A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Senior Business Continuity Roles
Build a self-reinforcing business continuity practice that grows stronger with every project.
$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 New Business or Operations Specialist in regulated infrastructure sectors leading continuity, planning, or resilience initiatives without formalized frameworks.
Who this is not for
Entry-level coordinators, auditors focused only on checklist compliance, or consultants selling one-off assessments without implementation depth.
What you walk away with
- Own a reusable ISO 22301 implementation playbook tailored to utility-sector operations
- Deploy business impact analyses that stakeholders accept on first review
- Integrate continuity planning with new business workflows to prevent retrofitting
- Maintain a living register of risks and recovery steps that evolves without restarts
- Produce audit-ready documentation in under five days using compounding templates
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 22301 in Critical Infrastructure
Establish the core principles of business continuity management within utility and energy delivery environments, focusing on regulatory alignment, executive expectations, and lifecycle ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining BCM scope
- Regulatory drivers overview
- Executive engagement model
- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk appetite alignment
- Policy drafting essentials
- Document control standards
- Compliance timing cycles
- Audit interface planning
- Resource dependency mapping
- Recovery time benchmarks
- Sector-specific threats
Module 2. Initiating the Business Continuity Program
Launch your continuity initiative with leadership buy-in, clear ownership, and a phased rollout plan that integrates with existing operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Steering committee formation
- Program charter drafting
- Internal communication plan
- Baseline assessment method
- Gap analysis execution
- Roadmap prioritization
- Budget justification template
- Success metric definition
- Change management alignment
- Vendor involvement rules
- Training rollout schedule
- First 90-day plan
Module 3. Business Impact Analysis Execution
Conduct precise BIAs that capture critical functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities with stakeholder input and data validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Function criticality scoring
- Dependency mapping
- Downtime cost modelling
- Interview guide creation
- Data validation workflow
- Threshold definition
- Recovery objectives setting
- Cross-department alignment
- Documentation standards
- Approval workflow
- Version control
- Integration with planning cycles
Module 4. Risk Assessment Integration
Align ISO 22301 continuity planning with enterprise risk frameworks and existing controls to avoid duplication and strengthen oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat cataloguing
- Likelihood assessment method
- Impact scoring alignment
- Existing control mapping
- Residual risk calculation
- Treatment options
- Risk register structure
- Escalation triggers
- Third-party risk inclusion
- Geographic risk factors
- Seasonal variation
- Scenario stress testing
Module 5. Continuity Strategy Development
Design recovery strategies that are technically feasible, financially viable, and operationally sustainable across business units.
12 chapters in this module
- Recovery site selection
- Alternate staffing models
- Technology redundancy
- Supply chain continuity
- Mutual aid agreements
- Cloud fallback design
- Manual workarounds
- Resource pooling
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Decision trees
- Escalation pathways
- Strategy ownership
Module 6. Incident Response Structure
Define roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols for activation and management during disruptive events.
12 chapters in this module
- Crisis team roles
- Activation criteria
- Notification tree setup
- War room procedures
- Media response coordination
- Legal liaison planning
- Internal comms templates
- External agency coordination
- Decision authority mapping
- Command handover
- Documentation during event
- Post-event review planning
Module 7. Plan Development and Documentation
Create clear, actionable, and auditable continuity plans that guide teams during high-pressure situations.
12 chapters in this module
- Plan structure standards
- Activation instructions
- Contact lists
- Resource inventories
- Step-by-step recovery actions
- Checklist integration
- Visual aids
- Mobile access setup
- Version control
- Distribution controls
- Access permissions
- Printing and offline use
Module 8. Awareness and Training Programs
Develop training and awareness activities that ensure staff understand their roles in business continuity.
12 chapters in this module
- Audience segmentation
- Training needs analysis
- E-learning options
- Workshop design
- Drill scenario creation
- Leadership engagement
- Performance metrics
- Feedback collection
- Retention strategies
- Annual refresh cycle
- New hire onboarding
- Third-party inclusion
Module 9. Exercising and Testing Frameworks
Design and execute tests that validate plan effectiveness and improve organizational readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency planning
- Scenario design
- Tabletop exercise conduct
- Live drill coordination
- Success criteria definition
- Observer roles
- Performance measurement
- Gap identification
- Corrective action tracking
- Documentation updates
- Executive participation
- Regulator-facing summaries
Module 10. Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
Sustain continuity plans through regular reviews, updates, and integration with change management.
12 chapters in this module
- Review schedule
- Change triggers
- Version control
- Stakeholder feedback loop
- Post-incident review integration
- Lessons learned tracking
- Plan update workflow
- Documentation standards
- Compliance tracking
- Resource revalidation
- Technology refresh alignment
- Annual certification process
Module 11. Integration with Other Management Systems
Align ISO 22301 with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and other standards to avoid silos and maximize efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Common control mapping
- Shared documentation
- Integrated audits
- Unified risk registers
- Cross-functional teams
- Policy harmonization
- Training overlap
- Management reviews
- Performance metrics
- Certification alignment
- Vendor coordination
- Executive reporting
Module 12. Audit Preparation and Certification
Prepare for internal and external audits with complete, evidence-based documentation and confident team readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence checklist creation
- Document readiness review
- Interview preparation
- Corrective action response
- Gap closure tracking
- Mock audit execution
- Regulator communication
- Finding resolution process
- Certification application
- Surveillance audit prep
- Maintaining certification
How this maps to your situation
- Launching a formal continuity program
- Responding to regulatory or internal audit findings
- Integrating continuity into new business initiatives
- Preparing for first ISO 22301 certification
Before vs. after
Before
Continuity planning happens reactively, with fragmented documentation, inconsistent stakeholder input, and recurring audit findings.
After
You lead with a living continuity program where each delivery strengthens the last, supported by reusable frameworks and trusted playbooks.
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 over 6, 8 weeks with real-world application between units.
If nothing changes
Without a compounding approach, continuity efforts remain project-based, requiring reinvention each cycle and limiting your influence beyond immediate deliverables.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 overviews, this course focuses on building reusable, sector-specific assets that grow in value with each use, turning compliance work into strategic leverage.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone in a new business role?
Yes. The course is designed for practitioners who integrate continuity into growth, planning, and operational resilience in regulated environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to non-ISO frameworks?
Yes. The compounding framework design applies to any continuity or resilience standard, though ISO 22301 is the primary model.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with real-world application between units..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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