Training

British Standards Institution (BSI) offers a comprehensive program of Business Continuity Management (BCM) training courses.  These cover every aspect of BS 25999, the world's first British Standard for BCM.

BSI is one of the world's leading providers of training. Please scroll down to review our comprehensive offering of BCM courses or select a country from the drop down list to review and book BCM training courses by region.

BCM courses are grouped under the following headings:

Introduction and Getting started
Planning and Implementing
Auditing

Introduction and Getting started

Business Continuity Basics (UK only)

This one day course gives an overview of the principles and practice of Business Continuity Management, based on the Business Continuity Institute's Best Practice Guidelines, BS 25999, and 10 disciplines. Read more details or book now.

Introduction to BS 25999

BSI’s “Understanding Business Continuity” course provides participants with a solid understanding of Business Continuity Management. This introductory course is based on industry best practice and guidelines for business continuity and reviews the “Business Continuity Management – Code of Practice” released by BSI, BS 25999-1:2006. Practical exercises and instructor-led discussions will help students understand the benefits of business continuity management in an organization. Interested in attending this course? Choose your country from the list below.

The Business Continuity Foundation Course (UK only)

This three day residential course offers a comprehensive grounding in Business Continuity, based on the Business Continuity Institute's Good Practice Guidelines and 10 disciplines, and is in line with BS 25999. Read more details or book now.

Understanding PAS 77 - IT Service Continuity (UK only)

This one day course enables those responsible for IT Service Continuity to ensure that it is managed in accordance with PAS 77. Read more details or book now.

Planning and Implementing

A Practical Guide to Implementing BS 25999 (UK only)

The publication of BS 25999 in December 2006 gives us for the first time a Standard for Business Continuity Management. This one day course introduces delegates (already familiar with Business Continuity Management concepts) to the layout of the standard, its key points and its future direction. Read more details or book now.

Crisis and Incident Management (UK only)

This two-day course is aimed primarily at those who are tasked with managing an incident, whether at a strategic or tactical level or those who have to train or exercise others in these roles. It gives practical experience and theoretical guidance for dealing with a variety of incidents. Read more details or book now.

Developing & Managing Business Continuity Exercises (UK only)

This two day course is aimed primarily at those on the BC Team tasked with developing and running exercises or participating in them. Read more details or book now.

Implementing BS 25999

BSI’s “Implementing BS 25999” course provides participants with practical tools and methods of implementing business continuity management. This implementation course is based on industry best practice and the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Code of Practice released by BSI, BS 25999-1:2006. Practical exercises provide students with the opportunity to gain skills to introduce BCM into an organization. Students will return to their organizations with the knowledge of how to implement a business continuity management system based on BS 25999. Choose your country from the list below.

Writing the Business Continuity Plan (UK only)

This one day course will give you skills to help you to write your Business Continuity or Resumption Plan. It is very much a practical course, following the timeline of an incident affecting a company with no formal plans. Read more details or book now.

Auditing

Business Impact Assessment (UK only)

This course provides a method for conducting a Business Impact Assessment (BIA) within an organization. The tutor dispels the myth that BIA is cloaked in mystique. In the seminar, the theory is expanded with practical examples. The result is that the participants leave ready to undertake a BIA within their own organization. Read more details or book now.

BS 25999 Internal Auditor

BSI’s “BS 25999 Internal Auditor Course” assists participants in developing the skills and knowledge to conduct audits and self-assessments against the requirements of BS 25999-2:2007, Business Continuity Management – Part 2: Specification. Through small group activities, audit role-plays, and lively discussions, students gain a thorough understanding of how to implement effective audit programmes for a business continuity management system. Choose your country from the list below.

BS 25999 Lead Auditor

BSI’s “BS 25999 Lead Auditor” course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct and lead effective business continuity management system audits in accordance with the requirements of BS 25999-2:2007. The course explains the principles and practices of independent auditing for a business continuity management system and guides students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students will gain the necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions. Choose your country from the list below.