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Last updated October 12, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person Part of TrustGate's [ Risk Management & Enterprise Resilience programme ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/topics/risk-management-enterprise-resilience)Enterprise risk management, business continuity and organisational resilience training for corporate and public-sector teams. ## Course Overview Organizations across all sectors face an increasing range of operational disruptions arising from cyberattacks, natural disasters, pandemics, supply chain failures, infrastructure outages, climate-related events, geopolitical instability, and other emerging risks. These disruptions can significantly impact operations, financial performance, customer confidence, regulatory compliance, and organizational reputation. The Business Continuity Planning course equips professionals with internationally recognized knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, maintain, and continually improve Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) that ensure critical business functions remain operational during disruptions and recover efficiently after incidents. Aligned with globally recognized standards, including ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Systems, ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 27001 Information Security Management, and international business resilience best practices, this programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of organizational resilience, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), continuity strategy development, disaster recovery, crisis response, continuity plan testing, and continuous improvement. Through practical workshops, simulations, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to build resilient organizations capable of maintaining critical operations, protecting stakeholders, minimizing financial losses, and ensuring long-term sustainability in an increasingly uncertain world. **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fbusiness-continuity-planning-course) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fbusiness-continuity-planning-course&text=Business+Continuity+Planning) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fbusiness-continuity-planning-course&title=Business+Continuity+Planning) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Business+Continuity+Planning%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fbusiness-continuity-planning-course) ## Learning Objectives - Understand international Business Continuity Management principles and standards. - Conduct comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA). - Identify critical business processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities. - Perform operational risk and disruption assessments. - Develop effective business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. - Design and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). - Test, validate, and maintain Business Continuity Management Systems. - Strengthen organizational resilience and operational sustainability. ## Course Content ### Module 1: Foundations of Business Continuity Management 1. Principles of Business Continuity Management (BCM) 2. ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) 3. Organizational resilience concepts 4. Governance and leadership responsibilities 5. Business continuity policy development 6. Business continuity lifecycle 7. Risk-based continuity planning 8. Global trends in business resilience ### Module 2: Business Impact Analysis (BIA) 1. Business Impact Analysis methodology 2. Identification of critical business functions 3. Business process mapping 4. Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) 5. Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) 6. Maximum Acceptable Outage (MAO) 7. Critical resource identification 8. Business dependency analysis ### Module 3: Operational Risk and Threat Assessment 1. Operational risk identification 2. Hazard and threat assessment 3. Vulnerability assessment 4. Cybersecurity risks 5. Supply chain risk assessment 6. Infrastructure dependency analysis 7. Third-party risk management 8. Emerging operational risks ### Module 4: Business Continuity and Recovery Strategies 1. Continuity strategy development 2. Alternative operating arrangements 3. Workforce continuity planning 4. Technology recovery strategies 5. Data backup and recovery 6. Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) 7. Supply chain resilience 8. Outsourcing and contingency arrangements ### Module 5: Developing Business Continuity Plans 1. Structure of Business Continuity Plans 2. Crisis management integration 3. Incident response procedures 4. Emergency communication plans 5. Roles and responsibilities 6. Resource allocation 7. Documentation standards 8. Plan implementation ### Module 6: Business Continuity Testing, Exercising and Maintenance 1. Business continuity testing methodologies 2. Tabletop exercises 3. Functional simulations 4. Full-scale continuity exercises 5. Plan validation 6. Lessons learned reviews 7. Performance measurement 8. Continuous improvement ### Module 7: Business Continuity Capstone Project 1. Enterprise continuity assessment 2. Business Impact Analysis 3. Continuity strategy development 4. Plan documentation 5. Testing framework 6. Executive reporting ### Module 8: Capstone Project 1. Participants will develop and present a complete Business Continuity Management Plan that includes: 2. Business Impact Analysis (BIA) 3. Operational risk assessment 4. Recovery strategies 5. Business Continuity Plan (BCP) 6. Testing and maintenance programme 7. Executive implementation roadmap ## Who Should Attend? - Business Continuity Managers - Risk Managers - Operations Managers - IT Managers - Disaster Recovery Professionals - Information Security Managers - Compliance Officers - Internal Auditors - Emergency Response Teams - Facility Managers - Supply Chain Managers - Project Managers - Government Officials - Healthcare Administrators - Financial Services Professionals - NGO Programme Managers - Corporate Executives - Business Resilience Professionals ## Training Methodology - Expert-led presentations - International case studies - Practical workshops - Business continuity simulations - Group discussions - Scenario-based learning - Business Impact Analysis exercises - Business continuity planning workshops - Capstone project - Peer learning and facilitator feedback ## Your facilitator ![Mr Fredrick Mito Ogodo](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/storage/trainers/XeQxfQCHYPY97f0kwvUDk1B1kNjMSvDTSOfFtIhm.png)### [Mr Fredrick Mito Ogodo](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/mr-fredrick-mito-ogogo) Trainer Fredrick Mito Ogodo is an experienced higher education administrator, lecturer, trainer, leadership and management professional, and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in university administration, teaching, leadership, business management, sales and marketing, and professional consultancy. [View full profile ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/mr-fredrick-mito-ogogo) ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### Certification **Certificate in Business Continuity Planning** Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long is the Business Continuity Planning training? The Business Continuity Planning runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately. ### Is the Business Continuity Planning delivered online or in-person? This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Kigali, Lilongwe, Nairobi), live online, or in-house at your organisation. ### How much does the Business Continuity Planning cost? The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours. ### When is the next Business Continuity Planning training? The next scheduled session runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team. ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Business Continuity Planning? Yes. Participants who complete the Business Continuity Planning receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS. ### What will I learn in the Business Continuity Planning? Key learning outcomes include: Understand international Business Continuity Management principles and standards; Conduct comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA); Identify critical business processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities; Perform operational risk and disruption assessments; Develop effective business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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