4.5-Day Disaster/Emergency Management & Business Continuity Auditor Certification Course (BCLE-AUD)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International) have joined forces to create an education and certification program that will qualify participants to audit, disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs against existing standards and regulations. Certifications available are: Certified Business Continuity Auditor (CBCA) or Certified Business Continuity Lead Auditor (CBCLA).

The BCLE-AUD course is designed for novice & experienced corporate planners, internal & external auditors, personnel interested in self-assessing programs, personnel assessing program for clients, and personnel performing audits to better measure their state of preparedness. This course is an interactive program that provides training, tools and hands-on experience to help attendees understand the key components of disaster/emergency management and business continuity.

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This course covers relevant standards, laws and regulations, the process of risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, loss prevention, risk mitigation, and the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of plans and procedures. Course materials delve into existing legal and regulatory requirements by industry and country, as well as emerging requirements. Specifically NFPA 1600, ASIS, DRI International's professional practices, BS25999, financial services, insurance, healthcare, utilities, public sector guidance and a host of others will be explored.


In addition, careful attention will be paid to the processes by which disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs are initiated with an eye toward corporate governance, policy, and procedures. The tools provided will allow planners to perform audits in accordance to appropriate standards and regulations. Emphasis on audit requirements and documentation will aid in the evaluation of records, organizational roles and responsibilities, process flows and corporate oversight.

Course Objectives :

Upon completion of the course, attendees will be equipped to:

  • Appropriately use key terms consistent with current professional usage.
  • Identify major requirements for a Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Program.
  • Distinguish major differences between the practice of Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planning.
  • Identify major consistencies between the practice of Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planning.
  • Working from standard practices, perform an audit of Disaster/Emergency Management programs, and identify salient improvement areas.
  • Identify the structure, key actions, and specific responsibilities required of an effective emergency management and business continuity program.
  • Working from standard Business Continuity Planning practices, perform an audit on Business Continuity Planning programs, and identify salient improvement areas.
  • Communicate audit results and make recommendations within the scope of generally accepted practices.
  • Successfully complete assessment for either **Certified Business Continuity Auditor (CBCA) or Certified Business Continuity Lead Auditor (CBCLA) designation.

** BCM Auditor Certifications :

The BCLE-AUD course prepares participants for DRI International's Professional Qualifying Examination. One can apply for DRI's BCM Auditor credentials i.e. CBCA or CBCLA (please log on to here for more information) upon passing of the Qualifying Examination and depending on an individual's working experience in Audit, Emergency Management and BCM.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for individuals who are novice & experienced corporate planners, internal & external auditors, personnel interested in self-assessing programs, personnel assessing program for clients, personnel performing audits to better measure their state of preparedness.

Please refer to the Course Overview and Description for further information about this course offering.

For more information about the above course offerings, please contact us at +603-9205 8589 or +603-9205 8590

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