FQA Certified

Business Continuity Management

Foundation Course

Business Continuity is a mandatory compliance requirement in many industries and geographies, even more so post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizations without Business Continuity are in danger of losing their credibility, revenues and profits, and may have to shut down forever. Many regulators and customers insist on the presence of Business Continuity, as evidence of robust corporate governance.

Globally, the demand for resilience professionals is outpacing supply, creating a 2.5 million job gap by 2027. BCM professionals get a unique opportunity to understand the needs of the full organization and provide the needed Continuity and Resilience. This unique skill is transferable across industries and geographies.. Many professionals have been able to enhance their careers and compensation by becoming BCM Heads also.

Attend this course to learn how to earn and practice Foundation Business Continuity skills, and get FQA-certified (optional).

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BENEFITS & FEATURES

Attend this training course provided by Continuity & Resilience (C&R).Pass the exam (optional, additional payment) - and be able demonstrate your capabilities by earning through your knowledge the BCM FOUNDATION Certificate provided by the UK-based FQA International !

Attend this training course provided by Continuity & Resilience (C&R).

Pass the exam (optional, additional payment) - and be able demonstrate your capabilities by earning through your knowledge the BCM FOUNDATION Certificate provided by the UK-based FQA International !

Learn Business Continuity - improve your career & compensation.
Complete the course at a relaxed pace.
Blended learning (self-study supplemented by 3 Instructor-led sessions) - learn at your leisure on weekends and evenings. No need to take leave from office.
Hear the pre-recorded lessons, typically 30 days access.
Repeat the lessons as many times as you like.
Attend the Instructor-led refresher/ Q&A sessions (2 hours each, 2 sessions) - total 4 hours content.
Clear your doubts and get clarifications.
Take and pass the FQA exam once you are confident.(optional)
Once you pass the exam, be the proud holder of an FQA International Foundation-level Certificate.

ABOUT THE BCM FOUNDATION TRAINING COURSE

Developed in line with the ISO 22301 Global BCM Standard, this course is specifically designed for those who need just to understand or support BCM at a high level, but do not need to implement BCM hands-on. The course provides a high-level understanding of the BCM implementation methodology and lifecycle, steps involved and the key success factors that help ensure an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).

This Training Course is offered on a blended mode, which you can attend over weekends and non-office hours, so that you can cement your knowledge at a relaxed pace, and also review any needed portions again and again, based on your own schedule. Live Instructor-led Knowledge recap and Q&A sessions are regularly conducted to enable networking, clear any doubts and to further embed the learnings in your mind. Typical course access is 30 days.

The FQA International BCM Foundation Certificate will be issued (optional) to those who successfully pass the course-end online examination (90 questions, 60 minutes duration, multiple choice).

ABOUT THE COURSE DESIGNER

DHIRAJ LAL

Dhiraj Lal has over 20 years BCM experience and 32 years overall. He is the Executive Director of Continuity and Resilience (C&R), which is a 4 time winner of Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year honour, awarded by the UK-based Business Continuity Institute.

He has worked with Citibank, Standard Chartered, Agilent and American Express (as the BCM Program Sponsor and Head). He has been invited to present at the BCI Annual conference in the UK, DRI US, BCMI Singapore, itSMF UK, DRI Asia in Malaysia, ISACA UAE, and also various Crisis, BCM and IT Resilience Summits in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, KSA and India.

Dhiraj Lal is Asia’s first BSI appointed Technical Expert for BS25999 / ISO 22301, and is also a BS25999 / ISO 22301 assessor. He teaches the advanced level certification workshops in BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301, and also consults in implementation of BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301.

Contributing Author to : The Encyclopedia of Business Continuity, 3rd Edition

Author of: Step by Step guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015. Implement BCM the UAE Way!

TARGET AUDIENCE FOR BCM FOUNDATION LEVEL

All interested professionals who want to enhance their career by building competencies in the extremely important field of Business Continuity, which is now in much demand post the COVID-19 pandemic. This course will provide excellent value-for-time knowledge-building for existing/new members of the BCM team, and also potential entrants to Business Continuity.

Those with Business Continuity responsibilities, who would like to demonstrate good understanding of Business Continuity Management via their FQA-issued Foundation level BCM certificate.

Senior Management, who have limited time and so need a training course that provides them in a short period of time with exactly the knowledge they need to understand and manage a the organization's Business Continuity program. For example, the BCM Sponsor and the CRO, all Department Heads, including those from IT/IT DR, Communications, IT Service Management, Information Security, Cyber Security, Operations, Quality, Emergency Management, HR, Risk, Crisis Management, and others.

Business Owners and Business Managers who want to attain a good understanding of Business Continuity implementation principles, to be able to get the best out of their BCM Program, ask the right questions, safeguard their reputation and future, and ensure stakeholder confidence.

Those from GRC, who have Governance, Risk and Compliance responsibilities, and so need to understand the BCM methodology and key points.

Practicing professionals who want a quick refresher on BCM concepts and terminologies, given the frequent improvements and evolving learnings in this domain.

Professionals from other domains, who want just to acquire theoretical knowledge about BCM, but do not see a need to actively practice those skills in the near future. So at this stage they are just seeking the minimum required understanding, which is adequate for them for now.

Individuals interested in understanding the Foundations of Business Continuity, as an additional skill, or to explore whether or not they would like to take up BCM as a career.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION LEVEL

Gain an appreciation of the criticality of BCM, and its key drivers.

Gain an overview of the fundamental terminologies, concepts and principal constituents of Business Continuity Management (BCM).

Get a theoretical understanding of how the internationally acclaimed ISO 22301 provide a basis for understanding, developing and implementing business continuity within an organization.

Know the 12 steps required to develop a Business Continuity Management System, covering BCM planning, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement.

Understand the critical steps involved in creating a Business Continuity Plan, such as Risk Analysis, Business Impact Analysis, Recovery Strategy and Plan Development.

Understand how to effectively exercise and test your plans. Minimizing risk to your company and resources when disaster strikes.

Acquire the understanding required to be able to oversee and support the BCM function at a high level.

COURSE CONTENT OF THE FOUNDATION LEVEL

Be clear about all the required elements of an ISO 22301-based BCM Program, including Context, Leadership, Planning and Support

Understand the key elements of a BCM Policy and be able to create one for your own organization.

Be able to come up with at least 40 categories of Interested Parties, and have an idea of their expectations - all of which must be kept in mind as you develop your BIAs and Plans.

Understand the key elements of the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and the BCM Risk Assessment (RA).

Get an idea of the components required to put in place the Business Continuity Recovery Strategies and develop BCM Plans.

Understand the various approaches to BCM Testing & Exercising.

Get an understanding of the BCM Maintenance and Improvement steps, including Performance Evaluation, BCM Audits and Assessments, Management Review and Continual Improvement.

WHY TAKE THE CERTIFICATION COURSE?

Many regulators and customers insist on the presence of a Business Continuity Plan, as evidence of robust corporate governance. Any organization that is not able to support its growth with the strong stable foundation of Business Continuity stands a huge risk of losing its credibility and revenues, and may eventually be forced to shut down forever.

Embrace a unique opportunity to enhance your BCM skills and acquire essential tools for effective business continuity planning

Core Understanding: Gain an understanding of the fundamental terminologies and concepts of Business Continuity Management (BCM).

Comprehensive Overview: Get an overview of the principal constituents involved in BCM.

Certification Preparation: Ideal for those seeking a high-level certification in BCM.

Understand and Support BCM: Acquire theoretical knowledge to support the BCM activities within your organization.

Refresher Course: Perfect for senior professionals who need a quick refresher on BCM concepts and terminologies.

BCM FOUNDATION TRAINING COURSE DELIVERABLES

8 hours content.

Blended Mode (self-study video-based, with live Instructor-led Q&A/refresher sessions).

Pre-requisites

No minimum experience required.

Stage 1

Go though the Foundation course videos (4 hours content).
Ask your questions via email/WhatsApp.

Stage 2

Attend the live Instructor-led BCM refresher session (2 hours duration).
Ask any further questions.

Stage 3

Attend the live Instructor-led BCM Q&A session (2 hours duration).
Ask any further questions

Stage 4

Optional - Register for and pass the FQA BCM Foundation Certification online Exam - 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 60 minutes

TESTIMONIALS

Dhiraj has great knowledge in explaining BCM...

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Probably one of the top most professionals in the space of BCP worldwide

Awesome, well paced and has sound knowledge in the domain.

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An excellent instructor who has in-depth knowledge… I really feel that I have learnt a lot that can be implemented in my organization.

The strong experience of the trainer and the plethora of examples he was able to provide was very helpful during the course. He was very helpful and exhibited very progressive mindset.

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Excellent Course design in module.

Excellent knowledge and understanding on the subject. Gave multiple Realtime experience scenarios

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very Informative and detailed teaching by Trainer with example.

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ABOUT CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

Continuity & Resilience (C&R) is a ISO 22301 & ISO 27001 Certified Management Consulting Firm providing quality services in the niche area of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience. C&R help organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions and disasters. C&R has been in the business for over 18 years, and have served more than 590 companies in over 20 countries across industries, delivering excellence and value to their clients.

C&R Consult / Train / Assess and Certify in the of domains Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Information Security and Cyber Security • C&R also provide advisory services in Automation tools – BCM/ ITDR/ Mass Communication, Workplace recovery and E-Learning.

18+ Year Track Record Trust our extensive experience in the field.

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100+ Successful Implementations/Assessments/Audits:

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ISO 22301 Certified: Assuring the highest standards in BCM.

ISO 27001 Certified: Ensuring information security excellence.

Multiple Accolades: We have won multiple awards for our services, including the BCI Hall of Fame Award, the BCI Service Provider of the Year Award for the Middle East and India (multiple times).

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Our workshops are meticulously crafted to align with your organization's unique needs and maturity levels.

Whether your preference is virtual engagement or an immersive face-to-face session on your premises, we've got you covered (minimum batch size 8).

Our workshops can be seamlessly integrated into your operations, whether following a standardized format or custom-tailored to incorporate your team's specific suggestions and requirements.