A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Senior Energy Market Leaders
Deliver continuity plans with precision, defensible structure, and first-time accuracy.
$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.
Avoid last-minute revisions and auditor follow-ups with continuity documentation that’s polished and defensible from the start.
The situation this course is for
Even seasoned teams waste cycles revising BCPs after auditor feedback. Poorly structured documentation leads to cascading delays, especially under regulatory scrutiny.
Who this is for
Senior energy market executives leading operations in regulated environments who must demonstrate compliance without compromising speed or accuracy.
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff or consultants without direct responsibility for energy market continuity frameworks.
What you walk away with
- Produce regulator-ready ISO 22301 documentation on the first draft
- Structure business impact analyses with precise, evidence-backed scoping
- Build incident response timelines that reflect real grid-operational constraints
- Defend recovery objectives with documented, defensible rationale
- Reduce review cycles by embedding quality checks into initial drafting
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 in Energy-Critical Contexts
Ground the standard in the unique demands of power trading and grid reliability, focusing on uptime thresholds and incident escalation paths.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 22301 in ERCOT environments
- Regulatory overlap with NERC CIP
- Key definitions: BCM, BIA, MTPD
- Why continuity fails under stress
- Real-world failure post-mortems
- Linking resilience to market participation
- Executive accountability under clause 5
- Document retention for audit trails
- Third-party dependency mapping
- Incident classification tiers
- Recovery timeline benchmarks
- Gap assessment entry point
Module 2. Initiating the BCM Framework
Establish governance structure and stakeholder roles tailored to energy market operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Building the BCM steering committee
- Assigning ownership for critical functions
- Defining decision rights during incidents
- Integrating with existing ERM frameworks
- Securing leadership sign-off
- Communication protocols during activation
- Resource inventory baseline
- Legal and regulatory mapping
- Risk appetite alignment
- Third-party integration plan
- Training schedule rollout
- Initial documentation standards
Module 3. Conducting High-Accuracy Business Impact Analysis
Apply time-sensitive impact thresholds to power trading functions and settlement operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying critical market functions
- Calculating MTPD for trading desks
- Financial impact of outage scenarios
- Stakeholder interview protocols
- Data sources for BIA validation
- Mapping interdependencies
- Prioritizing recovery sequences
- Documenting assumptions
- Version control for BIA updates
- Cross-functional alignment checks
- Benchmarking against peer utilities
- Quality assurance for BIA output
Module 4. Risk Assessment and Control Selection
Evaluate threats specific to grid operators and select controls that align with operational reality.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling for ERCOT nodes
- Cyber-physical risk integration
- Control selection methodology
- Mapping to ISO 27001 where applicable
- Third-party vendor exposures
- Weather event preparedness
- Fuel supply chain dependencies
- Control ownership assignment
- Testing frequency determination
- Documentation standards for risk register
- Linking risk to recovery objectives
- Audit readiness for risk decisions
Module 5. Designing Incident Response Structures
Build response playbooks that reflect real-time market dynamics and NERC reporting obligations.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident escalation paths
- Crisis communication tree
- NERC reporting triggers
- Public affairs coordination
- Trading halt protocols
- Settlement disruption handling
- Regulatory notification checklist
- Internal alert systems
- Response team activation
- Geographic redundancy planning
- Cross-border coordination
- Post-event review integration
Module 6. Developing Recovery Strategies
Define recovery objectives with precision for energy trading, settlement, and market reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- RTO and MTPD alignment
- Alternate trading floor setup
- Backup system activation
- Personnel recall plan
- Data restoration thresholds
- Settlement continuity options
- Manual workarounds validation
- Vendor recovery SLAs
- Facility access protocols
- Fuel supplier coordination
- Grid re-synchronization planning
- Recovery timing validation
Module 7. Exercising the Business Continuity Plan
Run drills that simulate real market disruptions without halting operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Drill frequency by function
- Tabletop scenario design
- Live simulation safety gates
- Observer roles and feedback
- Scoring recovery performance
- Incorporating lessons learned
- Regulator participation options
- Documentation of exercise results
- Updating plans post-drill
- Third-party involvement
- Time-critical decision testing
- Post-exercise reporting
Module 8. Maintaining Plan Currency
Embed updates into operational rhythms so the plan evolves with market changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control process
- Trigger events for review
- Market rule change tracking
- Personnel turnover impact
- Technology stack updates
- Vendor changes
- Regulatory amendments
- Quarterly review cadence
- Automated alert integration
- Plan version control
- Retention and archiving
- Audit trail maintenance
Module 9. Integrating with Cybersecurity Frameworks
Align ISO 22301 with NIST CSF and NERC CIP requirements to reduce duplication.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping controls to NERC CIP
- Incident response coordination
- Cyber event classification
- Digital evidence preservation
- Forensic readiness
- Communication between teams
- Thresholds for declaring cyber incident
- Backup integrity verification
- Access control during incident
- Vendor cyber preparedness
- Cyber insurance coordination
- Regulatory cross-reporting
Module 10. Auditor Readiness and Evidence Packaging
Structure documentation so auditors can validate compliance on first pass.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence retention standards
- Document naming conventions
- Version control for policies
- Audit trail completeness
- Cross-referencing framework clauses
- Evidence accessibility
- Common auditor questions
- Pre-audit walkthrough process
- Defensible rationale drafting
- Gap closure documentation
- Management sign-off evidence
- Third-party attestation handling
Module 11. Executive Communication and Stakeholder Reporting
Present continuity status in terms that resonate with C-suite and regulatory bodies.
12 chapters in this module
- Monthly executive summary
- Risk heat mapping
- Incident reporting templates
- KPIs for continuity maturity
- Budget justification for BCM
- Regulatory update briefings
- Board-level summary (non-board framing)
- Crisis simulation reporting
- Vendor performance summaries
- Benchmarking against peers
- Public affairs coordination
- Stakeholder feedback integration
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Maturity Advancement
Use feedback loops to elevate the program from compliance to strategic advantage.
12 chapters in this module
- Maturity model application
- Gap analysis against ISO 22301
- Improvement roadmap creation
- Benchmarking tools
- Peer comparison frameworks
- Internal audit integration
- External certification prep
- Lessons from industry incidents
- Technology enablement
- Staff development plan
- ROI measurement for BCM
- Strategic positioning
How this maps to your situation
- When launching a new market node
- Before audit season
- After a near-miss incident
- During leadership transition
Before vs. after
Before
Drafting business continuity plans that require multiple revisions to meet auditor expectations.
After
Producing fully defensible, regulator-ready ISO 22301 documentation the first time, every time.
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 for completion in 6 weeks with weekday reading.
If nothing changes
Continuing with rework-heavy documentation processes risks delayed audits, increased scrutiny, and erosion of leadership trust during incident reviews.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic BCM courses, this program is tailored to energy market operations, with examples from ERCOT, PJM, and FERC-regulated entities, ensuring immediate applicability.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I’m not in a technical role?
Yes. It’s designed for leaders who own continuity outcomes, not just implementers. Content focuses on decision-making, oversight, and defensible documentation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive a certification?
No certification is issued, but you’ll gain mastery in producing certified-quality ISO 22301 documentation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 6 weeks with weekday reading..
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