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Training Course on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Training Course on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Duration: 5 Days

Location: Nairobi

Course Overview:
This course equips organizational leaders and IT professionals with the frameworks, strategies, and tools necessary to develop, implement, and maintain effective Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans. It emphasizes proactive planning, risk identification, critical process protection, and post-incident recovery.
Participants will learn how to conduct business impact analyses, establish recovery time objectives, and design redundancy systems to minimize downtime and data loss. The course uses real-life case studies, regulatory insights, and practical templates to ensure participants can build resilient, audit-ready plans tailored to their operational needs.
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Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery.
•Conduct business impact assessments and risk analyses.
•Define recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) and business continuity strategies.
•Design and test disaster recovery plans for IT and non-IT systems.
•Establish roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols in crises.
•Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and audit requirements.
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Target Audience:
Risk managers, IT managers, compliance officers, operations directors, security professionals, and business continuity planners in both public and private sectors.
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Training Methodology:
•Interactive presentations and planning labs
•Crisis simulation scenarios and war-gaming
•Group case studies and response plan critiques
•Practical BIA and DRP template application
•Policy reviews and regulatory mapping exercises
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Expected Outcomes:
Participants will be able to develop robust business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks, ensuring organizational resilience during disruptions and facilitating rapid restoration of critical services.

Detailed Course Modules / KEY TOPICS:
Foundations of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
•Definitions, principles, and lifecycle phases
•Regulatory frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST, etc.)
•Common threats and lessons learned from real-world disruptions
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
•Identifying critical assets and processes
•Mapping dependencies and recovery priorities
•Quantifying operational, financial, and reputational impact
BC/DR Strategy Development and Design
•Defining RTOs and RPOs
•Technology and facility recovery strategies
•Alternate site planning and cloud-based DR options
Developing and Maintaining the BCP and DRP
•Documentation structure, team roles, and escalation paths
•Training, awareness, and periodic testing approaches
•Updating plans with organizational changes and audit findings
Crisis Communication and Recovery Execution
•Crisis response team formation and responsibilities
•Communication planning and stakeholder coordination
•Capstone: Designing a BC/DR simulation and action plan

Course General Information:
This course is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers with extensive expertise in their respective fields. Our training approach combines interactive theory sessions, hands-on practical activities, group work, and case studies, ensuring a dynamic and impactful learning experience.

Training Location: The sessions will be held at PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER, Nairobi, Kenya. We also offer tailor-made group training at client-requested locations upon prior arrangement.

Certification: Upon successfully completing the training, participants will be awarded a certificate from PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER.

Fees and Inclusions: Covers tuition, training materials, lunch, and venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.

Payment Details: Payment must be made to our bank account prior to the commencement of training. Please forward proof of payment to: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

For Further Inquiries: Contact us via email: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

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