Training Module
Business Continuity Strategies & Solutions
Evaluate continuity strategy options, design continuity solutions, and apply decision criteria aligned with ISO 22301 time-based requirements
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.
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
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?
Agenda
What strategy and 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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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
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
Materials
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
Confirmation
Certificate of completion
Module ID
HAM-BC-S-02
Discipline
ISO standard
Standard clause
8: Operation
Target audience
Public delivery
Live virtual
Duration
7 h
List price
CHF 550
Excl. VAT. VAT may apply depending on customer location and status.
Delivery
Live virtual delivery
This module is delivered live online and combines conceptual framing, discussion, case work and direct interaction with the instructor.
A public cohort is currently not scheduled. If you register your interest, we will notify you when a new public cohort is scheduled or suitable delivery options become available.
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.
For an optimal learning experience
Prerequisites & preparation
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)
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.
Supporting modules (optional)
Helpful if you want to deepen related skills, but not required to participate effectively.
