Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive Business Continuity Plans tailored to organizational needs.
Perform detailed Business Impact Analysis and risk assessments.
Create and test IT Disaster Recovery plans effectively.
Integrate cloud-based solutions into business continuity strategies.
Skills you'll gain
- IT Management
- Incident Response
- Operational Risk
- Contingency Planning
- Crisis Management
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Communication Strategies
- Business Risk Management
- Business Continuity
- Test Planning
- Cloud Computing
- Disaster Recovery
- Threat Management
- Performance Metric
- Risk Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Incident Management
- Communication Planning
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There are 4 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Learn how to protect your organization against unexpected disruptions with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. This comprehensive course equips you with the skills to create, implement, and evaluate robust continuity plans to safeguard your operations. From understanding the fundamentals to designing actionable strategies, this course ensures you are well-prepared for any challenge. The journey begins with an in-depth look at the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery, providing a clear overview of who, what, when, where, and why these practices are essential. You’ll explore key concepts like Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, and core terminologies such as Recovery Point Objectives and Recovery Time Objectives. Next, dive into the step-by-step process of creating, modifying, and implementing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). The course explores essential components like roles, responsibilities, communication strategies, and cloud-based considerations. You'll also learn how to define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for better evaluation of recovery processes. This course is designed for IT professionals, business managers, and individuals tasked with risk mitigation in their organizations. With no prior experience required, it’s ideal for beginners or those looking to enhance their knowledge in business continuity and IT disaster recovery planning.
In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, providing a high-level overview of its purpose and significance. You’ll learn how to build a Business Continuity Program, conduct a Business Impact Analysis, and perform risk assessments to safeguard organizational resilience.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
6 videos•Total 92 minutes
- Overview•9 minutes
- Getting Started•16 minutes
- Business Impact Analysis•25 minutes
- Creating a BIA•24 minutes
- BIA Math•10 minutes
- Risk Assessment•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Introduction to Business Continuity - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will delve into the detailed process of creating and refining a Business Continuity Plan. From defining emergency protocols and communication strategies to forming specialized teams, you’ll gain the tools to ensure readiness and resilience. Additionally, we’ll explore the role of cloud computing and the importance of KRIs and KPIs in monitoring your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery efforts.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 164 minutes
- BCP Planning•22 minutes
- BCP Planning Part 2•11 minutes
- BCP Roles and Responsibilities•19 minutes
- BCP Communications•19 minutes
- Creating a BCP•26 minutes
- Creating a BCP Part 2•30 minutes
- Creating a BCP Part 3•17 minutes
- BCP and the Cloud•11 minutes
- BCDR KRIs and KPIs•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Business Continuity Planning - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on the creation, testing, and documentation of IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans. You’ll learn best practices for structuring an ITDR plan, conducting thorough testing to ensure its effectiveness, and maintaining up-to-date procedural documentation to support organizational resilience in the face of IT-related disruptions.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 47 minutes
- ITDR Planning•14 minutes
- IT DR Testing•20 minutes
- DR Procedures•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- IT Disaster Recovery Planning - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the critical role of testing in Business Continuity Planning. Through practical insights and discussions, you’ll learn effective testing methodologies, such as tabletop exercises, and gain an understanding of their limitations. This ensures that your BCP remains a robust and actionable tool in real-world scenarios.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 20 minutes
- BCP Testing•20 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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