Course Description
ISO/IEC 27031 provides guidance on the concepts and principles behind the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in ensuring business continuity. The standard incorporates the cyclical PDCA approach, extending the conventional business continuity planning process to take greater account of ICT. It incorporates ‘failure scenario assessment methods’ such as FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), with a focus on identifying ‘triggering events’ that could precipitate more or less serious incidents.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Overview
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Defined
- The Cost of Planning versus the Cost of Failure
- Types of Disasters to Consider
- Risk Assessment
- Business Impact Analysis
- Mitigation Strategy Development
Module 2 - Legal and Regulatory Obligations Regarding Data
- Content Regulatory Environment
- Information Security Management
- Impact Analysis
Module 3 - Project Initiation
- Elements of Project Success
- Project Plan Components
- Project Organization
- Project Planning
- Project Tracking
- Project Closeout
Module 4 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Integrating BC/DR Requirements
- Improving BC/DR Recovery and Risk Mitigation Strategies.
- Improving BC/DR Testing
Module 5 - Risk Assessment
- Risk Management Basics
- People, Process, Technology and Infrastructure
- IT-Specific risk management
- Risk Assessment Components
- Threat Assessment Methodology
- Vulnerability Assessment
Module 6 - Business Impact Analysis
- Overview
- Understanding Impact Criticality
- Business functions
- Gathering Data for the Business Impact Analysis
- Determining the Impact
- Business Impact Analysis Data Points
- Preparing the Business Impact Analysis Report
Module 7 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Healthcare
- Introduction to Healthcare IT
- Regulatory Environment
- Healthcare IT Risk Management
- Technical Needs
- Healthcare Operational Needs
- Interoperability
- Current Environment and New Technology
- Healthcare IT BC/DR Best Practices
Module 8 -Emergency Response and Recovery
- Emergency Management Overview
- Emergency Response Plans
- Emergency Response Teams
- Crisis Management Team
- Disaster Recovery
- Business continuity
Modules 9 - Training, Testing, and Auditing
- Training for Disaster Recovery and Business
- Continuity
- Emergency Response
- Performing Training needs Assessment
- Scheduling and Delivering Training
- Monitoring and Measuring Training
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Testing the BC/DR Plan
- Performing IT Systems and Security Audits
- IT Systems and Security Audits
Module 10 - BC/DR Plan Maintenance
- Plan Change Management
- Plan Audit
- Plan Maintenance Activities
- Project Close Out
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.