A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Data Resilience Team Leaders
Build unshakeable continuity frameworks that earn trust across stakeholders
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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
Data resilience leaders stepping into formal governance roles with accountability for uptime, recovery, and stakeholder coordination during disruption.
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking awareness-level compliance or introductory checklists without leadership responsibility.
What you walk away with
- Design an ISO 22301-compliant business continuity management system tailored to data operations
- Lead cross-departmental readiness drills with confidence and documented process control
- Produce regulator-ready audit packages and management reviews in half the time
- Answer executive escalation questions with structured, standard-aligned justification
- Become the go-to practitioner for continuity planning across your firm
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 Fundamentals
Establish a foundational grasp of the standard’s structure, scope, and intent with a focus on data-driven organizations.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 22301
- Key terms and definitions
- Context of the organization
- Leadership and commitment
- Planning for risks and opportunities
- Support resources
- Operational planning
- Emergency response procedures
- Exercising and testing
- Continuous improvement
- Management review
- Certification readiness
Module 2. Initiating the BCM Project
Map stakeholder expectations, secure buy-in, and launch the continuity initiative with executive clarity.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder identification
- Governance model design
- Project charter development
- Resource allocation planning
- Risk appetite alignment
- Timeline development
- Milestone setting
- Communication strategy
- Escalation path definition
- Cross-functional team onboarding
- Executive reporting rhythm
- Status tracking tools
Module 3. Defining Business Continuity Scope
Determine which functions, systems, and data assets fall under the continuity mandate.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical function identification
- Dependency mapping
- Data flow analysis
- System criticality scoring
- Recovery time objectives
- Recovery point objectives
- Minimum viable operation
- Single point of failure analysis
- Third-party exposure review
- Legacy system inclusion
- Cloud-hosted service impact
- Legal obligation alignment
Module 4. Conducting Business Impact Analysis
Quantify the impact of disruptions on operations, finance, and reputation.
12 chapters in this module
- Financial loss estimation
- Operational downtime cost
- Reputation risk scoring
- Regulatory penalty exposure
- Customer impact tiers
- Supplier chain ripple effects
- Legal compliance impact
- Data integrity risks
- Service level agreement breaches
- Stakeholder communication gaps
- Brand damage scenarios
- Recovery priority matrix
Module 5. Risk Assessment and Treatment
Evaluate threats to continuity and design controls to mitigate them.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat identification
- Vulnerability assessment
- Likelihood scoring
- Impact rating
- Risk register creation
- Control selection
- Mitigation planning
- Transfer strategies
- Acceptance documentation
- Avoidance tactics
- Residual risk evaluation
- Third-party assurance
Module 6. Developing the Business Continuity Strategy
Define how the organization will respond, recover, and resume operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Response phase definition
- Crisis management structure
- Communication protocols
- Workaround procedures
- Alternate site activation
- Remote work enablement
- Data backup access
- System fallback plans
- Vendor continuity checks
- Legal advisory inclusion
- Media response plan
- Executive decision log
Module 7. Designing Incident Response Plans
Create actionable, role-specific playbooks for immediate crisis management.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Activation criteria
- Response team roles
- Notification workflows
- Information gathering
- Initial assessment
- Escalation paths
- Decision trees
- Command center setup
- Stakeholder updates
- Status tracking
- Handover procedures
Module 8. Creating Recovery Plans
Build detailed, step-by-step recovery procedures for critical functions.
12 chapters in this module
- Function-specific recovery
- Data restoration steps
- System restart sequence
- Validation checks
- User re-onboarding
- Capacity ramp-up
- Dependency reconnection
- Security re-verification
- Compliance re-attestation
- Audit trail recreation
- Supplier coordination
- Customer communication
Module 9. Exercising and Testing
Validate plans through structured simulations and realistic scenarios.
12 chapters in this module
- Test planning
- Scenario design
- Participant selection
- Tabletop exercises
- Walkthrough drills
- Live simulations
- Failover testing
- Observation logging
- Gap identification
- Improvement tracking
- Post-test reporting
- Plan refinement
Module 10. Maintaining the BCM System
Ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness through regular review and updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management process
- Version control
- Review frequency
- Trigger events
- Stakeholder feedback
- Performance metrics
- KPI tracking
- Incident post-mortems
- Lessons learned
- Documentation standards
- Storage security
- Access control
Module 11. Internal Audit and Management Review
Prepare for and lead internal evaluations of the BCM system.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Checklist development
- Evidence collection
- Finding categorization
- Non-conformance tracking
- Corrective action planning
- Management presentation
- Executive sign-off
- Trend analysis
- Benchmarking
- Gap closure
- Audit readiness
Module 12. Certification and External Audit
Navigate third-party certification and external audit successfully.
12 chapters in this module
- Certification body selection
- Application preparation
- Document submission
- Stage 1 audit prep
- Evidence readiness
- Interview preparation
- Stage 2 audit conduct
- Nonconformity response
- Certification maintenance
- Surveillance audits
- Scope expansion
- Re-certification
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding a new BCM mandate
- Preparing for first internal audit
- Leading cross-functional recovery planning
- Achieving ISO 22301 certification
Before vs. after
Before
Managing continuity planning as an ad-hoc task with fragmented ownership and unclear escalation paths.
After
Leading a formal, ISO 22301-aligned business continuity function with recognized authority and clear stakeholder trust.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application.
If nothing changes
Without structured continuity planning, your team risks prolonged downtime, regulatory scrutiny, and erosion of leadership confidence during incidents.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance checklists or awareness videos, this course delivers a deployable, role-specific framework aligned to ISO 22301 with real-world templates and decision logic used by leading practitioners.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on IT or the broader business?
It covers both, balancing technical recovery with organizational continuity, decision rights, and stakeholder coordination.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this if my company isn't pursuing certification?
Yes, the framework strengthens resilience regardless of formal audit goals, and the tools are adaptable.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application..
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