Procurement and Contract Management Essentials Training Course

The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) employs a structured methodology to identify and evaluate the criticality of an organization's processes during disruptions.

This consulting engagement targets operational and administrative leaders seeking to map, analyze, and document business processes to enhance continuity and resilience.

Upon completion of this engagement, the organization will be equipped to:

• Identify critical processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality domains.
• Assess the operational, financial, legal, and reputational consequences of disruptions.
• Establish recovery priorities, including Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), for critical processes.
• Develop a process criticality matrix along with recommendations for continuity planning.

Engagement Format

• Initial kick-off and scoping sessions.
• Interactive workshops with process owners.
• Analysis of real-world cases and data collection.
• Group sessions to construct causal and impact diagrams.
• Drafting and presentation of the final BIA report.

Evaluation Criteria

• Active participation in workshops and data collection (20%).
• Contribution to impact analysis and scenario discussions (40%).
• Validation and feedback on the draft BIA report (40%).

Customization Options

• To request adjustments to the scope of this engagement, please contact us to arrange.

Why should you attend?

This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process.

After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity.

Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in business continuity
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of business continuity management systems (BCMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in business continuity

Learning objectives

• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the components and the operation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301 and its principal processes
• Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a BCMS

Educational approach

• Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
• The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussion and the completion of quizzes.
• Quizzes are similar to the certificate exam.

The ISO 22301 Introduction training course empowers you to grasp the fundamental concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).

Upon completing the ISO 22301 Introduction course, you will appreciate the significance of a Business Continuity Management System and recognize the advantages it offers to businesses, society, and government entities.

Who is this course for?

• Professionals with an interest in Business Continuity Management
• Individuals aiming to acquire knowledge regarding the core processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Learning Objectives

• Comprehend the concepts, methodologies, techniques, and approaches utilized to implement a Business Continuity Management System
• Identify the fundamental components of a Business Continuity Management System

Upon completing this training course, you will be eligible to sit for the examination. Should you successfully pass, you can apply for the “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. This internationally recognized certificate serves as proof of your professional capability and practical knowledge to implement a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301 requirements within an organization.

Who should attend?

• Project managers and consultants engaged in business continuity
• Expert advisors aiming to master the implementation of a business continuity management system
• Individuals tasked with ensuring organizational conformity to BCMS requirements
• Members of the BCMS team

Learning objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used to implement and effectively manage a BCMS
• Learn how to interpret and apply ISO 22301 requirements within the specific context of an organization
• Gain insight into the operation of a business continuity management system and its processes as defined by ISO 22301
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and continually improving a BCMS

Educational approach

• This training course combines theoretical foundations, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements essential for BCMS implementation.
• Lecture sessions are reinforced with practical exercises derived from case studies, including role-playing and discussions.
• Participants are encouraged to interact actively, engage in discussions, and participate in exercises.
• The exercises mirror the format of the certification exam.

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price. After course completion, you will be able to book the exam.
• Participants receive training materials containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
• An Attendance Record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who attend the training course.
• Candidates who do not pass the exam can retake it within 12 months of the initial attempt at no additional cost.

The SECO Institute Business Continuity Foundation certificate is aligned with ISO/IEC 22301 and encompasses the fundamental principles of business continuity. This certification validates that you have gained a robust understanding of the key theoretical and practical elements of business continuity.

This training course is essential for anyone wishing to develop themselves into a Business Continuity Specialist. With this certification, you verify your knowledge of the Business Continuity Process and demonstrate to your organisation that you can practice what you preach.

To obtain this certification, you attend the Business Continuity Practitioner training course at NobleProg. Afterwards, you book your exam at SECO.