An Intensive 5-day Training Course
ISO IEC 22301
Business Continuity
INTRODUCTION
Business Continuity Planning, as defined by the ISO/IEC 22301 standard, is the systematic process of building and enhancing organisational resilience. It involves the critical task of identifying your key products and services, along with the most urgent activities that support them. Once this vital analysis is complete, the focus shifts to devising robust plans and strategies that will enable your business to continue operations and recover swiftly and effectively from any disruption, regardless of its scale or origin.
The ISO/IEC 22301 standard provides a solid, internationally recognized framework to utilise during a crisis, offering much-needed stability and security. This standard is not exclusively for those new to the business continuity profession, nor is it solely for the most seasoned experts. Instead, it is written for a broad audience, including everyone within an organisation who has a role in mitigating risks associated with disruptive incidents. Embedding a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO/IEC 22301 brings proven additional benefits, enhancing overall organisational agility. The key to minimising impact is time; the organisation that recovers the quickest will optimally mitigate its financial, operational, and reputational losses.
Participants attending this ISO IEC 22301 Course will develop the following competencies:
- A comprehensive understanding of all ten stages of the BCM Life Cycle as outlined in the ISO 22301 standard.
- The ability to adopt proven techniques for conducting rigorous risk assessments and reducing potential business impacts.
- Practical knowledge on how to construct, validate, and maintain effective, actionable Business Continuity Plans.
- Insights to facilitate the strengthening of cyber resilience within the broader BCMS framework.
- An understanding of international BCM best practices and how to apply them for certification and continuous improvement.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This Business Continuity Training Course, based on ISO/IEC 22301, aims to provide participants with the knowledge to establish a compliant BCMS, enabling them to achieve the following objectives:
- Develop comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments, including a detailed Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
- Identify and select cost-effective continuity strategies for restoring critical functions within their Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs).
- Gain a solid understanding of Business Continuity Planning "Best Practices" as defined by the international standard.
- Design and conduct exercises to effectively coordinate Crisis Management actions with Business Continuity Plan activation.
- Understand how to generate and maintain ongoing senior management support and commitment for the BCMS program.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech training course is designed for professionals involved in risk management, operational resilience, and compliance.
- Business Continuity Managers and Crisis Management Team Members Responsible for Plan Development
- Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, and Internal Auditors Seeking to Understand ISO 22301 Requirements
- IT Managers and Information Security Professionals Involved in Disaster Recovery and Cyber Resilience
- Department Heads and Operations Managers with Responsibility for Critical Business Functions
- Any Professional Tasked with Implementing, Maintaining, or Auditing a Business Continuity Management System
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This ISO IEC 22301 training course will combine detailed presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by relevant video materials, activities, and real-world case studies. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating the principles and requirements of the ISO standard to their own organisational contexts.
The learning environment will feature lively discussions and collaborative group exercises, ensuring a deep and practical understanding of how to implement and manage a BCMS effectively.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This training course provides comprehensive coverage of all ten stages of the BCM Life Cycle as prescribed by ISO/IEC 22301, using practical case studies to illustrate key concepts. It is a practical, 'lessons learned' event that trains participants in both the "best practices" for implementation and the "best principles" underpinning the standard.
Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for developing, implementing, and maintaining a BCMS that not only meets the requirements for ISO 22301 certification but also genuinely enhances their organisation's ability to withstand and recover from disruptions, thereby safeguarding its future.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Foundations of a Sound BCP System
- Introduction to ISO 22301:2022 and Its Role as the International Standard for Business Continuity Management Systems
- Overview of the Key Guidelines and Principles That Make BCP Implementation Successful
- Defining Who Must be Involved: Senior Management, BCP Steering Committee, Process Owners, and Coordinators
- Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities (RACI) for Effective Governance and Accountability
- Conducting a High-Level Business Impact Analysis (BIA) – Purpose, Scope, and Methodology with Real Examples
- Practical Exercise: Perform a Mini-BIA and Risk Assessment for one Selected Department
Day 2: Strategy Development & Critical Priorities
- Identifying Critical Business Processes and Their Dependencies (People, IT, Suppliers, Facilities)
- Determining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for Each Process
- Exploring Risk Treatment and Impact Mitigation Strategies (Prevent, Reduce, Transfer, Accept)
- Developing the Overall Business Continuity Strategy (Alternate Sites, Work-from-Home, Manual Procedures, etc.)
- Establishing the BCP Policy, Programme Structure, and Realistic Implementation Timeline
- Group Discussion: Prioritising Strategies Based on BIA Results from Day 1
Day 3: Incident Management & Disaster Recovery Phase
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Selected Strategies and Budgeting for BCP/DR Implementation
- Identifying Essential Equipment, Backups, and Recovery Options for IT, Power, and Communications
- Forming and Training Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Teams (Roles, Deputies, Call Trees)
- Crisis Management Overview: Decision-Making Under Pressure and Activation Triggers
- Setting Up and Managing Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) and Alternate Command Centres
- Command & Control: Internal and External Stakeholder Communication Protocols During Incidents
Day 4: Activation, External Coordination & Plan Writing
- Understanding What Regulators, Insurers, Customers, and External Agencies Need During a Crisis
- Practical Exercise: Write a Complete Business Continuity Plan for a Chosen Scenario/Department
- Step-by-Step Review of Plan Structure (Activation, Tasks, Recovery Procedures, Appendices)
- Table-Top Exercise: Walk Through the Newly Written Plan with Incident Injection Points
- Real-world BCM Case Study: Lessons Learned from a Major Disruption (e.g., Flood, Cyber Attack, Pandemic)
- Debrief of the Exercise: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Immediate Improvement Actions
Day 5: Keeping the BCP Alive & Validation
- Auditing, Testing, and Maintaining the Business Continuity Management Programme Year-Round
- Cyber Security Implications: Case Studies of Ransomware and Network Hacking Impacting Continuity
- Reputation Protection: 20-Point “Must-Do” List for Social Media and Media Crisis Management
- Comprehensive Business Continuity Management Case Study and full-scale exercise
- Evaluating plans: KPIs, test types (walk-through, table-top, Simulation, Full Interruption)
- Conducting Effective Debriefs: Agenda, Critique Techniques, Report Writing, and Follow-Up Actions
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