Business Continuity Awareness Course 

For Students - Self Study Mode (Beginner Level)

In today’s world, disruptions are inevitable. Be it a global cyberattack, a natural disaster, or even something as seemingly minor as a supply chain hiccup, any unexpected event can have catastrophic consequences for organizations that aren’t prepared. This is where Business Continuity Management (BCM) shines. BCM ensures that organizations don’t just survive but thrive through such challenges by maintaining critical operations. Think of the billions lost during incidents like the worldwide outage caused by a Microsoft issue—without BCM, organizations would be vulnerable to financial ruin, reputational damage, and operational paralysis. Industries like healthcare, IT, financial services, and manufacturing rely heavily on seamless operations. Imagine a hospital during surgery, suddenly losing power for hours—that’s the kind of disruption BCM seeks to prevent. By proactively planning, organizations not only safeguard their operations but also ensure compliance with industry regulations, which mandate BCM as an obligation. Those who master BCM play a vital role in ensuring the resilience of their organizations, earning the trust and respect of stakeholders, and even commanding high salaries, as their expertise directly impacts the bottom line.

Why BCM is a Smart Move for Students?

BCM is more than a skill—it’s a gateway to future-proofing your career. In today’s job market, specialists with in-demand skills like BCM stand out, as they help organizations thrive during disruptions. Industries like IT, banking, and supply chain management are always seeking professionals who ensure continuous operations. Beyond corporate success, BCM teaches critical thinking, risk management, and crisis response—valuable life skills for any career. BCM is also globally transferable, offering opportunities across borders. If you want to distinguish yourself and secure your future, BCM is the smart choice.

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Course Curriculum

Welcome to the BCM for Students course
  • About the course
  • Real-life Business Continuity Case Study for Students - KFC supply chain disruption
Understanding Business Continuity Management
  • Course at a Glance - the 5 Modules
  • Module 1 : BCM and its benefits
  • Module 2 : BCM Framework
  • Module 3 - BCM Implementation
  • Module 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
  • Module 5 - Effective BCM
Key Points for Students to keep in mind
  • Course end video
Course Assessment - to get your BCM knowledge certificate!
  • Course Assessment (we will send you a voucher to take your course assessment exam)

About the Course Designer

Dhiraj Lal has over 20 years BCM experience and 32 years overall. He is Executive Director, Continuity and Resilience (C&R), which is a 4 time winner of Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year honour awarded by the UK-based Business Continuity Institute.

He has worked with Citibank, Standard Chartered, Agilent and American Express (as the BCM Program Sponsor and Head). He has been invited to present at the BCI Annul conference in the UK, DRI US, BCMI Singapore, itSMF UK, DRI Asia in Malaysia, ISACA UAE,, and also various Crisis, BCM and IT Resilience Summits in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, KSA and India.

Dhiraj Lal is Asia’s first BSI appointed Technical Expert for BS25999 / ISO 22301, and is also a BS25999 / ISO 22301 assessor. He teaches the advanced level certification workshops in BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301, and also consults in implementation of BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301.



Contributing Author to : The Encyclopedia of Business Continuity, 3rd Edition

Author of: Step by Step guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015. Implement BCM the UAE Way!

COMMENTS FROM OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS

“Their training strength is their knowledgeable consultants, who have a rich repository of experience.”
“The auditors specifically complimented our team for its level of understanding - this is again thanks to all of you for training us!”
“Excellent…. The program was well paced, and the examples given were excellent!”

“Enriched me with knowledge that I may not have  in another way!”
“Very good overview and presentation.”
“The strength of the program was the flow of information on Business continuity importance in an organization.”
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