to identify and report disruptions
• Recognizing your contribution to overall resilience

Module 4: Business Continuity Planning  

• Overview of the BC planning process (BIA, mitigation strategies, recovery plans)
• The role of the Business Continuity Team (BC Team)
• Introduction to different types of BC plans (e.g., incident response, disaster recovery)

Module 5: Resources and Support

• Location of BC plan and other relevant resources
• Communication channels during disruptions
• Internal BC contact information and escalation procedures
• Q&A session – Addressing employee concerns and clarifying roles

Course Wrap-up (30 minutes)

• Summary of key takeaways and learning objectives
• Course evaluation and feedback
• Action items for employees to enhance personal preparedness

Course Duration:

1 Day Course