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BCM6159 Mastering ISO 22301 for Senior Engineering Leaders in CPG and Utilities

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering ISO 22301 for Senior Engineering Leaders in CPG and Utilities

Turn business continuity planning into a strategic asset with executive-facing clarity and documented impact.

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee 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.
High-impact engineering work that never reaches leadership attention

The situation this course is for

Critical utility and maintenance systems are kept online through disciplined planning, yet the architects of that stability rarely get seen beyond operations. The work succeeds in silence, limiting career trajectory and organizational influence.

Who this is for

Senior engineering or facilities leader in regulated physical industries (CPG, utilities, manufacturing) who owns continuity, reliability, or uptime but lacks structured ways to surface that impact to executives.

Who this is not for

Junior engineers, IT-only continuity planners, or practitioners outside asset-intensive environments.

What you walk away with

  • Documented ISO 22301 business impact statements tied to uptime and risk exposure
  • Executive-ready summaries of continuity testing results and recovery time objectives
  • Internal credibility as the go-to voice on operational resilience
  • Clear narrative framework for translating utility performance into enterprise risk terms
  • Repeatable reporting structure that surfaces your team’s work to senior leadership

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 in Physical Operations Contexts
Ground the standard in real-world utility and manufacturing environments, not just IT recovery.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining scope for plant-level BCP
  2. Mapping critical processes to uptime KPIs
  3. Regulatory overlap with safety codes
  4. Stakeholder mapping for facilities teams
  5. Risk appetite in continuous operations
  6. Documenting recovery time objectives
  7. Aligning with NERC or FDA where applicable
  8. Common misconceptions in non-IT BCP
  9. Building credibility with operations leads
  10. Version control for living BCP documents
  11. Using ISO 22301 to justify CapEx
  12. BCP integration with maintenance cycles
Module 2. Scoping Business Impact Analysis for Industrial Systems
Identify what truly matters when factories or utilities go down , beyond transactional IT loss.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Calculating downtime cost per production line
  2. Assessing cascading utility failures
  3. Prioritizing systems by safety risk
  4. Engaging process engineers in BIA
  5. Documenting manual workarounds
  6. Setting realistic RTOs for chemical lines
  7. Capturing dependencies on external fuel sources
  8. BCP alignment with HSE reporting
  9. Time-to-impact thresholds for CPG lines
  10. Validating BIA with shift supervisors
  11. Integrating with change management logs
  12. Avoiding over-scope in facilities BCP
Module 3. Designing Resilience for Utility Infrastructure
Apply ISO 22301 principles to steam, water, power, and waste systems that keep plants running.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying single points of failure in utilities
  2. Mapping backup systems for compressed air
  3. Documenting generator fuel capacity cycles
  4. Integrating with environmental compliance logs
  5. Cold-start procedures for chilled water
  6. Vendor dependencies for critical spares
  7. Cross-training maintenance technicians
  8. Recovery sequence for utility tunnels
  9. Testing protocols for fire pumps
  10. Integrating with lockout-tagout procedures
  11. Spare parts inventory as BCP artefact
  12. Documenting vendor escalation paths
Module 4. Documenting Business Continuity Plans for Audit
Structure ISO 22301 documentation to pass internal and external review with minimal rework.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Writing testable recovery objectives
  2. Version control for PDF and print
  3. Audit trail for plan updates
  4. Linking controls to NIST or ISO 27001
  5. Documenting decision authority during outage
  6. Creating evidence packs for reviewers
  7. Using redline comparisons for updates
  8. Integrating with SAP or Maximo logs
  9. Standardizing recovery checklists
  10. Tracking plan deviations in real time
  11. Cross-referencing with SOX controls
  12. Building confidence in paper-based fallbacks
Module 5. Conducting Effective Continuity Testing
Run ISO 22301 tests that validate readiness without disrupting production.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scheduling tests around batch cycles
  2. Simulating utility failure scenarios
  3. Tabletop exercises for shift changes
  4. Measuring test success beyond attendance
  5. Documenting gaps without blame
  6. Integrating with safety drills
  7. Using anonymized data in reports
  8. Remote participation for corporate teams
  9. Validating communication trees
  10. Testing vendor response SLAs
  11. Capturing lessons in run books
  12. Prioritizing fixes by safety impact
Module 6. Communicating Continuity Outcomes to Leadership
Translate technical resilience work into strategic narratives for executives.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating executive dashboards from test data
  2. Framing uptime as competitive advantage
  3. Linking BCP to ESG disclosures
  4. Quantifying risk reduction in financial terms
  5. Positioning resilience as innovation enabler
  6. Avoiding technical jargon in summaries
  7. Highlighting cost avoidance from tests
  8. Tying continuity to product quality
  9. Reporting on third-party dependencies
  10. Using visuals to show recovery timelines
  11. Building narrative discipline across teams
  12. Timing reports with strategy cycles
Module 7. Integrating ISO 22301 with Other Management Systems
Align business continuity with EHS, quality, and asset management frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping controls to ISO 14001
  2. Sharing documentation with EHS teams
  3. Linking BCP to CAPA systems
  4. Integrating with OSHA recordkeeping
  5. Aligning with ISO 9001 audit cycles
  6. Common evidence for multiple standards
  7. Cross-training internal auditors
  8. Using shared document repositories
  9. Coordinating review calendars
  10. Avoiding duplicate work in reporting
  11. Leveraging management reviews
  12. Building unified compliance dashboards
Module 8. Managing Third-Party and Supply Chain Risks
Extend ISO 22301 thinking beyond your direct control to vendors and logistics.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing supplier BCP maturity
  2. Auditing critical vendors for continuity
  3. Building contractual recovery expectations
  4. Monitoring logistics single points of failure
  5. Validating cold chain continuity
  6. Documenting alternate sourcing paths
  7. Integrating with procurement systems
  8. Testing vendor response time claims
  9. Tracking raw material shelf life in BCP
  10. Managing customs delay scenarios
  11. Building buffer stock logic into plans
  12. Escalation paths for vendor outages
Module 9. Leading Cultural Change Around Resilience
Drive ownership of continuity planning beyond the core team.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Engaging operations managers as champions
  2. Training supervisors on activation roles
  3. Communicating BCP relevance to hourly staff
  4. Recognizing teams after successful tests
  5. Integrating with onboarding programs
  6. Creating continuity KPIs for teams
  7. Avoiding 'exercise fatigue' in drills
  8. Sharing wins across sites
  9. Linking to safety performance
  10. Building psychological safety in reporting
  11. Documenting near-misses as learning
  12. Celebrating quiet resilience
Module 10. Using Technology to Sustain Continuity Planning
Leverage systems to maintain ISO 22301 compliance without constant manual effort.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Choosing BCP software for industrial settings
  2. Integrating with CMMS platforms
  3. Automating test reminders in ServiceNow
  4. Using SAP for recovery checklist tracking
  5. Alerting on maintenance backlog risks
  6. Digital signatures for plan approval
  7. Mobile access for outage response
  8. Version control in SharePoint
  9. Backup testing frequency logic
  10. AI for anomaly detection in utility logs
  11. Predictive maintenance as BCP input
  12. Cloud storage for offsite plan copies
Module 11. Preparing for Internal and External Audit
Build confidence and speed in compliance review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating auditor playbooks
  2. Pre-staging evidence files
  3. Training teams on interview responses
  4. Simulating audit walkthroughs
  5. Documenting control exceptions cleanly
  6. Linking findings to corrective actions
  7. Using color-coded status reports
  8. Preparing executive summaries
  9. Aligning with SOC 2 evidence
  10. Responding to auditor questions
  11. Building repeatable submission packages
  12. Tracking audit timelines across sites
Module 12. Sustaining and Improving the Business Continuity System
Keep ISO 22301 living and relevant across leadership changes and market shifts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Setting review cadence by risk tier
  2. Updating plans after near-misses
  3. Integrating lessons from M&A
  4. Benchmarking against industry peers
  5. Adapting to new automation systems
  6. Involving new sites in governance
  7. Measuring program maturity annually
  8. Tying improvements to budget cycles
  9. Documenting knowledge transfer
  10. Archiving outdated plans securely
  11. Celebrating resilience milestones
  12. Passing ownership to successors

How this maps to your situation

  • Leading utility and maintenance teams in regulated CPG environments
  • Owning uptime and reliability for critical production lines
  • Reporting to senior engineering or plant leadership
  • Contributing to enterprise risk and compliance frameworks

Before vs. after

Before
Resilience work happens in the background, documented in operations files that never reach leadership.
After
Your continuity program is consistently visible in executive summaries, with documented impact on uptime and risk posture.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
  • 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 4-6 weeks with on-the-job application.

If nothing changes
Continuity work remains invisible to leadership, limiting recognition and future influence on strategic decisions.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic ISO 22301 courses focused on IT recovery, this program is built specifically for senior engineering leaders in physical operations , bridging plant-floor reality with executive expectation.

Frequently asked

Is this course relevant for non-IT business continuity?
Yes. It’s designed specifically for utility, maintenance, and plant operations in CPG and industrial settings.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to multi-site compliance?
Yes. The course includes strategies for standardizing BCP across distributed facilities.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with on-the-job application..

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· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours