An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Understanding and Maintaining Resilience through Effective Risk Management and Planning

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

11 - 15 May 2026
Barcelona - Spain
$5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026
London - UK
$5,950
10 - 14 May 2027
Barcelona - Spain
$5,950
30 Aug - 03 Sep 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
06 - 10 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

The Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Training Course delivers a comprehensive understanding of how organizations can strengthen resilience and manage IT-related risks effectively. It focuses on aligning business continuity strategies with enterprise risk management practices to support operational stability and strategic decision-making.

Participants will explore key concepts related to business continuity, disaster recovery, and IT risk management, enabling them to enhance organizational preparedness and response capabilities. The course also simplifies complex topics such as cybersecurity, risk assessment, and IT governance, making them practical and applicable.

Key areas of focus include translating resilience strategies into actionable plans, managing IT risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational continuity. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to contribute to the development of business continuity frameworks, incident response strategies, and enterprise risk management initiatives.

This training course will cover:

  • Effective alignment of BCMS with ERM frameworks
  • Identification and mitigation of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
  • IT incident response, disaster recovery, and continuity planning
  • Key governance, risk, and compliance standards in IT environments
  • Fundamental principles of information security

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and address IT security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understand the landscape of cybersecurity risks and implement appropriate controls
  • Develop and support business continuity and disaster recovery plans
  • Define and manage Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  • Apply global standards and best practices in IT governance and risk management

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in operations, risk management, IT, cybersecurity, auditing, and organizational resilience across industries.

It is particularly suitable for:

  • Senior analysts and risk professionals
  • IT auditors and cybersecurity specialists
  • Operations and project managers
  • Finance and budgeting decision-makers
  • Legal advisors and compliance professionals
  • Business continuity and resilience specialists
  • Professionals with limited technical background seeking foundational knowledge

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course applies a variety of engaging learning techniques to ensure practical understanding. These include instructor-led sessions, group discussions, scenario-based exercises, video content, and assessments.
Participants will take part in interactive group activities designed to simulate real-world situations, allowing them to apply concepts in practical contexts. Pre-course and post-course evaluations are also used to measure knowledge development and learning outcomes.

Organisational Impact

Organizations will benefit from improved implementation of IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices. Key advantages include:

  • Stronger alignment between IT operations and business objectives
  • Reduced exposure to operational and regulatory risks
  • Improved resource utilization during disruptions or incidents
  • Enhanced organizational resilience and continuity capabilities
  • Increased confidence among stakeholders, partners, and customers
  • Better support for achieving strategic goals

Personal Impact

Participants completing this Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Training Course will gain:

  • Stronger understanding of IT resilience and continuity planning
  • Improved awareness of cybersecurity threats and risk environments
  • Ability to contribute to IT risk assessments and audits
  • Skills to monitor and evaluate key risk indicators
  • Knowledge to support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives
  • Active involvement in enterprise-wide risk management processes

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
  • Overview of business continuity concepts
  • BCMS standards (ISO 22301)
  • Developing a BCMS strategy and policy
  • Threats: Cyberattacks, data breaches, natural disasters
  • Controls: Backup strategies, emergency response plans, access controls
Day 2: IT Disaster Recovery Planning
  • IT disaster scenarios - hacking, malware, network outages
  • Recovery time and point objectives
  • IT disaster recovery plans and procedures
  • Threats: Unplanned IT outages, systems failure
  • Controls: Redundant infrastructure, offsite backups
Day 3: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Fundamentals
  • Key principles and ERM framework elements
  • Risk identification and assessment methods
  • Risk treatment and mitigation strategies
  • Threats: Supply chain disruptions, governance issues
  • Controls: Business continuity plans, risk monitoring
Day 4: Integrating BCMS & ERM
  • Aligning BCMS and ERM programs
  • Business impact analysis and risk scenarios
  • IT asset management and risk registries
  • Threats: Failed internal processes and controls
  • Controls: IT asset management, internal audits
Day 5: Organizational Resilience
  • Embedding continuity across the organization
  • Incident response planning and testing
  • Crisis communications
  • Threats: Skills shortages, leadership gaps
  • Controls: Awareness training, crisis simulations

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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