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Business Continuity Management UNISA Programme
UNISA Department: Finance, Risk Management and Banking (Pretoria campus) in association with Disaster Management Solutions (DMS)
 Capacity Building Programme in Business Continuity Management
The Programme in Business Continuity Management consists of 8 modules/certificate courses that are the only of its kind and addresses relevant issues for the Southern African region. The content of the Programme is based on international good practice protocols, as well as the Disaster Management Act and National Disaster Management Framework.
The principal aim of this course is to train individuals in public and private institutions in various issues relating to business continuity management. Special emphasis is placed on the specific business disruption of different business sectors and issues relating to vulnerability and risk assessment, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rehabilitation and reconstruction and relevant legislation.
| Approach |
The phased approach to the Programme in Business Continuity Management is specifically aimed at capacity building as it provides individuals with the ability to successfully implement their Business Continuity Management Programme while they, at the same time, study towards an accredited qualification with Unisa. This Programme is jointly offered by Unisa and DMS. The total number of Unit Standards amounts to 72 credits.
The programme is usually offered as a correspondence course over a period of 18 months, however, due to the various requests from people in the business continuity management community, it is now offered as a classroom based course in a phased approach. The course is conducted through short facilitation sessions of 2 days per month with about a month in-between for assignments and implementation. The success of this unique approach The programme is usually offered as a correspondence course over a period of 18 months, however, due to the various requests from people in the business continuity management community, it is now offered as a classroom based course in a phased approach. The course is conducted through short facilitation sessions of 2 days per month with about a month in-between for assignments and implementation. The success of this unique approach lies in the fact that the learners must implement what they learn through practical assignments that they do in their workplace. The assignments are evaluated during the next classroom period with input from the whole group and adjustments can be made with immediate effect.
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| Target Audience |
Disaster Risk and Business Continuity Planners / Managers, Project Managers, System Administrators, IT Managers, Consultants and anyone with an interest in Disaster Risk Management and/or Business Continuity Management. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion, the participants should be able to:
- Follow Business Continuity Management guidelines in order to implement pre- and post-
disaster activities;
- Develop and implement Business Continuity Management mitigation and prevention
projects / programmes to eliminate and reduce risk;
- Develop and implement post-disaster response and recovery plans;
- Establish a Business Continuity Management culture;
- Implement Business Continuity Management projects/programmes |
| Content |
Module 1: Introduction to Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity Management
- Overview of Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity Management
- History, Policy and Legislation
Module 2: Creation of Institutional / Organisational Capacity
- Business Continuity Management Policy Framework
- Roles, Responsibilities and Authority
- Communication and Public Relations and the Media
- Information Systems
Module 3: The Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment Process
- Analyse your Organisation and its Industry
- Business Impact Analysis
- Risk Assessment Process
Module 4: Business Continuity Management Strategies
- Organisational (Corporate) Business Continuity Management Strategy
- Process Level Business Continuity Management Strategy
- Recourse Recovery Business Continuity Management Strategy
Module 5: Response, Recovery and Rehabilitation Plans
- Plans and Planning
- Crisis and / or Business Continuity Management Event / Incident Management
- Sourcing Emergency Response and Operations
Module 6: Embedding a Business Continuity Management Culture in the Organisation
- Organisational Culture
- Awareness, Education and Training Programmes
Module 7: Programme evaluation and maintenance
- Audits and Exercises
- Evaluation of Results
- Business Continuity Management Maintenance
Module 8: Managing Business Continuity Management Programmes
- Introduction to Project and Programme Management, including Financial Principles,
Teamwork, Communication and Conflict Management |
| Learning Methodologies |
A variety of methods like lectures, group discussions, case studies and individual exercises will be used. |
| Assessment |
A process of self-assessment and continuous assessment / observation from the facilitator will be used to assess whether the learner reached the outcomes. After each module, an assignment will be done and assessed in class at the beginning of the next module. An UNISA certificate will be issued to successful learners. |
| Programme Schedule |
The course is conducted over a period of 4 - 8 months for 2 days per month. Call us for details of scheduled courses in your area.
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| Confirming your Registration |
Please book your place on the course by e-mail or fax whereby you will receive a registration form from DMS. Your place is only confirmed on receipt of a completed registration form. Tax invoices will be supplied. Should you require any additional information you are welcome to contact our office (Tel/fax: (+27 12) 664-3192 (+27 12) 664-3192 / Email: info@dms-online.co.za). |
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