NFPA 1600 Business Continuity Programs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Whether it is a natural disaster that sweeps through your city or a computer virus that destroys vital electronic information, businesses need to be able to recover their services and operations as soon as possible if such a disaster does occur. A Business Continuity Program involves planning the recovery of operations when confronted with adverse events such as natural disasters, technological failures, human error, and terrorism.
This course provides a basic understanding of the criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses business continuity in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 1600, entitled Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs.
Why you should attend?
Learn key considerations for creating a business continuity program according to the NFPA 1600 Standard
What to expect?
Technical Requirements
All BICSI CONNECT courses require an internet-capable device and internet connection.
Java software; Windows 7 or 8; Mac OSx10.6+; Android 4.1 or later; Apple 10S 6.x, 7.x; IE 10 or later; Firefox 21 or later; Chrome 29 or later; Safari 5.1.8 or later; sound card with speakers/headphones for audio (audio not available for all courses); pop-up blockers disabled.
Who should attend?
Individuals involved in planning the recovery of operations when confronted with adverse events
What will I learn?
After this course you will be able to:
- Identify the functions of a Business Continuity
Program (BCP)
- Match the personnel involved in a Business Continuity
Program with their responsibilities
- Identify the main considerations of the risk
assessment process
- Match the risks that may be recorded in a risk
assessment with their correct type
- Match the business continuity risks to their
probability and impact on the business in a given scenario
- Identify the steps involved in conducting a Business
Impact Analysis
- Identify the factors to consider when creating a
strategic plan for a Business Continuity Program
- Identify the information that should be included in a
written Business Continuity Program
- Identify the general requirements for a written
Business Continuity Program
- Identify training requirements for the successful
implementation of a BCP
- Identify the personnel required for a crisis
management team
- Recognize the testing process used for a BCP in a
given scenario
- Identify the requirements for updating the BCP
How long is this course?
One-hour self-paced course with 90 days from the date of purchase to complete
Can I earn credit?
Earn 1 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) upon successfully completing this program
What is the cancellation policy?
All BICSI CONNECT courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable