Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
Business Continuity Management and Crisis Management: An Introduction
On this course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the role of business continuity management (BCM) and crisis management (CM) in helping organisations plan for and respond to major disruption.
You will explore the complex continuity and crisis risks faced by public, private and third sector organisations.
By considering the evolution and reasons behind the development of modern BCM and CM, you will have the opportunity to learn how, as protective disciplines, BCM and CM are now vital parts of an organisation’s risk management capability.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for people interested in understanding crisis management and business continuity from a global perspective.
Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.
Who will you learn with?
Ast. professor and practitioner in crisis management, risk, BCM, security and resilience. A recipient of 3 awards having worked across 49 countries. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-harrop-2b54b83/
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Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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