A tailored course, built for your situation
Executive visibility on business continuity work that previously stayed below the line
A tailored course in ISO 22301 implementation for senior practitioners leading resilience at scale
$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.
Who this is for
Senior technical leader in a high-scale tech environment responsible for system resilience, continuity planning, and cross-functional coordination during operational stress
Who this is not for
Entry-level auditors, compliance administrators, or those without decision latitude in continuity or incident response design
What you walk away with
- Articulate ISO 22301 requirements in context of real Meta-scale system dependencies
- Produce leadership-visible documentation that maps directly to executive risk reporting cycles
- Structure first-line incident decisions so they align with ISO 22301 continuity objectives
- Surface previously invisible resilience work in sponsor-facing briefs
- Deploy a repeatable method for capturing and presenting continuity impact post-event
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why ISO 22301 matters in high-velocity infrastructure
Understand how business continuity is shifting from back-office function to strategic visibility in organizations scaling under pressure. Learn how Meta and peers are framing resilience as leadership insight, not compliance overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- From outage to insight
- Meta-scale continuity triggers
- Executive risk reporting cycles
- Resilience as leadership signal
- ISO 22301 vs incident management
- When sponsors ask for proof
- Linking continuity to incident data
- Defining scope at scale
- Prioritizing critical function mapping
- The visibility gap in post-mortems
- How leaders consume continuity data
- Positioning continuity upstream
Module 2. Mapping ISO 22301 to existing incident response workflows
Integrate ISO 22301 requirements into existing on-call, war room, and post-incident processes without disrupting velocity. Identify handoff points where continuity documentation can be captured without slowing response.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident response lifecycle
- ISO 22301 handoff triggers
- Automating evidence capture
- On-call shifts and continuity logs
- Post-mortems that feed ISO 22301
- Tagging disruptions by impact tier
- Embedding continuity checks
- Real-time status alignment
- Cross-team comms logs
- Event classification schema
- Internal escalation paths
- Continuity metadata fields
Module 3. Defining critical functions at Meta-relevant scale
Identify which services and dependencies qualify as business-critical under ISO 22301. Use traffic, user impact, and recovery SLAs to prioritize documentation and testing efforts.
12 chapters in this module
- Traffic-based criticality
- User-facing service tiers
- Recovery SLA thresholds
- Dependency mapping tools
- API cascade analysis
- Internal service gravity
- Downtime cost proxies
- Criticality scoring model
- Function vs feature
- Recovery time thresholds
- Data durability requirements
- Cross-product risk chains
Module 4. Documenting continuity plans that leadership reads
Move beyond compliance templates. Structure plans so they're referenced in operational reviews and strategy sessions. Use concise, data-backed narratives that align with how executives assess risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary format
- One-page continuity snapshot
- Visualizing recovery paths
- Sponsor-level annotations
- Linking to quarterly goals
- Highlighting decision owners
- Status at a glance
- Risk appetite alignment
- Test result summaries
- Timeline compression
- Avoiding jargon layers
- Narrative flow for leaders
Module 5. Designing targeted continuity tests
Replace broad, infrequent drills with focused, low-disruption tests that validate key assumptions. Structure tests to generate evidence that supports executive reporting and audit readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Test scope definition
- Mini disruption scenarios
- Silent test protocols
- Monitoring for test signals
- RTO validation method
- Communication dry runs
- Team availability checks
- Documentation triggers
- Post-test review cadence
- Auto-evidence capture
- Failure mode annotations
- Lessons to leadership
Module 6. Integrating ISO 22301 with internal audit cycles
Align continuity documentation with internal audit timelines and expectations. Position ISO 22301 outputs as assets that reduce friction and increase confidence in review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit calendar alignment
- Evidence data packet
- Control mapping to ISO 22301
- Audit question pre-answers
- Reference artifact index
- Policy version tracking
- Ownership confirmation log
- Test result repository
- Remediation tracking
- Audit-facing summaries
- Finding avoidance strategy
- Pre-audit readiness check
Module 7. Building executive-facing continuity dashboards
Create dashboards that translate ISO 22301 compliance into operational confidence. Focus on uptime, test completion, and response readiness metrics that resonate with leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Dashboard purpose definition
- Three key executive metrics
- Uptime vs continuity
- Test completion tracking
- Response readiness score
- Color coding for status
- Automated data feeds
- Ownership visibility
- Risk heat mapping
- Drilldown without clutter
- Dashboard update rhythm
- Sponsor notification triggers
Module 8. Communicating continuity outcomes to sponsors
Frame continuity work as progress, not just readiness. Develop narratives that show improvement, reduce perceived risk, and position the work as strategic infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
- Progress story structure
- Before and after examples
- Reduction in incident blast radius
- Test completion trend
- Improved RTO achievement
- Faster decision loops
- Sponsor update template
- Metrics with context
- Lessons to strengths
- Resilience investment ROI
- Internal advocacy moments
- Attribution in reviews
Module 9. Sustaining ISO 22301 under real-world pressure
Maintain compliance momentum even during product launches, outages, and team turnover. Build institutional memory that survives shifts in focus or staffing.
12 chapters in this module
- Continuity ownership model
- Handover documentation
- Onboarding continuity module
- Automated reminders
- Maintenance sprint rhythm
- Change advisory triggers
- Version control for plans
- Audit trail setup
- Leadership review calendar
- Cross-team alignment check
- Continuity debt tracking
- Resilience KPIs in reviews
Module 10. Leveraging ISO 22301 for career visibility
Position your continuity leadership as a differentiator. Use structured outcomes to gain recognition, influence, and sponsorship beyond your immediate org.
12 chapters in this module
- Visibility beyond compliance
- Internal speaking opportunities
- Cross-org collaboration
- Metrics for performance review
- Sponsorship cultivation
- Thought leadership moments
- Resilience storytelling
- Mentorship opportunities
- External conference alignment
- Internal awards eligibility
- Influence on design choices
- Strategic initiative alignment
Module 11. Integrating third-party service resilience
Extend ISO 22301 principles to vendor and partner ecosystems. Ensure continuity planning includes external dependencies that could impact service availability.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiers
- Third-party SLA alignment
- Dependency impact scoring
- Vendor test participation
- Escalation protocol mapping
- Failover readiness checks
- Contractual continuity clauses
- Monitoring external dependencies
- Geographic redundancy check
- Data residency links
- Incident role clarity
- Joint response rehearsals
Module 12. Scaling continuity knowledge across teams
Turn individual expertise into org-wide capability. Build training, documentation, and tooling that embed ISO 22301 thinking across engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Training modality selection
- Self-service documentation
- Onboarding integration
- Internal certification idea
- Mentor network setup
- Knowledge base structure
- Searchability optimization
- Lessons learned pipeline
- Feedback loop design
- Champion program model
- Metrics for knowledge spread
- Continuity culture signals
How this maps to your situation
- After a major outage with extended recovery
- Before an internal audit cycle
- During executive reorganization
- When expanding into new regions
Before vs. after
Before
Continuity work happens locally, documented in silos, rarely seen by leadership
After
Continuity outcomes are structured, visible, and referenced in executive discussions
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 module, designed to be completed alongside regular work over 6-8 weeks
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 training, this course is tailored to senior practitioners in high-scale tech environments. It focuses on visibility, leadership alignment, and real-world implementation, not just theory or checklist compliance.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone without a formal risk or compliance title?
Yes. It's designed for technical leaders who own resilience outcomes, regardless of job title.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course cover other standards like SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
No. It focuses exclusively on ISO 22301 to maintain depth and relevance.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular work over 6-8 weeks.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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