An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Business Continuity Management (BCM) Essentials
Building Organizational Resilience Through Strategic Preparedness
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 20 - 24 Apr 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 17 - 21 Aug 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21 - 25 Sep 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Nov 2026 | Paris - France | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This Business Continuity Management (BCM) Essentials training course will explore the full spectrum of BCM, from fundamental concepts to advanced implementation strategies. The training course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, featuring case studies, interactive workshops, and hands-on exercises. Business Continuity Management (BCM) has become an essential component of organizational resilience in today's dynamic business environment.
As organizations face increasingly complex threats ranging from cyber-attacks and natural disasters to supply chain disruptions and public health emergencies, the need for robust BCM strategies has never been more critical. This comprehensive training course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills needed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective BCM program.
This PetroKnowledge training course will highlight:
- ISO 22301 Standards
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Crisis management simulations and tabletop exercises
- BCM documentation templates and tools
- Strategic approaches to securing management buy-in
What are the Goals?
At the end of this Business Continuity Management (BCM) Essentials training course, you will learn to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of BCM frameworks and international standards
- Learn to conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments
- Development and implementation of business continuity strategies
- Understand crisis management and emergency response procedures
- Gain practical experience in creating and maintaining BCM documentation
- Learn to establish BCM governance and program management
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge training course on Business Continuity Management (BCM) Essentials is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Business Continuity Managers and Coordinators
- Risk Management Professionals
- Compliance Officers and Auditors
- Operations Managers and Team Leaders
- Emergency Response Team Members
- Department Heads and Business Unit Managers
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Security Managers
- Project Managers
How will this Training Course be Presented?
The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Essentials training course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world applications through case studies, interactive workshops, and hands-on exercises. Engaging presentations will introduce key concepts, while the workshops and practical exercises allow participants to actively apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
Organisational Impact
- Enhanced organizational resilience and risk management capabilities
- Improved stakeholder confidence and regulatory compliance
- Reduced financial and operational impacts during disruptions
- Structured approach to identifying and protecting critical business functions
- Better alignment between business strategy and continuity planning
- Strengthened supplier and third-party risk management
Personal Impact
- Career advancement opportunities in risk management and business resilience
- Development of critical analytical and strategic planning skills
- Enhanced leadership capabilities during crisis situations
- Improved decision-making abilities under pressure
- Valuable cross-functional business knowledge
- Professional certification preparation support
Daily Agenda
Day One: Foundations of Business Continuity Management
- Introduction to BCM concepts and terminology
- International standards and frameworks (ISO 22301, BCI GPG)
- BCM lifecycle and program components
- Regulatory requirements and compliance considerations
- Organizational context and stakeholder analysis
- BCM governance structures and responsibilities
- Program management and resource allocation
- Building the business case for BCM
Day Two: Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis
- Risk Management methodologies
- Threat identification and analysis
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Risk evaluation and prioritization
- Business Impact Analysis fundamentals
- Critical function identification
- Recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Impact categories and evaluation criteria
- Practical BIA workshop
Day Three: Business Continuity Strategies
- Strategy development framework
- Resource requirements analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis of different strategies
- Technology recovery strategies
- People and skills considerations
- Premises and workplace recovery
- Supply chain BCM considerations
- Data and information protection strategies
- Strategy documentation and approval
Day Four: Implementation and Documentation
- Business continuity plan development
- Incident response procedures
- Crisis management team structures
- Emergency response procedures
- Communication strategies and protocols
- Plan documentation best practices
- Standard operating procedures
- Checklists and quick reference guides
- Document management and control
- Practical documentation workshop
Day Five: Testing, Maintenance, and Program Management
- Exercise and testing methodologies
- Test scheduling and planning
- Exercise facilitation techniques
- Results analysis and reporting
- Plan maintenance and update procedures
- BCM program metrics and monitoring
- Management review and continuous improvement
- Training and awareness programs
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
