Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity Planning Training Course

The Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity Planning Training Course is a structured professional program designed to strengthen organizational readiness for technology disruptions and operational crises. Offered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, this course focuses on the strategic and managerial aspects of ensuring ICT resilience, service continuity, and rapid recovery following disruptive incidents. The program addresses the growing dependence of organizations on digital infrastructure and the need for well-defined recovery and continuity frameworks that support stability, compliance, and stakeholder confidence. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how to plan, coordinate, and oversee disaster recovery and ICT continuity efforts in alignment with organizational priorities and governance expectations.

Target Group

• ICT managers and supervisors responsible for maintaining the availability and reliability of information systems and digital services.

• Business continuity and risk management professionals involved in organizational resilience planning and oversight.

• IT governance, compliance, and audit personnel supporting continuity controls and regulatory requirements.

• Senior operational and technical staff contributing to emergency preparedness and recovery coordination.

• Public sector and corporate professionals overseeing critical infrastructure and essential ICT services.

• Consultants and advisors engaged in continuity planning, ICT risk assessment, and resilience programs.

Objectives

• To provide a clear understanding of disaster recovery and ICT continuity planning concepts and responsibilities.

• To strengthen the ability to design structured continuity and recovery frameworks aligned with organizational needs.

• To enhance awareness of ICT risks and their potential impact on business operations and service delivery.

• To develop knowledge of recovery priorities, resource allocation, and dependency management.

• To support effective coordination between ICT teams and business functions during disruptive events.

• To reinforce governance, documentation, and oversight practices related to ICT continuity planning.

Course Outline

Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity Foundations

• Definitions and scope of disaster recovery and ICT continuity within modern organizations.

• Relationship between ICT continuity planning and overall organizational resilience.

• Importance of preparedness in minimizing service disruption and operational loss.

ICT Risk and Impact Awareness

• Identification of ICT-related threats and disruption scenarios.

• Understanding the operational and strategic impact of system outages.

• Role of impact awareness in continuity planning priorities.

Business and ICT Dependency Mapping

• Understanding dependencies between business processes and ICT services.

• Identification of critical systems supporting essential operations.

• Importance of dependency mapping for recovery sequencing.

Recovery Objectives and Priorities

• Concepts of recovery time and recovery point expectations.

• Establishing recovery priorities based on operational criticality.

• Alignment of recovery objectives with management expectations.

ICT Continuity Strategy Development

• Development of structured ICT continuity strategies and approaches.

• Selection of appropriate recovery solutions and alternatives.

• Consideration of organizational size, complexity, and risk exposure.

Resource and Capability Planning

• Planning for human, technical, and logistical recovery resources.

• Role of vendor and third-party support in recovery readiness.

• Ensuring availability of required capabilities during disruptions.

Disaster Recovery Plan Structure

• Key components of an effective ICT disaster recovery plan.

• Documentation standards supporting clarity and usability.

• Integration of recovery plans within organizational frameworks.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Coordination

• Definition of roles and responsibilities during recovery situations.

• Coordination between ICT teams, management, and support functions.

• Importance of clear authority and communication channels.

Monitoring, Review, and Maintenance

• Ongoing review of disaster recovery and continuity arrangements.

• Monitoring changes in technology and organizational requirements.

• Maintaining plan relevance through structured updates.

Governance, Compliance, and Oversight

• Governance structures supporting ICT continuity accountability.

• Alignment with regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements.

• Management oversight and reporting on continuity preparedness.