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title: "[BCM] [EL] Lesson 1: Overview of Business Continuity Management"
description: Overview of Crisis Management Concepts
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##### Business Continuity Management e-Learning Series
# \[BCM\] \[EL\] Lesson 1: Overview of Business Continuity Management
In the realm of business continuity management (BCM), BCM Institute's Crisis Management E-learning courses are tailored to meet the needs of busy BCM professionals. These courses offer flexibility, enabling participants to pursue the Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certification at their own pace when completed as a comprehensive package.
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of crisis management planning in Lesson 1 of the BCM-200 e-learning module. This course is meticulously crafted for senior management and professionals (refer to Who Should Attend?) who seek to grasp the intricacies of preparing their organizations for unforeseen disruptions.
[Kalaivani](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm/author/kalaivani) Apr 22, 2024
###### Business Continuity Management Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert
### Lesson 1: Overview of Business Continuity Management
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/0399afe0-412e-4e40-8644-5de6e0050ab9)Lesson 1 of the BCM-200 e-learning module.
This course is a good choice for senior management who want to gain a broad introduction to business continuity management (BCM) as an organizational discipline.
First, the need for BCM is established, followed by an overview of the BCM planning methodology. Each phase of the method is explained using the de facto standard for BCM, ISO 22301.
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Key terminologies are defined, and examples of business continuity situations are provided to reinforce understanding.
At the end of the module, participants would be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of BCM
- Align BCM initiatives to Top Management’s goals
- Identify the benefits and critical success factors of BCM – Understand the main clauses in ISO 22031 Standard
- Identify the BCM Planning Methodology, framework and phases in the BCM Planning cycle.
##### Flexible Learning at Your Pace
- **Learn on your schedule**: Pause and resume the module whenever it suits you.
- **Test your knowledge**: A short quiz at the end will assess your understanding of the material.
##### Who Should Attend
**Senior Managemen**t: CXOs, VPs, and other senior leaders responsible for the organisation's overall health and well-being. They must understand crisis management to make strategic decisions and ensure the organization's preparedness.
**Department Heads are the leaders** of departments most likely to be involved in a crisis response, such as Public Relations, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Security, and IT. They must understand their role in the crisis management plan and how their department contributes to the response.
Business Continuity Professionals: Those involved in developing and implementing business continuity plans would benefit from a deeper understanding of how crisis management planning integrates with their work.
Risk Managers: Professionals responsible for identifying and mitigating risks would benefit from learning how crisis management planning helps address potential crisis scenarios.
Other Professionals with Crisis Response Roles: Depending on the organization's structure, this could include safety officers, emergency response personnel, and public information officers.
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