Business Continuity Management Training in Kansas

This course is designed to help the attendee to build organizational resilience against a range of threats so that organizations can respond effectively to incidents, maintain the availability of business operations and safeguard its interests. 

Lead Disaster Recovery Manager training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, maintaining and managing an ongoing Disaster Recovery Plan. During this training course, you will also gain a comprehensive knowledge of the best practices of Disaster Recovery processes and ICT Disaster Recovery services as part of business continuity management. After mastering all the necessary concepts of Disaster Recovery processes, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Disaster Recovery Manager Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead Disaster Recovery teams in implementing Disaster Recovery strategies based on best practices.  Who should attend?

• Disaster Recovery professionals or consultants seeking to master the necessary concepts and processes related to recovery strategies
• Managers responsible to establish a Disaster Recovery plan in an organization
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with organization`s Disaster Recovery requirements
• Disaster Recovery team members

Learning objectives

• Acknowledge the correlation between Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Management, Information Security and other IT areas and frameworks
• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a Disaster Recovery Plan
• Learn how to interpret the ICT Disaster Recovery strategies in the specific context of an organization
• Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain DR services based on best practices
• Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing an effective Disaster Recovery Plan based on best practices

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation and management of a DR plan
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

General Information

• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22301 and auditing best practices. Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead business continuity management system (BCMS) audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the business continuity management system audit process
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the BCMS requirements in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for the business continuity management system audit
• Expert advisors in business continuity management

Learning objectives

• Understand a business continuity management system (BCMS) and its processes based on ISO 22301
• Acknowledge the relationship between ISO 22301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a BCMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 22301 in the context of a BCMS audit
• Plan an audit, lead a team of auditors, draft reports, and follow up on an audit
• Act with due professional care during an audit

Educational approach

• This training course is based on theory, auditing best practices used in BCMS audits, ISO 22301 requirements, and international auditing standards.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
• The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price. After completion of the course you will be able to book the exam.
• Participants will be provided with the training material 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 have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free.

After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization. Who should attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Learning objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a BCMS
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 22301 in the specific context of an organization
• Understand the operation of the business continuity management system and its processes based on 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 is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
• The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price. After completion of the course you will be able to book the exam.
• Participants will be provided with the training material 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 have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free. 
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ISO 22316 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to enhance organizational resilience and manage an organizational resilience strategy as specified in ISO 22316. During this training course, you will be able to understand different concepts of resilience which help an organization to cope with today’s dynamic business environment.  After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22316 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, framework and management approach. Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in organizational resilience
• Individuals involved in business continuity management
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in organizational resilience

Learning objectives

• Understand the importance of achieving an enhanced state of resilience
• Understand the principles that contribute to an organization’s resilience
• Understand the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques that enable the effective management of organizational resilience strategy

Educational approach

• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
• Practical exercises include examples and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

General information

• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

The ISO 22316 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the fundamental elements necessary to support an organization in enhancing organizational resilience. During this training course, you will go through different concepts of resilience, attributes, and the factors that contribute to resilience, which altogether help an organization to cope with the dynamic and ever-changing business environment. Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in organizational resilience
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge on the ways how to enhance organizational resilience

Learning objectives

• Understand the principles, attributes, and activities of the organizational resilience
• Understand the basic elements of organizational resilience strategy

General Information

• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 100 pages of explanatory information and practical examples. 
• The Attendance Record worth 7 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.

The ISO 22316 Lead Resilience Manager training course enables you to develop the necessary expertise to assist an organization in establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an organizational resilience program based on ISO 22316. This training course is designed to prepare its participants establish an organizational resilience program based on the recommendations of the ISO 22316. In addition, during this training course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices and principles of organizational resilience by being able to identify, respond and adapt to new changes within the organization. After mastering all the necessary concepts of Organizational Resilience, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 22316 Lead Resilience Manager” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Resilience Manager Certificate proves that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to establish the ISO 22316 program in an organization. Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in business continuity
• Individuals responsible for the effectiveness of resilience within an organization
• Individuals concerned with organizational resilience enhancement

Learning objectives

• Master the concepts, principles, attributes, and approaches used in the establishment of an organizational resilience program
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22316, ISO 22301, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Learn how to interpret ISO 22316 in the specific context of the organization
• Learn how to support an organization in preparing, establishing, operating, validating, and improving an organizational resilience program
• Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing and following organizational resilience best practices in any organization

General Information

• Certification fees are included on the exam price.
• Training materials and practical examples will be distributed.
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

This training course is intended to help participants understand and become familiar with the basic concepts with regard to pandemics and find out how to prepare for and respond to a global pandemic. The second section of the training course discusses pandemics and their impacts, providing information on infectious diseases and pandemics, introducing the common terms related to pandemics, and mentioning the potential impacts of a pandemic. The next three sections, deemed as the crux of the training course, are: (1) Preparing for a pandemic, wherein participants gain knowledge on how to prepare for a pandemic situation as an organization and the measures that should be taken to minimize the impact on the organization’s operations; (2) Responding to a pandemic, wherein participants gain knowledge on how to respond to a pandemic, such as activating a pandemic emergency plan, working from home, and social distancing; (3) Communicating during a pandemic, wherein participants gain knowledge on the purpose of communication, including with whom to communicate, what to communicate, where to communicate, what means to use for communicating, and who is responsible to communicate. This training course is based on the good practices commonly used in ISO standards and guidelines provided by several local and international organizations. Who should attend?

• Business continuity managers
• Members of business continuity teams
• Crisis response team leaders and members
• Owners of small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Individuals seeking to ensure the continuity of essential processes in an organization during a pandemic
• Owners, managers, and leaders seeking to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees

Learning objectives

• Get acquainted with the main concepts of pandemic preparedness and response
• Understand the basic elements of a business continuity plan and how to respond to pandemics

General information

• The training course contains nearly 100 pages of information filled with good practices, guidelines, practical examples, and quizzes.