About This Course
Disruptions—whether caused by natural disasters, system failures, or external threats—can cripple an organisation if unprepared. A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) ensures that critical services and infrastructure remain operational when the unexpected occurs. This course walks you through the full BCP lifecycle, from initial risk analysis and impact assessment to testing, training, and ongoing maintenance. It also examines the crucial role of building security and FM staff in emergency preparedness.
You'll learn how to identify business vulnerabilities, classify critical functions, and implement continuity strategies that support safety, compliance, and recovery. The course includes practical tools for developing a risk register, assigning roles, establishing escalation protocols, and testing your recovery response through drills and simulations. Whether you're leading FM operations or part of a site-based risk response team, this course equips you to build resilient systems and teams.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the phases of Business Continuity Planning and their practical application.
- Learn how to assess risks, threats, and vulnerabilities impacting business continuity.
- Identify critical vs non-critical operations through Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
- Create and maintain a risk register aligned with your organisation’s mitigation plan.
- Conduct effective BCP testing (tabletop, medium, complex) and evaluate results.
- Define the role of FM and security personnel in maintaining business resilience.
Topics Covered:
- BCP Phases
- Develop an Effective BCP
- The Risk Register
- Role of the Building Security Team
Course Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Access to Course: 7 days from date of purchase
