Course Overview

EDRP provides the professionals with a strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles, including conducting business impact analysis, assessing of risks, developing policies and procedures, and implementing a plan. It also teaches professionals how to secure data by putting policies and procedures in place, and how to recover and restore their organization’s critical data in the aftermath of a disaster.

Course Outlines

 Module 1: Introduction to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
 Module 2: Business Continuity Management (BCM)
 Module 3: Risk Assessment
 Module 4: Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
 Module 5: Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
 Module 6: Data Backup Strategies
 Module 7: Data Recovery Strategies
 Module 8: Virtualization-Based Disaster Recovery
 Module 9: System Recovery
 Module 10: Centralized and Decentralized System Recovery
 Module 11: Disaster Recovery Planning Process
 Module 12: BCP Testing, Maintenance, and Training

Course Objectives

• How to develop business continuity plans at the enterprise level and restore the ability to work after disasters
• An understanding of the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery, including
• Conduct business impact analysis, risk assessment, develop policies and procedures, and implement the plan.
• Securing data by setting policies and procedures
• Recover and restore important data of their organization in the aftermath of the disaster.

Course Prerequisites

Some experience in the IT BC/DR domain

Course Schedule

Course Delivery Format

1. In-Person Training:

Benefits:

Personal Interaction: Participants can interact with the instructor and fellow learners, fostering a sense of community.

Immediate Feedback: Instructors can provide real-time feedback, addressing questions and concerns on the spot.

Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises and group activities can be conducted more effectively in person.

1. Online Training:

Benefits:

Flexibility: Learners can access the course content at their own pace and time, accommodating diverse schedules.

Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for travel and accommodation expenses, making it more economical.

Scalability: Can accommodate a large number of participants simultaneously, making it suitable for widespread audiences.

1. Blended Learning (Combination of In-Person and Online):

Benefits:

Flexibility: Combines the advantages of both in-person and online formats, offering a balance between structure and autonomy.

Cost-Efficiency: Reduces the need for extensive in-person sessions, saving on travel and venue costs.

Adaptability: Can cater to diverse learning styles by incorporating various modes of instruction.

1. Virtual Classrooms:

Benefits:

Real-Time Interaction: Allows for live Q&A sessions, discussions, and engagement with participants.

Accessibility: Participants from different locations can join without the need for physical presence.

Recording Options: Recordings can be made available for participants who may have missed the live session.

1. Self-Paced Learning (eLearning Modules, Videos):

Benefits:

Individualized Learning: Participants can progress at their speed, revisiting content as needed.

Consistency: Ensures uniform delivery of content to all participants.

24/7 Accessibility: Learners can access materials whenever and wherever is convenient for them.

1. Customized Courses:

Relevant Content: Tailored to specific organizational goals.

Industry Focus: Incorporates real industry challenges.

Adapted Learning: Matches varied skill levels of participants.

Focused Skills: Targets key competencies for job success.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respects diverse backgrounds within the organization.

Engaging Content: Uses relatable examples and scenarios.

Flexible Delivery: Adaptable to different learning formats.

Measurable Success: Sets clear objectives for easy evaluation.

Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback for ongoing enhancements.

Cost-Effective: Efficiently directs resources for maximum impact.