Course Details
Title
CBCP & RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Bootcamp: Mastering Business Continuity & Risk Management
Language
English
Start Date
05/19/2025
End Date
05/22/2025
Examination
Price
$ 3,700
Note: You will have the option to add the relevant certification application fee to this price at the point of registration.
Format
Online, instructor-led
Location
Web Based, Eastern Time
United States
Duration
4 Days (4 full days of instruction 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Examinations online at your leisure)
32 Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAPs) may be awarded towards recertification.
The cost of this course includes both the course and exams.
A certificate of completion for the course will only be delivered once the exam is completed and payment has been received. Exam results will then be released.
Description
With DRI International’s Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification, you will achieve global recognition as a leader in the business continuity and disaster recovery industry. The CBCP validates your expertise and skills, showcasing your ability to manage and lead in times of crisis. The ABCP, CBCV and CFCP certifications are also available depending on your experience.
The RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) is the only competency-based ANAB-accredited risk management certification in the world. The RIMS-CRMP validates that you are a risk leader who can strategically manage risk and create value for any organization.
Why choose this program?
-- Dual Certification Advantage: Expand your career opportunities and demonstrate a deep understanding of business continuity and risk management by preparing for two in-demand certifications simultaneously.
-- Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors who bring real-world insights and deep knowledge of business continuity and risk management.
-- Interactive Learning: Engage in interactive exercises, case studies, and group discussions to reinforce key concepts and test your knowledge.
-- Comprehensive Study Materials: Access high-quality study guides, practice exams, and other valuable resources to support your preparation.
-- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders in a collaborative environment.
Take the ultimate step towards professional growth and recognition. Earn this dual certification to set yourself apart in today’s competitive landscape.
Objectives
Business Continuity -
1. Review The Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management body of knowledge designed to assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity programs
2. Highlight the terms and methodologies presented in The International Glossary for Resiliency and the Professional Practices
3. Prepare you for the DRI Qualifying Examination
Risk Management -
1. Understand the five competency domains of RIMS-CRMP
2. Apply the five competency domains of RIMS-CRMP
3. Become a better risk professional
4. Understand the components of the RIMS-CRMP certification
5. Start an action plan to obtain the certification (includes exam preparation)
Outline
Business Continuity -
Lesson 1: Program Management
- Establish the need for a business continuity program.
- Obtain support and funding for the business continuity program.
- Build the organizational framework to support the business continuity program.
- Introduce key concepts, such as program management, risk awareness, identification of critical functions/processes, recovery strategies, training and awareness, and exercising/testing.
Lesson 2: Risk Assessment
- Identify risks that can adversely affect an entity’s resources or image.
- Assess risks to determine the potential impacts to the entity, enabling the entity to determine the most effective use of resources to reduce these potential impacts.
Lesson 3: Business Impact Analysis
- Identify and prioritize the entity’s functions and processes in order to ascertain which ones will have the greatest impact should they not be available.
- Assess the resources required to support the business impact analysis process.
- Analyze the findings to ascertain any gaps between the entity’s requirements and its ability to deliver those requirements.
Lesson 4: Business Continuity Strategies
- Select cost-effective strategies to reduce deficiencies as identified during the risk assessment and business impact analysis processes.
Lesson 5: Incident Preparedness and Response
- Develop and assist with the implementation of an incident management system that defines organizational roles, lines of authority and succession of authority.
- Define requirements to develop and implement the entity’s incident response plan.
- Ensure that incident response is coordinated with outside organizations in a timely and effective manner when appropriate.
Lesson 6: Plan Development and Implementation
- Document plans to be used during an incident that will enable the entity to continue to function.
Lesson 7: Awareness and Training Programs
- Establish and maintain training and awareness programs that result in personnel being able to respond to incidents in a calm and efficient manner.
Lesson 8: Business Continuity Plan Exercise/Test, Assessment and Maintenance
- Establish an exercise, assessment and maintenance program to maintain a state of readiness.
Lesson 9: Crisis Communications
- Provide a framework for developing a crisis communications plan.
- Ensure that the crisis communications plan will provide for timely, effective communication with internal and external parties.
Lesson 10: Coordination with External Agencies and Resources
- Establish policies and procedures to coordinate incident response activities with public entities.
Risk Management -
Lesson 1: Analyzing the Business Model
Lesson 2: Designing Organizational Risk Strategies
Lesson 3: Implementing Risk Process
Lesson 4: Developing Organizational Risk Competency
Lesson 5: Supporting Decision Making
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For in-person courses:
This course will be held in-person and the exam will be online, at leisure. A computer is required for this course in order for you to take the exam. The system requirements will be sent to you via email together with information about how to access the course materials prior to the start of the course.
For courses held online:
All online courses are held via Zoom and a computer is required for this course. The system requirements will be sent to you via email together with information about how to access the course materials prior to the start of the course. You will also be provided with instructions for how to take the exam online, at leisure following the course.
For international courses:
This course is being hosted by a DRI International partner. To register, you will be asked to provide your contact information and we will put you in touch with the local team for details.
For courses held pre-conference:
This course is being held in-person prior to the DRI Annual Conference at or near the conference venue. You can then attend the conference immediately following your course with an additional registration (separate fee applies).
Cancellation Policy
Courses are scheduled subject to a minimum enrollment. If enrollment for a particular course does not meet the minimum, that class is cancelled or rescheduled. If DRI International must cancel a class for any reason, DRI's liability is limited to the paid registration fee. DRI makes every effort to notify registered participants as soon as possible if classes are cancelled.
Registration applies only to the individual named on the registration form. If you want to substitute another individual from the same company, you must contact the course registrar prior to the first day of the course. Rescheduling must occur within twelve months of the originally scheduled course and no more than three course transfers are permitted. Within twelve months, there is no charge for course transfers. If you exceed the allotted twelve months for rescheduling or limit of three course transfers, no refunds will be made.
The following refund policies apply:
- No refund will be issued if an individual cancels within 14 days of the first day of the course
- A 50% refund will be issued if an individual cancels within 15-29 days of the first day of the course
- A full refund will be issued if an individual cancels 30+ days before the first day of the course