The BCI announces new Introduction to Operational Resilience Course

  • 11 Sep 2024
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The BCI is pleased to announce its new Introduction to Operational Resilience course, designed for all sector organizations. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to operational resilience’s key components and is aimed at professionals with resilience responsibilities in their role.

The interactive one-day course focuses on fundamental knowledge, best practices, and real-life examples. Taught by industry experts, it aims to equip learners with adaptable knowledge and enhanced strategies that can improve the resilience of their own organization.

James Lodge FBCI, leader of the BCI Operational Resilience Special Interest Group said:

“The BCI’s new course on Operational Resilience is a vital resource for today’s business professionals. In just one day, it provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the key principles and practices needed to build an organization’s resilience. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course offers valuable insights that can be immediately applied to strengthen your organization’s ability to thrive in the face of disruptions”.

Course breakdown

BCI’s Operational Resilience course commences with the importance and scope of the five pillars of operational resilience, and how they underpin resilience in organizations. Following this, it examines the five key components for effective incorporation into organizations, including:

  • Identifying Key Business Services
  • Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment
  • Developing Resilience Strategies
  • Response Plans and Testing
  • Continuous Improvement

The course concludes with an overview of how governance, and a culture of resilience, enables effective resilience plans, plus a thought-provoking, in-depth case study.

Overall, learners will discover not only operational resilience theory, but practical and adaptable takeaways that can be immediately applied across all organizations and sectors.

Why now is the perfect time to invest

There has been an increase of operational resilience regulations around the world and The BCI Operational Resilience Report 2024 found that support from senior management for operational resilience programmes is high, with data pointing to an increase in roles such as Chief Resilience Officer or Head of Resilience to manage the implementation of a resilience programme, as well as providing a voice directly to board level. Given that top management have an increasing interest in operational resilience, this is the perfect time to enhance your knowledge, expand your personal professional development, and boost your organization’s resilience in the face of adversity.

Ratna Pawan MBCI, vice leader of the Operational Resilience Special Interest Group said:

"Every business continuity professional has been waiting for a globally recognised certification program on Operational Resilience (OpRes), especially since many professionals are already involved in implementing or working on it in their respective organizations. This course by The BCI has not just come at the perfect time, but it’s also industry agnostic and has achieved a succinct, one-day delivery programme that encompasses the complete suite of all OpRes basic knowledge and information to get the continuity professional started in their 'Resilience' journey. I am definitely looking forward to it!"

You can find more information about the new Introduction to Operation Resilience course at the link below.

 

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