A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Planning Framework
Master the structure, controls, and implementation logic of ISO 22301 to lead resilience initiatives with confidence
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Lack of structured continuity planning leads to fragmented recovery efforts and audit delays
The situation this course is for
Teams often scramble during outages because continuity plans are generic or disconnected from actual system architecture. This creates rework, compliance gaps, and pressure during audits.
Who this is for
Senior software engineers and technical leads responsible for system resilience and business continuity planning
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers, non-technical compliance staff, or consultants without engineering background
What you walk away with
- Navigate ISO 22301 clauses with precision and intent
- Map technical recovery SLAs directly to continuity controls
- Develop auditable evidence packages from code-level decisions
- Lead internal BCMS deployment without reliance on external consultants
- Speak confidently across security, compliance, and operations teams using the standard’s framework
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 22301 and Its Engineering Relevance
Understand how ISO 22301 applies to modern software systems and why it matters for engineering teams at scale.
12 chapters in this module
- What is ISO 22301
- Why engineers need continuity frameworks
- Scope definition in practice
- Linking uptime goals to clause 4
- System boundaries and ownership
- Documented roles in BCMS
- Initial risk assessments
- Recovery priorities by service tier
- Mapping MTTR to objectives
- Establishing continuity culture
- Integration with DevOps
- Common misconceptions
Module 2. Leadership and Organizational Context
Learn how leadership commitment translates into engineering action and accountability within ISO 22301.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause 5 overview
- Top management engagement
- Engineering ownership models
- Policy alignment techniques
- Assigning decision rights
- Cross-team communication plans
- Maintaining continuity awareness
- Updating policies iteratively
- Version control for policies
- Linking OKRs to continuity goals
- Measuring leadership impact
- Avoiding siloed implementations
Module 3. Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis
Conduct technical BIA exercises that feed directly into resilient system design.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining critical functions
- Service dependency mapping
- Downtime cost estimation
- Recovery time objectives
- Recovery point objectives
- Technical feasibility analysis
- Failure mode identification
- Dependency tree documentation
- Third-party risk scoring
- Internal escalation paths
- Automated detection triggers
- Prioritization frameworks
Module 4. Continuity Strategy Development
Design recovery strategies grounded in actual infrastructure capabilities and constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- Recovery strategy options
- Cold vs warm vs hot sites
- Cloud failover patterns
- Data replication methods
- Fallback procedures
- Resource availability planning
- Personnel deployment plans
- Vendor continuity checks
- Multi-region architectures
- Failover testing schedules
- Architecture trade-offs
- Cost-performance balance
Module 5. Incident Response and Activation Protocols
Build clear, executable activation workflows tied to real-time system monitoring.
12 chapters in this module
- Event detection mechanisms
- Threshold-based triggers
- Initial assessment checklist
- Activation authority levels
- Communication tree setup
- Status reporting cadence
- War room coordination
- Engineering lead roles
- External notifications
- Legal and regulatory flags
- Documentation during crisis
- Post-event review setup
Module 6. Exercising and Testing Plans
Run realistic tests that validate both technical recoverability and team readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Test planning calendar
- Types of continuity tests
- Simulation design principles
- Stakeholder involvement
- Failure injection techniques
- Observability integration
- Post-test debriefs
- Gap tracking system
- Improvement backlog
- Leadership walkthroughs
- Automated test orchestration
- Reporting to compliance teams
Module 7. Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
Keep continuity plans alive and aligned with fast-moving engineering environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact analysis
- Release-integrated reviews
- Plan versioning
- Ownership updates
- Review frequency standards
- Trigger-based updates
- Architecture drift detection
- Dependency renewal checks
- Compliance alignment
- Training refresh cycles
- Lessons from incidents
- Engineering feedback loops
Module 8. Documentation and Audit Readiness
Generate clean, consistent evidence that satisfies auditors and reassures leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Required documentation list
- Evidence collection methods
- Audit trail practices
- Internal review preparation
- Gap analysis reports
- Compliance matrices
- Control mapping templates
- Policy version archives
- Training records
- Test results packaging
- External auditor Q&A prep
- Remediation tracking
Module 9. Integration with Other Management Systems
Align ISO 22301 with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other frameworks used in engineering environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Common control overlaps
- Unified risk registers
- Single audit evidence sets
- Cross-standard mapping
- Efficiency gains
- Consolidated reporting
- Policy alignment
- Team coordination
- Tooling integration
- Vendor audit alignment
- Certification synergy
- Reduced duplication
Module 10. Technical Controls in BCMS
Implement automated continuity controls directly in infrastructure and code.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated failover checks
- Health status monitoring
- Self-healing systems
- Circuit breaker patterns
- Traffic routing logic
- State replication
- Backup validation
- Storage durability checks
- Latency thresholds
- Geo-redundant DNS
- Zero-downtime deployments
- Rollback automation
Module 11. Human Factors and Team Coordination
Design continuity processes that work under pressure and across distributed teams.
12 chapters in this module
- On-call integration
- Clear escalation paths
- Decision rights clarity
- Leadership availability
- Communication protocols
- Stress-tested workflows
- Training frequency
- Role clarity under fire
- Post-mortem culture
- Distributed team coordination
- Language and timezone planning
- Crisis comms templates
Module 12. Course Integration and Real-World Application
Apply everything learned to a real or hypothetical system at your organization.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing a pilot system
- Applying ISO 22301 clauses
- Building a plan from scratch
- Running a tabletop test
- Gathering feedback
- Refining documentation
- Presenting to leadership
- Integrating with CI/CD
- Creating maintenance routines
- Scaling to other systems
- Building internal credibility
- Certification roadmap
How this maps to your situation
- System outage with undefined recovery path
- Upcoming audit requiring continuity evidence
- Leadership asking for failover readiness report
- New system launch needing BCMS integration
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive participation in continuity planning, relying on others to define frameworks and controls
After
Proactive leadership in business continuity, with full command of ISO 22301 and ability to deploy it independently
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per week over 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates.
If nothing changes
Without structured mastery of ISO 22301, engineering teams remain reactive during incidents, miss opportunities to influence resilience architecture, and depend on external experts for compliance evidence.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to software engineers implementing real systems, with concrete code-level examples, not abstract theory.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant for software engineers?
Yes, it's designed specifically for engineers working on systems where continuity and recovery are critical.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me during audits?
Yes, you'll learn how to generate clear, auditable evidence from engineering decisions and system configurations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 4 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
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