Welcome to the Institute for Business Continuity Training

Welcome to IBCT.

New: Online Certificate in Crisis Communications course (based on the new International Standard ISO 22361). Click here.

For over 20 years, we have been training teams how to develop Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans! And get them professionally certified at the same time!

We are offering our 3-day and 5-day courses, BCM-801 and BCM-901, in-person at various locations/dates in 2023. If you are interested in a different course/ date/ location, please let us know (email Jack Alexander at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and we will do our best to accommodate you. No class too large or too small!

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD BONUS: Register and pay at least 2 months in advance of a course start date, and we will include the online BCM-901 Diploma course for free, including the BCRP exam ($1995 value). Register and pay at least 1 month in advance and we will include the BCRP certification exam for free ($ 500 value).

2023 In-Person Courses
LOCATION	DATES	REGISTRATION - PAY HERE
Orlando	BCM-801: Sept. 12-14	$ 2495
Las Vegas	BCM-801: Oct. 11-13	$ 2495
Orlando	BCM-801 Nov. 14-16	$ 2495
Paris	BCM-901: 5-day course Dec. 4-8	$ 3495
Orlando	BCM-801: Dec. 12-14	$ 2495

We teach what you need "to know" to pass the certification exam and - more importantly - we teach what you need "to do" to develop an actual Business Continuity Plan!

PLUS, WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF ONLINE, WORK-AT-YOUR-OWN PACE COURSES AT www.BCMcourses.com.

Online Courses at www.BCMcourses.com:

$1,995

BCM901 Diploma in Business Continuity and Resiliency Management

This is without doubt the most comprehensive BCMS course available anywhere, and is intended for anyone who needs a detailed, methodology-based 21st century approach to learning about BCMS, using the recently revised International BCM Standard ISO 22301.This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management as being equivalent to 2 years of on-the-job training and includes the Business Continuity & Resiliency Professional (BCRP) certification exam.

$ 995

NEW: Certificate in Crisis Communications

The course focus is the management process and leadership skills necessary to anticipate, plan for and manage your organization's communications through a crisis. The course is built around the Crisis Communications section of ISO 22361, the new international standard for Crisis Management. This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (www.NIBCM.net) and includes the certification exam for the Certified Crisis Communications Manager (CCCM) designation offered through the NIBCM.

$ 1,995

Banking Diploma in Business Continuity Management

Using a banking case study, this is without doubt the most comprehensive banking focused BCMS course available anywhere. It is intended for anyone who needs a detailed, methodology-based 21st century approach to learning about BCMS, using the recently revised International BCM Standard ISO 22301.This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management as being equivalent to 2 years of on-the-job training and includes the Business Continuity & Resiliency Professional (BCRP) certification exam.

$1,495

BCM201 Diploma in Business Continuity Audit and Evaluation

This is our recently revised and updated BCM audit and evaluation diploma course which provides an exceptionally intensive and comprehensive experience covering all major aspects for the review, evaluation and audit of a Business Continuity Management System for business, government and not-for-profit organizations. This course is designed for individuals who have prior knowledge of financial or IT systems auditing and want to learn about business continuity management; and/or individuals with prior knowledge of business continuity management principles and concepts who want to learn about BCM audit and evaluations. This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management as being equivalent to 2 years of on-the-job training and includes the professional certification exam for the BCRA (Business Continuity & Resiliency Auditor) designation.

$1,495

BCM801 Effective Business Continuity & Resiliency Management

Our Certificate in Business Continuity & Resiliency Management is recommended for anyone relatively new to BCP who needs an excellent grounding in the principles and methodologies of Business Continuity Planning. This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management as being equivalent to 2 years of on-the-job training. Participants who complete the course and successfully pass the BCMP certification exam with at least 70% are entitled to receive the Business Continuity Management Planner (BCMP) designation, as well as our Certificate in Business Continuity & Resiliency Management.

$995.00

BCM701 Business Continuity Management Essentials

Are you looking for an online Business Continuity Management training and certification course? Our Certificate in Business Continuity Management is recommended for anyone new to BCM who needs a quick, thorough grounding in the principles of Business Continuity Planning. This course is accredited by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (https://www.NIBCM.net) and leads to their professional designation of Associate Business Continuity Manager (ABCM) designation, as well as our Certificate in Business Continuity Management. This online course has content equivalent to our 3-day in-person BCM-701 course.

$500.00

BCRP Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Business Continuity & Resiliency Professional (BCRP) designation. The BCRP is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions.You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Once registered for this exam, you will have two attempts to achieve your needed score (70% for BCRP).

$ 500

CCCM Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Certified Crisis Communications Manager (CCCM) designation. The CCCM is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions.You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Once registered for this exam, you will have two attempts to achieve your needed score (70% for CCCM).

$500.00

BCRA Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Business Continuity & Resiliency Auditor (BCRA) designation. The BCRA is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions.You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. In order to obtain the BCRA designation, you must obtain a pass mark of at least 70%. In addition, you must have successfully completed a comprehensive course of studies in BC audit of a significant duration, or have at least 2 years of verifiable BC audit related work experience, including experience with ISO 22301.

$ 500

ACMP Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Accredited Crisis Management Professional (ACMP) designation. The ACMP is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions.You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Once registered for this exam, you will have two attempts to achieve your needed score (70% for ACMP).

$500.00

BCMP Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Business Continuity Management Planner (BCMP) designation. The BCMP is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions.You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. In order to obtain the BCMP designation, you must obtain a pass mark of at least 70%.

$500.00

ABCM Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Associate Business Continuity Manager (ABCM) designation. The ABCM is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. In order to obtain the ABCM designation, you must obtain a pass mark of at least 50%. There is no specific education or experience requirement to obtain this designation.

AACM Certification Exam

This is the professional certification exam for the Accredited Associate Crisis Manager (AACM) designation. The AACM is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). This exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. In order to obtain the ABCM designation, you must obtain a pass mark of at least 50%. There is no specific education or experience requirement to obtain this designation.

$395.00

Certificate in BCM Awareness & Training

In this course, you will learn everything required to develop a BCM Awareness & Training Program that makes sense for your organization. First, you learn identifying Target Audiences within your organization, critical elements of any BCM Awareness & Training program that must be in place before you begin BC program, and training methodologies to ensure that all staff, from new hires up to the CEO, understand their unique roles during a critical incident. You will learn about the tools and "vehicles" that you can use to ensure that the right message is delivered to the right target audience. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set up a BCM Awareness & Training program from scratch that is effective from day one.

$795.00

Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment

This is our newly revised comprehensive BIA course . It proceeds with particular emphasis on ISO 22301 (revised), the international standard for BCM. At the conclusion of this course, participants should: have a solid understanding of the overall Business Continuity Management lifecycle; have the tools and knowledge required to conduct a Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment for their organization. This course uses a case study approach to train individuals precisely how to conduct a BIA and a Risk Assessment, and has lessons on the resultant strategies and solutions an organization needs to implement following the BIA/RA.

$195.00

Certificate in ITDR / CyberSecurity Awareness

This course is useful for newly-appointed Business Continuity staff, IT planners, or others who need an introductory overview of the ITDR process and Business Continuity CyberSecurity issues. It will introduce participants to the key concepts and methodology for developing a disaster recovery plan, IT recovery strategies, CyberSecurity issues and strategies, and related concerns.

$0.00

Free Lesson

This is a free lesson taken from the Diploma course in order to give a demonstration of what you might expect from taking one of our online courses. This is one of over 20 different lessons in this course. If you would like to experience the full course, Sign Up.

$99.00

BCM101 Introduction to Business Continuity Management

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. It is also the first in our 9-part BCM Foundation series of short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM102 Planning a BCMS

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the second in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM103 Conducting a BIA and Risk Assessment

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the third in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM104 BC Strategies and Solutions

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the fourth in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM105 Introduction to Crisis Management

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the fifth in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM106 Introduction to Disaster Recovery Planning

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the sixth in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM107 Introduction to CyberSecurity

$99.00

BCM108 Testing and Evaluating a BCM Program

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the eighth in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

$99.00

BCM109 Implementing a BCMS

This is a standalone course for anyone new to Business Continuity. This is the ninth in our 9-part series of BCM Foundation short courses which, when taken together, provides an in-depth view of the Plan-Do-Check-Act business continuity management lifecycle.

GRADUATES IN SERBIA

Take one of our accredited Diploma courses!

GRADUATES IN DOMINICA

We offer professional certification exams ONLINE.

GRADUATES IN BAHRAIN

From Bahrain to Orlando, we hold classes wherever you want to study.

GRADUATES IN THE BVI

If you cannot travel to our courses, we can come to you.

GRADUATES IN GRENADA

Would you like to learn 21st Century BCM techniques? We can definitely help you!

GRADUATES IN BELIZE

The new ISO22301 offers a fresh and useful approach to developing a BCM System for any size or type of organization!

GRADUATES IN JAMAICA

BCM ensures your key activities do not experience unacceptable interruptions - no matter what !

GRADUATES IN COPENHAGEN

Our Diploma courses teach you what "to know" to get certified and what "to do" to develop an actual Business Continuity Plan!

Keep Your Business Running

: Created: 07 November 2020

Keep your business running - no matter what!

Would you like to develop a Business Continuity Plan?

Do you work in Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, IT, Compliance, Quality Control, ICT, Security, Audit, or Emergency Management?

Would you like to learn 21st Century BCM techniques?

Would you like to become professionally certified in Business Continuity Management?

Well, IBCT can definitely help you!

IBCT is an internationally-recognized Business Continuity training and consulting company, offering a wide range of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and related courses online, onsite, and throughout the year in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and around the world.

Our clients are international, and over the past year have been drawn from Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Nigeria, Cameroun, Uganda, and India, as well as the United States.

In the Caribbean and Central America, we are particularly pleased with our success providing BCM services to members of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organisations, including Cable & Wireless (multiple countries), Bahamas Telecommunications Company, TSTT, Digicel (multiple countries), TeleSur, and many others. Recently we partnered with H. Lavity Stout Community College in the British Virgin Islands to provide online and classroom training to some 100 Caribbean and Central American government Disaster Managers under the auspices of the United Nations Development Program. Plus we have worked with several other UN agencies.

Our focus is to provide the very best Business Continuity training you can get.

There are many BCM training/certification companies. Their focus is to train you in what you need "to know" - so that you can pass their certification exam.

Our courses are different.

Our focus is to train you in what you need "to do" — so that you can protect the key business activities of your business operations.

In the event of a major - or minor - critical incident, we want to ensure your organization will prove resilient so that the essential components of your organization will survive.

So we teach you what you need "to do" as well as what you need "to know".

And, yes, you can get professionally certified in the process! Guaranteed.

Start Planning Now

: Created: 07 November 2020

Start Planning Now for the Next COVID-19, by Michael Bittle

There are 101 things that can go wrong for any business. COVID-19 is just one of them. Floods, fires, theft, staff shortages, zombie attacks, space aliens – you name it.

So what are you supposed to do to prepare your business for the next COVID-19? Or zombie attack?

Fortunately, there is a solid answer to that question. It’s called a Business Continuity Plan, and a good one will take an ‘all-hazards’ risk approach.

This means that you don’t spend your time analyzing risk probabilities for the 101 things that could wrong. That would take a lot of time and money. Instead, thanks to the international business continuity standard ISO 22301, you look at the things that you don’t want to lose – your key people, your key property or your key business processes – and you ask yourself the question “what if I lost this for a day, a week or a month?" What would you do then?

Of course, creating a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan is not really as simple as that, but it is not rocket science either. There are 7 basic steps outlined in the ISO standard and, for a small- to medium-sized business, the entire process from start to finish should not take more than 3 months, working part-time.

The Institute for Business Continuity Training has been assisting companies for over 20 years.

The time to start planning for the next COVID-19 threat is now. You can have a whole series of resources available to create a business continuity plan free of charge through the Institute for Business Continuity Training. Just ask for it.

Don’t wait until the zombies show up on your doorstep!

Originally published in "Business in the News" (www.businessinthenews.co.uk)

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Private On-site Training We can provide you with One-on-One or small group training at your location. If you cannot travel to one of our courses, we can come to you.

Professional BCM Certification Are you looking for professional BCM certification? Our online or in-person BCM-801 or BCM-901 Business Continuity & Resiliency Management courses are intended especially for you!

Business Resiliency Certification If you want to advance your career, it is a fact of life today that you need to be professionally certified. It is not enough simply to know how to do the job; you have to be able to prove it through an independent 3rd party examination.

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Earn CEU / PDU Credits Documentation of attendance at IBCT courses may be submitted for certification/recertification credit with many professional associations requiring annual "Continuing Education Units" or "Professional Development Units" they have earned.

BCP vs DRP - Big DifferenceBusiness Continuity Management is a suite of documented and tested procedures to ensure that an organization does not experience unacceptable interruptions in any of its key business activities - no matter what! But what is Disaster Recovery Planning? Disaster Recovery Planning (or DRP) is a somewhat outdated term that originally related solely to recovery from data center ‘disasters.

ISO 22301 - A Better Way for BCM ISO 22301 cuts the amount of time spent on Business Continuity Plan development in half! Reduce the time - improve the process - ISO22301 is definitely a Better Way!

Keep your business runningDo you work in Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, IT, Compliance, Quality Control, ICT, Security, Audit, or Emergency Management? Would you like to learn 21st Century BCM techniques? Would you like to become professionally certified in Business Continuity Management?