Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Overview/Description
Whether it is a natural disaster that sweeps through a city, a virus that sweeps across the nation, or a computer virus that destroys vital electronic information, businesses need to be able to recover their services and operations as soon as possible if such a disaster does occur. A Business Continuity Program involves planning the recovery of operations when confronted with adverse events such as natural disasters, technological failures, human error, and terrorism. This course provides a basic understanding of the criteria for a comprehensive program that addresses business continuity in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 1600, entitled Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management. The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
Supervisors, managers, or any employee involved in business continuity planning in private enterprises and government and municipal facilities