About this course
Crisis and Business Continuity Management gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of crisis management principles and ISO 22301 business continuity, then builds the skills to apply business impact analysis, continuity and crisis plans and exercises and testing in real work. Governance, risk and public sector courses for government entities, regulators and boards. One of our most requested courses.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Government officials, board members, compliance, risk, legal and policy professionals. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Crisis management principles
- ISO 22301 business continuity
- Business impact analysis
- Continuity and crisis plans
- Exercises and testing
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Crisis management principles
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
ISO 22301 business continuity
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Business impact analysis
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Continuity and crisis plans
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Exercises and testing
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Crisis management principles
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: ISO 22301 business continuity and business impact analysis
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Continuity and crisis plans
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Exercises and testing
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 21 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 1 Feb 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 1 Mar 2027 to 5 Mar 2027 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Apr 2027 to 8 Apr 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 3 May 2027 to 14 May 2027 | Amsterdam | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 13 Jun 2027 to 24 Jun 2027 | Cairo | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 12 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 8 Aug 2027 to 12 Aug 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Crisis and Business Continuity Management course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Crisis and Business Continuity Management course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Crisis and Business Continuity Management course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Crisis and Business Continuity Management course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.