Training Module
Business Continuity Strategies & Solutions
Understand continuity strategy options, solution design components, and decision criteria aligned to ISO 22301 time-based requirements
Training Module
Business Continuity Strategies & Solutions
Understand continuity strategy options, solution design components, and decision criteria aligned to ISO 22301 time-based requirements
Training Module
Business Continuity Strategies & Solutions
Understand continuity strategy options, solution design components, and decision criteria aligned to ISO 22301 time-based requirements
Are continuity strategies chosen without evaluating options, leading to expensive or insufficient solutions?
This training module guides you through selecting and designing feasible strategies and solutions based on time‑based continuity requirements.
Are continuity strategies chosen without evaluating options, leading to expensive or insufficient solutions?
This training module guides you through selecting and designing feasible strategies and solutions based on time‑based continuity requirements.
Are continuity strategies chosen without evaluating options, leading to expensive or insufficient solutions?
This training module guides you through selecting and designing feasible strategies and solutions based on time‑based continuity requirements.
Training module overview
Training module overview
Training module overview
Many organisations jump from “critical” to “we need DR” and end up with strategies that are either unaffordable, not implementable, or disconnected from real operational constraints. Others document generic options (alternate site, remote work, manual workarounds) but cannot show why they are sufficient for specific time requirements, dependencies, and minimum resources.
This training module focuses on strategy selection and solution design: how to translate time-based requirements into practical continuity approaches across people, facilities, technology, information, and suppliers; how to evaluate options and constraints; and how to document decisions so they remain usable for implementation and assurance. The module does not teach Business Impact Analysis execution, and it does not develop business continuity plans, response procedures, or exercising programmes—those are handled in the dedicated ISO 22301 modules.
Many organisations jump from “critical” to “we need DR” and end up with strategies that are either unaffordable, not implementable, or disconnected from real operational constraints. Others document generic options (alternate site, remote work, manual workarounds) but cannot show why they are sufficient for specific time requirements, dependencies, and minimum resources.
This training module focuses on strategy selection and solution design: how to translate time-based requirements into practical continuity approaches across people, facilities, technology, information, and suppliers; how to evaluate options and constraints; and how to document decisions so they remain usable for implementation and assurance. The module does not teach Business Impact Analysis execution, and it does not develop business continuity plans, response procedures, or exercising programmes—those are handled in the dedicated ISO 22301 modules.
Applicable environments
This module applies to organisations implementing or operating a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with ISO 22301. It focuses on how the standard’s requirements are interpreted and applied in practice within real organisational contexts.
The content is relevant for organisations seeking certification as well as for those using ISO 22301 as a reference framework to structure responsibilities, processes, and controls in the BCM domain.
Target audience
Target audience
Target audience
People involved in designing, building, operating, or improving a BCMS aligned with ISO 22301
Executives and department heads accountable for BCMS effectiveness and performance
Those responsible for processes, policies, assets, risks, and controls related to business continuity management
Auditors of ISO 22301 who want to deepen their understanding of management-side best practices (not audit technique)
People involved in designing, building, operating, or improving a BCMS aligned with ISO 22301
Executives and department heads accountable for BCMS effectiveness and performance
Those responsible for processes, policies, assets, risks, and controls related to business continuity management
Auditors of ISO 22301 who want to deepen their understanding of management-side best practices (not audit technique)
Decision support
Is this module for you?
It is a good fit if you…
need to turn time-based requirements into viable continuity strategies.
want to compare recovery options using explicit trade-offs and constraints.
design continuity solutions across people, facilities, IT, and suppliers.
need defensible strategy decisions for approval and assurance.
support ISO 22301-aligned implementation or audit-readiness.
need to turn time-based requirements into viable continuity strategies.
want to compare recovery options using explicit trade-offs and constraints.
design continuity solutions across people, facilities, IT, and suppliers.
need defensible strategy decisions for approval and assurance.
support ISO 22301-aligned implementation or audit-readiness.
If most of the points above apply, this module is likely a good fit.
It may not be the best fit if you…
are looking for business impact analysis or criticality definition.
want detailed recovery plan or runbook development.
focus on exercising, testing, or crisis response execution.
already operate proven, well-documented continuity strategies.
are looking for business impact analysis or criticality definition.
want detailed recovery plan or runbook development.
focus on exercising, testing, or crisis response execution.
already operate proven, well-documented continuity strategies.
Agenda
Agenda
Agenda
What “strategy & solution” means in ISO 22301
Strategy options landscape
Designing solutions across enabling dimensions
Feasibility and constraint evaluation
Decision logic and governance of trade-offs
Traceability and maintainability of strategy decisions
Technology as an enabler
Case-based workshop
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What “strategy & solution” means in ISO 22301
Strategy options landscape
Designing solutions across enabling dimensions
Feasibility and constraint evaluation
Decision logic and governance of trade-offs
Traceability and maintainability of strategy decisions
Technology as an enabler
Case-based workshop
Show detailed agenda...
What “strategy & solution” means in ISO 22301
Strategy options landscape
Designing solutions across enabling dimensions
Feasibility and constraint evaluation
Decision logic and governance of trade-offs
Traceability and maintainability of strategy decisions
Technology as an enabler
Case-based workshop
Show detailed agenda...
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Key outcomes
Translate recovery requirements into a set of viable strategy options
Evaluate feasibility and constraints to select a coherent portfolio of continuity strategies
Document strategy decisions with rationale and trade‑offs for management approval
Translate recovery requirements into a set of viable strategy options
Evaluate feasibility and constraints to select a coherent portfolio of continuity strategies
Document strategy decisions with rationale and trade‑offs for management approval
Additional capabilities
Distinguish between strategy and solution design versus plan execution and exercising
Recognise failure modes in continuity strategy selection and avoid over‑engineering or under‑investment
Align continuity solutions with organisational capabilities and resource realities
Distinguish between strategy and solution design versus plan execution and exercising
Recognise failure modes in continuity strategy selection and avoid over‑engineering or under‑investment
Align continuity solutions with organisational capabilities and resource realities
Additional benefits
Additional benefits
Additional benefits
Learning materials
Slide deck
Participant workbook
Templates & tools
Practical, reusable artefacts to apply the module directly to your organisation.
Continuity strategy options catalogue
BC solution design canvas
Feasibility & constraint checklist
Trade-off decision table template
Strategy-to-requirement traceability table template
Continuity strategy options catalogue
BC solution design canvas
Feasibility & constraint checklist
Trade-off decision table template
Strategy-to-requirement traceability table template
Confirmation
Certificate of completion
Module ID
HAM-BC-S-02
Domain
Audience
Manager
Auditor
Language
English
Delivery
Live virtual
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
Excl. VAT. VAT may apply depending on customer location and status.
Delivery & learning format
Delivery & learning format
Delivery & learning format
Virtual live teaching
This module is delivered live, with a strong focus on discussion, practical application, and direct interaction with the instructor.
Sessions work through realistic examples, clarify concepts in context, and apply methods directly to participants’ organisational realities.
Custom delivery options
For organisations with specific constraints or learning objectives, the module can be adapted in format or scope, including in-house delivery and contextualised case material.
Not sure if this module is right for you?
Not sure if this module is right for you?
Not sure if this module is right for you?
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
For an optimal learning experience
Preparation guidance
This module is designed as part of a modular training approach. Topics are deliberately distributed across modules and are not repeated in full, in order to avoid unnecessary redundancy. Each module is self-contained and can be taken on its own. Where prior knowledge or experience is helpful, this is indicated below so you can decide whether any preparation is useful for you.
Assumed background
This module assumes participants can work with management-system concepts and can discuss service impacts, dependencies, and time constraints. Participants should be comfortable interpreting time-based continuity requirements (e.g., MTPD/MAO, RTO, RPO) as design inputs—without needing to learn how these are produced.
Helpful background includes:
Familiarity with key services/processes and their enabling dependencies (people, sites, technology, suppliers)
Ability to discuss operational workarounds realistically (constraints, not aspirations)
This module assumes participants can work with management-system concepts and can discuss service impacts, dependencies, and time constraints. Participants should be comfortable interpreting time-based continuity requirements (e.g., MTPD/MAO, RTO, RPO) as design inputs—without needing to learn how these are produced.
Helpful background includes:
Familiarity with key services/processes and their enabling dependencies (people, sites, technology, suppliers)
Ability to discuss operational workarounds realistically (constraints, not aspirations)
Preparatory modules
Foundational modules (depending on background)
Useful if you are new to the underlying concepts or want a shared baseline before attending this module.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
7 h
Supporting modules (optional)
Helpful if you want to deepen related skills, but not required to participate effectively.
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems
7 h
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems
7 h
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
Information Security Fundamentals II
Understand the core concepts behind detective and corrective controls, including logging and monitoring, incident response, backup, and recovery
7 h
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
Continuous learning
Follow-up modules
After completion of this module, the following modules are ideal to further deepen your competence. If you are looking for a structured learning path, modules can also be taken as part of a professional track.
Business Continuity Plans, Response & Exercising
Understand continuity plan structure, response roles and communications, and exercising approaches aligned to continuity requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Business Continuity Plans, Response & Exercising
Understand continuity plan structure, response roles and communications, and exercising approaches aligned to continuity requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
View module
Business Continuity Plans, Response & Exercising
Understand continuity plan structure, response roles and communications, and exercising approaches aligned to continuity requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
View module
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
View module
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
View module
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Critical Activities
Understand ISO 22301-aligned business impact analysis, critical activity identification, and time-based recovery requirements
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Monitoring & Measurement Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of measurement methods, data quality checks, and measurement registers for consistent performance data
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Monitoring & Measurement Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of measurement methods, data quality checks, and measurement registers for consistent performance data
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Monitoring & Measurement Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of measurement methods, data quality checks, and measurement registers for consistent performance data
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Performance Evaluation Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of analysing performance results, interpreting trends and deviations, and summarising evaluation outputs for management decisions
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Performance Evaluation Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of analysing performance results, interpreting trends and deviations, and summarising evaluation outputs for management decisions
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Performance Evaluation Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of analysing performance results, interpreting trends and deviations, and summarising evaluation outputs for management decisions
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
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We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.