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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.

Locations (all in 2010)

Ottawa    Jan 20-21  
Calgary Feb 4-05
Halifax Feb 10-11
Winnipeg April 22-23
Vancouver May 19-20
Toronto June 03-04 (***)
Montreal June 16-17  (French)
Gatineau Aug31-Sept1 (French)
Winnipeg Sept 27-28
Ottawa Oct 06-07
Montreal Oct 12-13 (French)
Vancouver Oct 27-28
Toronto Nov 24-25
Calgary Dec 01-02

  (***) Before the WCDM conference

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

Day 1:

  • 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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