Master's Case Study Review - Web-Based Training

Description

This intensive two day (16-hour) course prepares participants for the MBCP (Master Business Continuity Professional) Case Study Exam. The course addresses all phases of business continuity planning. The Master's Case Study Exam is a challenging 4.5 hour case study that assesses the candidate's knowledge and the application of that knowledge.

Attendees are required to have 5 years business continuity experience and previous passing score on the DRI Qualifying Exam.

INSTRUCTION: Days 1 - 2, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST.
MASTER'S EXAM: Can be taken online at a time of your convenience following the course.

Objective

Successful completion of the BCP 601W course and passing the essay exam with an 75% or higher earns students a Certificate in Business Continuity Master Case Study Review from DRI International, as well as 16 Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAPs).

Upon completion of the course, the attendee is familiar with the: MBCP examination format; Professional Practices for Business Continuity Planners; methods for creating and managing a planning project; and actions to be taken within a hypothetical business continuity planning case.

Outline

Introduction and overview of the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Planners:

Project Initiation and Management
Risk Evaluation and Control
Business Impact Analysis
Developing Business Continuity Strategies
Emergency Response and Operations
Developing and Implementing Business Continuity Plans
Awareness and Training Programs
Maintaining and Exercising Business Continuity Plans
Public Relations and Crisis Communication
Coordination with Public Authorities

For PC-based users:

Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Required: Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or newer or GoogleTM ChromeTM 5.0 or newer (JavaScriptTM and JavaTM enabled)
Required: Internet connection, with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
Recommended: Dual core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with at least 2 GB of RAM

For Mac-based users:

Required: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), OS X 10.7 (Lion)
Note: Organizers on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion must be using GoToMeeting 4.8 or later. Please see our Mac OS X 10.7 FAQs for more information.
Required: SafariTM 3.0 or newer, Firefox 3.0 or newer or Google ChromeTM 5.0 or newer (JavaScriptTM and JavaTM enabled)
Required: Internet connection, with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
Required: Intel processor with 512 MB of RAM or better recommended

For iPad-based attendees:

Required: Free GoToMeeting app from the Apple App Store
Required: Organizer must be using GoToMeeting v4.8 build 723 or higher
Required: iO2 4.2 or later
iPad 1 or newer
Recommended: WiFi connection to use VoIP

To use a microphone and speakers (VoIP):

Required: A fast broadband connection, with 384 kbps or more recommended

Required: Microphone and speakers, with a USB headset recommended

Upon registration you will be sent an invitation to a GoToWebinar session. The course will be taught through this web meeting function. You will need a microphone and speakers to take the course or you will have to call in via telephone. Communication is via Voice Over IP, which is part of the GoToMeeting package.

The instructor will provide breaks during class. Questions are encouraged. Two-way voice communication and interaction between attendee and instructor is an important part of the course.

A course reminder will be sent to your email of record 3 and 7 days prior to the course start date. Please check your spam filter for this valuable information.

Upon completion of this course, when you are ready to take the exam you will need to log into your DRI account and click on online exam.

NOTE: The Exam only is available in certain regions. Please contact the DRI Office for more information. It is mandatory that you use your personal laptop or computer for the BCP-601 course. DRI will not provide a laptop or computer for you. Should you have questions about this policy please contact the DRI Customer Care Center at 866-542-3744 upon registering for the BCP-601 and/or the Master's Exam