ISO 22301 Business Continuity & Enterprise Risk Management

The programme

Programme overview

This intensive 5-day course delivers a comprehensive foundation in building and maintaining organisational resilience through robust risk management and planning. Participants will gain in-depth insights into business continuity, disaster recovery, and IT risk management, empowering them to strengthen decision-making in support of strategic business goals.

The course demystifies the key principles of IT security, risk assessment, and incident response — bridging the gap between technical risk and operational continuity. Through practical guidance and real-world case studies, delegates will learn how to translate business resilience frameworks into actionable plans, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and support seamless business operations.

By course completion, attendees will be equipped to create, implement, and test business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans, while developing an enterprise-wide risk management culture. The knowledge gained will enhance organisational trust, stakeholder confidence, and overall resilience.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Risk Managers, Business Continuity and Resilience Professionals
• IT Auditors, Cybersecurity Analysts, and Operations Managers
• Senior Analysts, Project Managers, and Business Unit Leaders
• Finance and Budget Decision-Makers
• Legal Counsellors and Compliance Officers
• Anyone Responsible for Risk, Compliance, or Continuity, Even Without an IT Background

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Identify a broad spectrum of IT and organisational risks
• Implement effective controls for cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Design, test, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Define and manage Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
• Apply ISO 22301 and other international standards in IT governance and resilience
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and operational preparedness
• Integrating BCMS and ERM frameworks for comprehensive risk management
• Understanding cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation
• Developing incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies
• Navigating global standards, including ISO 22301
• Mastering the core principles of information security and resilience

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Business continuity concepts and the ISO 22301 standard
• Developing strategies, policies, and controls
• Key threats: cyberattacks, data breaches, natural disasters
• Using AI-powered tools to detect emerging cyber threats faster
• Disaster scenarios: hacking, malware, outages
• Recovery objectives and disaster recovery procedures
• Mitigating unplanned outages and system failures
• ERM principles, frameworks, and processes
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Managing supply chain disruptions and governance challenges
• Aligning continuity and risk management programmes
• Business impact analysis, risk scenarios, and asset management
• Strengthening controls through audits and risk registries
• Embedding resilience across the enterprise
• Incident response, crisis communication, and awareness training
• Using AI to accelerate incident response and simulate disaster scenarios
• Testing, simulation, and continual improvement

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.