The FQA-Certified Global Business Continuity Management Professional Course

LEARN FROM THE BEST INSTRUCTORS IN THE WORLD AND BECOME AN FQA-UK CERTIFIED BCM pROFESSIONAL

Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a mandatory compliance requirement in many industries and geographies. In fact, Article 19 of the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (2) of 2011 states that “All parties and the private sector shall be committed to develop plans to guarantee Business Continuity.....The executive regulations of this law shall determine the procedures to develop plans for ensuring and evaluating Business Continuity.” - please see our linked in post - https://tinyurl.com/4n6xkntw.

Other than the compliance requirement as in the UAE and other Middle East geographies, BCM helps lock in minimum profits and in fact can help compliant entities to increase profit margins, and increase revenues and market share. A strong and effective BCM framework helps enhance growth and sustainability. Whereas organizations without Business Continuity risk losing credibility and revenue decline, and eventual shut down.

Date & Time (Virtual Online Delivery)

13th to 17th April, 2026

1th to 5th June, 2026

3rd to 7th Aug, 2026

26th to 30th Oct, 2026

14th to 18th Dec, 2026

Time

9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (UAE Time)

ABOUT THE COURSE

Developed in line with the globally respected ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Standard, the objective of our BCM Professional Training course is to enable participants to get a deep and comprehensive hands-on understanding of the full BCM lifecycle – not just BCM planning and implementation (BIA, RA, Plans, Strategies, Testing and Exercising), but also BCM Maintenance and Continual Improvement (BCM Program Management, Awareness and Testing, Management Review, BCM Internal Audit, Performance Management etc.).

What makes our course better than and different from others is not just the comprehensiveness of our theoretical coverage but also the multiple real-life examples. hands-on challenging exercises, the detailed BCM Documentation walkthrough and the 120 Questions Mock exam - all of which are designed to give you a comprehensive hands-on experience which allows you to embed your learnings and help you to be able to lead and improve a BCM Program in real-life. This course will be very useful for professionals and practitioners who need an advanced understanding of Business Continuity principles, including the methodology, steps involved and the key success factors that help ensure an effective BCM Program.

This Training Course will be co-delivered by 2 highly competent instructors who have over 30 years of extensive BCM and Crisis Management experience. The FQA International Business Continuity Professional Certificate (optional) will be issued to those who successfully pass the course-end online examination (120 questions, 120 minutes duration, multiple choice).

For large groups/inhouse teams, this Training course can also be delivered onsite in any location in the world. It can also be delivered via Instructor-led Self-Paced Learning (ILSPL), which you can attend over weekends and non-office hours - please click here for more details..., so that you can cement your knowledge at a relaxed pace, and also review any needed portions again and again, based on your own schedule. Live Instructor-led Knowledge recap and Q&A sessions are regularly conducted to enable networking, clear any doubts and to further embed the learnings in your mind. Typical course access is 45 days.

TESTIMONIALS

The Instructor had great knowledge in explaining BCM...

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Probably one of the top most professionals in the space of BCP worldwide

Awesome, well paced course. The Trainer has sound knowledge in the domain.

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An excellent instructor who has in-depth knowledge… I really feel that I have learnt a lot that can be implemented in my organization.

The strong experience of the trainer and the plethora of examples he was able to provide was very helpful during the course. He was very helpful and exhibited very progressive mindset.

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Excellent Course design, well spaced modules.

Excellent knowledge and understanding on the subject. Gave multiple Realtime experience scenarios

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Very Informative and detailed teaching by Trainer, with relevant examples.

COURSE DESIGNERS

DHIRAJ LAL

Dhiraj Lal has over 20 years BCM experience and 32 years overall. He is Executive Director, Continuity and Resilience (C&R), which is a 4 time winner of Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year honour awarded by the UK-based Business Continuity Institute.

He has worked with Citibank, Standard Chartered, Agilent and American Express (as the BCM Program Sponsor and Head). He has been invited to present at the BCI Annul conference in the UK, DRI US, BCMI Singapore, itSMF UK, DRI Asia in Malaysia, ISACA UAE,, and also various Crisis, BCM and IT Resilience Summits in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, KSA and India.

Dhiraj Lal is Asia’s first BSI appointed Technical Expert for BS25999 / ISO 22301, and is also a BS25999 / ISO 22301 assessor. He teaches the advanced level certification workshops in BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301, and also consults in implementation of BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301.

Contributing Author to : The Encyclopedia of Business Continuity, 3rd Edition

Author of: Step by Step guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015. Implement BCM the UAE Way!

Mohammed Ahmed Al Jenaibi, in his role as Director of Safety and Prevention at NCEMA, led the development and publication of the first BCM Standard in the GCC (AE/HSC NCEMA 7000:2012) in Arabic and English.
Honorary CBCI Award by the UK-based BCI (Business Continuity Institute)
Recognized by the US-based Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) as its first global winner of its award - Best Program Leader of the Year (Public Sector).
Winner of DRI International Award Of Excellence as Best Program Leader of the Year (2013) for the Public Sector
Served as an adviser to the Abu Dhabi Govt's Executive Council, focusing on Abu Dhabi local government BCM programs.
Advised Abu Dhabi Police, one of the largest entities in Abu Dhabi in terms of workforce size and responsibilities.
Retired as a Colonel Pilot from the UAE Air Force in 2008, serving as Chief of UAE Search and Rescue Centre.
Holds multiple aviation qualifications and certifications, including Six Sigma Green and Black Belt.
EFQM Auditor and qualified in Quality Management.

Dhiraj Lal has over 20 years of BCM experience and 32 years overall.
Executive Director, Continuity and Resilience (C&R), a four-time winner of the Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year award (UK-based Business Continuity Institute).
Taught the BCI's CBCI Course for almost 10 years with great feedback. Has taught also the Lead Auditor course for IRCA, and also courses for the Singapore-based BCM Institute/DRI Asia
Nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the US-based Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI).
Asia’s first BSI-appointed Technical Expert for BS25999 / ISO 22301 and is also a BS25999 / ISO 22301 assessor.
Co-Author of the Book "Implement BCM the UAE Way! Step by Step Guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015."
Co-Author of the Book "Implement BCM the Saudi Way! Step by Step Guide SAMA BCM Framework."
Teaches advanced-level certification workshops in BCM and BS25999 / ISO 22301 & consults on the implementation of BCM and BS5999 / ISO 22301.
Author of Step by Step Guide AE/SCNS/NCEMA 7000:2015. Implement BCM the UAE Way!
Contributing Author to The Encyclopedia of Business Continuity, 3rd Edition.

4 times

WINNER OF SERVIVE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR (Middle East and

India & South Asia)

100+

IMPLEMENTATIONS

30+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

450,000+

TRAINED/ INTERACTED

TARGET AUDIENCE

Those seeking to demonstrate deep & comprehensive competence in Business Continuity Management through their advanced FQA BCM Professional level certificate.

All serious professionals from Business Continuity or other domains, who want to build a career in BCM, who are looking to enhance their competence and expertise and acquire the knowledge to take ownership of the Business Continuity activities within the organization. These individuals can look forward to be an invaluable Subject Matter Expert or Business Continuity Head who others would consult as the BCM “Guru” in the organization.

Operational Managers with Business Continuity Management responsibilities, such as BCM Heads and Team Members, who want to attain a comprehensive understanding and in-depth competencies needed to implement, maintain and improve effective Business Continuity Management. So this course will provide excellent and targeted competency-building for department BCM coordinators, recovery and support team, Program/ Project Managers etc.

Senior Management and others, who want an advanced understanding of what they need to do to successfully navigate BCM situations, as in the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the entire Strategic Leadership Team or CMT (Crisis Management Team), including Senior Management and Tactical Management/all Department Heads, all of whom would probably have some Business Continuity related responsibilities. Also those from Risk/Governance, who have GRC responsibilities, who may want an advanced understanding of the BCM methodology and key factors for success.

Business Owners and Business Managers who want to attain an advanced understanding of Business Continuity Management, to be able to safeguard their reputation and future, ensure stakeholder confidence and be able to effectively manage crisis situations and restart the delivery of their key products and services within reasonable timelines.

Lead Auditors and others who need to gain an advanced understanding of Business Continuity Management, in order to audit it.

Practicing professionals who want refresh their hands-on skills in Business Continuity Management theory and proven methodologies, and get updates on the evolving thinking and latest best practices - keeping in mind the frequent improvements and learnings, particularly post the COVID-19 pandemic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand how Business Continuity can be used not just to protect the organization, but to increase revenues, profits and market share.

Develop the knowledge and skills required to be the BCM Guru and Subject-Matter Expert in your entity, who can advise your organization on tried and tested best practices in the management of business continuity.

Be able to put together and manage the BCM Program in your organization, covering not just implementation but also Maintenance, Review, Audit and Continual Improvement.

Get a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the 12 steps required to develop a Business Continuity Management System in line with the internationally acclaimed ISO 22301, covering BCM planning, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement.

Develop hands-on skills to design, develop & perform the critical steps involved in creating and eventually testing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), such as Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, Recovery Strategies and Plan Development.

Get a good understanding of how to effectively exercise and test your plans, enhance your team competencies, identify gaps and improvement opportunities, and drive Continual Improvement of your BCM program.

Gain a very detailed understanding of the terminologies, concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).

Gain an appreciation of the criticality of BCM, and its key drivers. Minimize risk to your company and resources when disaster strikes.

Develop hands-on skills to design, develop & perform the critical steps involved in creating and eventually testing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), such as Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, Recovery Strategies and Plan Development.

Via a tabletop simulation exercise, learn how to effectively exercise and test your plans, test and enhance your team competencies, identify gaps and improvement opportunities, and drive Continual Improvement of your BCM program.

COURSE CONTENT

Gain a very detailed understanding of the terminologies, concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of a BCMS, as suggested by the ISO 22301:2019.

Be able to establish the BCM Program for your organization, and include in it all the required BCMS elements.

Identify the key elements of a BCM Policy and create one for your own organization.

Perform the BIA and RA to understand the organization’s BCM needs.

Determine the needed BCM Recovery Strategies that need to be put in place to support the time-sensitive prioritized business functions and related infrastructure.

Get an understanding of the BCM Maintenance and Improvement steps, including Performance Evaluation, Audits and Assessments, Management Review and Continual Improvement.

Go through in detail a real-life BCM Plan, and plan the needed Testing & Exercising.

Attend the BCM real-life documentation creation/walkthrough session and get a hands-on understanding.

Practice session via 120 revision questions to successfully pass the FQA BCM Professional-level Certification Exam.

PRICING

Large discounts available for volume/bulk registrations and immediate payments made upto 2 months prior to the course date. To get your discount, contact us NOW at
info@continuityandresilience.com

ABOUT CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

Continuity & Resilience (C&R) is a ISO 22301 & ISO 27001 Certified Management Consulting Firm providing quality services in the niche area of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Resilience. C&R help organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions and disasters.. C&R has been in the business for over 18 years, and have served more than 590 companies in over 20 countries across industries., delivering excellence and value to their clients.

C&R Consult / Train / Assess and Certify in the of domains Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Information Security and Cyber Security • C&R also provide advisory services in Automation tools – BCM/ ITDR/ Mass Communication, Workplace recovery and E-Learning.

18+ Year Track Record Trust our extensive experience in the field.

7000+ Professionals Trained: Join a network of skilled individuals.

100+ Successful Implementations/Assessments/Audits:

Benefit from our proven track record.

ISO 22301 Certified: Assuring the highest standards in BCM.

ISO 27001 Certified: Ensuring information security excellence.

Multiple Accolades: We have won multiple awards for our services, including the BCI Hall of Fame Award, the BCI Service Provider of the Year Award for the Middle East and India (multiple times).

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