BCM Audit Course

Course description

This course is designed to provide a practical understanding of the BCM concepts and best practices in order to help the participant acquire or enhance the ability to audit a BCM program.  One of the most interesting take away from this course is the review of an Audit program for a BCM program that the participant will be able to use the very next day.

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Audience

This course is designed for Auditors, Managers and BCM Professionals interested in the quality and completeness of the Business Continuity Management program.  BCM experience is not required.

Duration
2 days

Objective
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Identify and use elements of existing audit methodologies to perform the audit of a BCM program
• Identify internationally recognized best practices and BC/DR standards, such as BS 25999, ISO 27002, etc, as they are applicable for their country or industry
• Identify components of a complete BCM program
• Identify success factors and risks associated with a BCM program
• Define the implementation process of a BCM program in order to evaluate the Business Continuity maturity level of an organization
• Be able to develop an Audit program for a BCM program

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Definitions
• Standards and methodologies
• CoBIT + BS25999
• BCM Program Success factors / Risks
• BCM Program Implementation process
• Project Initiation and Senior Management support
• Functional Requirements - Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

Day 2:

• Definition and Evaluation of Strategies
• BCP Documentation and Implementation
• Exercise and Maintenance Programs
• Awareness and Training Programs
• Execution and Maturity
• Audit Checklist
• Course Evaluation

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