Business Continuity Management is about identifying areas that, in case of failure, can interrupt, cripple or otherwise paralyze the operation of the organization. The course focuses on implementing business impact analyses, testing responses to threats, or implementing recovery plans. From a strategic perspective, Business Continuity Management focuses on minimizing financial impacts, increasing efficiency and creating competitive advantage with the help of Business Continuity Plans.
The results of companies that have certified an organization according to ISO 22301 speak for themselves:
RISK MANAGEMENT
86% believe that BCM planning improves business resilience. Improved mitigation of risks and robust platform for continued operation
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
71 % reported increased revenue (gained from new business and customers as well as retention of existing customers). Improved commercial health and growth of the business
BUSINESS RECOVERY
82 % reported improved speed of recovery from incidents and disruptions. Improved continuity of business operations and ability to provide a seamless product/service to customers in the case of unexpected disruptions.
OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
87 % activating BCM arrangements said that they effectively reduced business disruptions. Organization is better placed to foresee and prevent disruptions through Business Impact Analysis.
CORPORATE REPUTATION
83 % cite enhanced reputation and image amongst key stakeholders (including clients and shareholders).
Improved confidence and external image as a reputable and reliable supplier.
COST BENEFITS GAINS
81 % confirmed that the cost of developing BCM plans was justified by the benefits. Reduced costs associated with downtime and disruption.
Part of the accredited program is a certification exam that is taken on the last day of the course.
Successful graduates receive the prestigious ISO 22301 BCM certificate, which is part of the BCMS (Business Continuity Management System) international qualification according to ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity assessment & General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
An accreditation fee of £200 + VAT for the official examination and issuing of the certificate is included in the price of the training programme. The final exam takes the form of a written test with the choice of the correct answer from the test questions.