A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Global Operations Directors
Build unbroken continuity in high-stakes mineral operations with a board-recognized framework
$199 one-time
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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.
Your operational resilience work is thorough, but still operates below the executive line of sight
The situation this course is for
Despite managing mission-critical copper and non-ferrous operations across geographies, continuity efforts often remain invisible to senior leadership, treated as hygiene, not strategy. That leads to under-resourcing, reactive scrambles during incidents, and missed opportunities to position operations leadership as a strategic anchor. Worse, when executives do look down, they often see fragmented plans, inconsistent testing, and no clear linkage between operational uptime and corporate resilience goals. The result? Your team’s work stays essential but unseen, and you're left advocating for recognition instead of leading from the front.
Who this is for
Senior operations leader in global mining or heavy industry, with 30+ years in technical and executive roles, responsible for continuity of critical mineral supply chains, trusted to maintain uptime under geopolitical, environmental, and logistical stress
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, IT-only disaster recovery planners, consultants without asset ownership, or anyone outside heavy industry operations
What you walk away with
- Clear mapping of ISO 22301 controls to copper and non-ferrous production workflows
- Executive-ready documentation that surfaces your team's resilience work in leadership reviews
- Proven testing templates used by global mining leaders to demonstrate uptime readiness
- Language and framing to position continuity as strategic leverage, not just risk avoidance
- A documented, repeatable path to certification that aligns with BHP-level governance cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why ISO 22301 Matters for Mineral Operations
Establish the strategic value of business continuity in global mining contexts, linking uptime to shareholder and regulatory expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining resilience in copper and non-ferrous operations
- ISO 22301 vs sector-specific risks
- Regulatory pressures in AU and global jurisdictions
- Executive perception of continuity work
- From reactive to proactive resilience
- Mapping continuity to ESG reporting
- Case example: outage in Chilean copper corridor
- Leadership visibility as success metric
- Linking uptime to financial stability
- How ISO 22301 supports investor confidence
- Continuity as competitive advantage
- Course roadmap and team alignment
Module 2. Scoping ISO 22301 for Complex Supply Chains
Define the boundaries of your continuity program with precision, covering extraction, processing, logistics, and sales channels.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying mission-critical nodes
- Copper production chain dependencies
- Mapping third-party vendor risks
- Logistics chokepoints and alternatives
- Workforce availability under stress
- Energy and water supply resilience
- Cross-border regulatory alignment
- Defining 'maximum tolerable period of disruption'
- Establishing recovery time objectives
- Site-level vs corporate continuity
- Stakeholder influence mapping
- Finalizing the scope statement
Module 3. Risk Assessment Using ISO 31000 Principles
Conduct a defensible risk analysis tailored to mineral operations, integrating geopolitical, environmental, and operational threats.
12 chapters in this module
- Applying ISO 31000 to mining contexts
- Identifying hazard scenarios
- Geopolitical instability scoring
- Climate event impact modeling
- Equipment failure frequency estimates
- Work stoppage risk factors
- Third-party dependency scoring
- Supply chain mapping tools
- Quantitative vs qualitative analysis
- Risk register structure
- Risk treatment prioritization
- Executive summary of top risks
Module 4. Developing the Business Impact Analysis
Create a credible, evidence-based assessment of how disruptions affect financial, safety, and reputational outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining impact categories
- Financial exposure per hour of downtime
- Safety implications of outages
- Reputational damage scoring
- Customer contract penalties
- Market share erosion risk
- Regulatory fine modeling
- Data sources for BIA accuracy
- Interviewing site managers
- Validating assumptions with operations leads
- BIA reporting structure
- Finalizing BIA documentation
Module 5. Designing the Business Continuity Strategy
Select recovery strategies that balance cost, feasibility, and operational reality across global sites.
12 chapters in this module
- Recovery time vs cost tradeoffs
- Alternate site identification
- Mobile processing unit readiness
- Cross-training workforces
- Spares and equipment stockpiling
- Mutual aid agreements
- Cloud-based control systems
- Leadership succession under stress
- Vendor backup options
- Technology failover plans
- Selecting strategy by site
- Approvals and budgeting
Module 6. Building the Business Continuity Plan
Draft a living document that operations teams can execute during crises, aligned with ISO 22301 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Plan structure and ownership
- Incident response activation
- Crisis communication templates
- Site-specific recovery procedures
- Checklists for critical systems
- Vendor reactivation steps
- Regulatory reporting triggers
- Internal escalation paths
- External agency coordination
- Plan version control
- Accessibility during outages
- Translation for multilingual teams
Module 7. Exercising and Testing the Plan
Run credible tests that prove readiness and earn trust from executives and regulators.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency guidelines
- Tabletop exercise design
- Functional drill execution
- Full-scale simulation prep
- Involving external agencies
- Measuring test success
- Documentation of results
- Participant feedback collection
- Identifying gaps
- Updating plans post-test
- Reporting results to leadership
- Annual test calendar planning
Module 8. Maintaining and Improving the Program
Keep the continuity framework current, responsive, and valued through regular reviews and updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management integration
- Monitoring operational changes
- Updating risk assessments
- Revising BIA annually
- Plan maintenance roles
- Auditor readiness checks
- Lessons from past incidents
- Benchmarking against peers
- Continuous improvement cycle
- KPIs for program health
- Reporting to executive committees
- Long-term program ownership
Module 9. Aligning with Corporate Governance
Position the business continuity program as integral to enterprise risk and strategic resilience.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking to enterprise risk frameworks
- Reporting to executive committees
- ESG and sustainability alignment
- Investor relations messaging
- Board-level summary preparation
- Regulatory compliance linkage
- APRA CPS 234 alignment
- ISO 14064-3 integration
- Audit trail construction
- Document retention policies
- Executive sponsorship acquisition
- Budget justification narratives
Module 10. Preparing for ISO 22301 Certification
Navigate the audit process with confidence, using proven documentation and evidence trails.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting a certification body
- Stage 1 audit preparation
- Document review checklist
- Gap analysis process
- Evidence collection templates
- Internal audit execution
- Corrective action tracking
- Stage 2 audit readiness
- Interview prep for auditors
- Certification decision timeline
- Post-certification maintenance
- Public announcement strategy
Module 11. Communicating Resilience to Stakeholders
Develop messaging that builds trust with investors, regulators, and communities.
12 chapters in this module
- Investor Q&A preparation
- Regulator briefing templates
- Community engagement plans
- Media response protocols
- Social media monitoring
- Crisis press release drafting
- Internal comms during drills
- Leadership spokesperson prep
- Transparency vs confidentiality
- Reporting on test results
- Building public trust
- Sustainability report integration
Module 12. Leading Through Disruption
Equip executives and site leaders to make swift, confident decisions during real incidents.
12 chapters in this module
- Crisis leadership principles
- Decision-making under stress
- Empowering site-level action
- Information flow protocols
- Rapid communication tools
- Prioritizing safety and continuity
- Managing media attention
- Legal and regulatory guidance
- Post-event review process
- Lessons capture methodology
- Public reporting obligations
- Reputation recovery plan
How this maps to your situation
- After a near-miss at a copper processing site
- Before entering a high-risk geopolitical region
- During executive review of resilience programs
- When preparing for ISO 22301 certification
Before vs. after
Before
Continuity planning is reactive, decentralized, and rarely discussed at executive level.
After
Your team’s ISO 22301 program is recognized as a strategic asset, regularly referenced in leadership meetings and audits.
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 to be completed over 12 weeks with team implementation work.
If nothing changes
Without a structured, visible continuity framework, operations leaders risk being seen as cost centers rather than strategic pillars , especially when incidents occur. That leads to reduced influence, reactive scrambling, and missed opportunities to shape corporate resilience strategy.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 trainings, this course is tailored to senior leaders in global mining operations , with real-world examples from copper and non-ferrous production, not hypotheticals. It focuses on recognition, influence, and executive alignment, not just compliance checkboxes.
Frequently asked
How is this different from a standard ISO 22301 training?
It’s built specifically for senior operations leaders in heavy industry, with a focus on executive visibility, strategic positioning, and real-world mineral supply chain challenges , not just classroom theory.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I implement this with my team?
Yes , the course includes team rollout guidance and role-specific templates for site managers, engineers, and executives.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed over 12 weeks with team implementation work..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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