Disruptions to an organization's operations can take the form of a pandemic, natural disaster, cyber-attack, supply-chain vulnerability or even geo-political instability. Organizations that invest in preparing for disruptions can respond to these events in a structured way and with a sense of control. Conversely, those that do not make this investment are less likely to respond effectively and, more importantly, less likely to recover.
The Organizational Preparedness and Adaptability micro-certificate is designed for non-specialists from private, public and non-profit sectors who are new to business continuity and emergency planning. The program is aimed at those who are looking to learn the fundamentals before considering laddering into a more in-depth program. See this chart to compare business continuity programs at Continuing Studies. No matter what crisis occurs, planning and preparation demand the same skills, and organizations are more resilient when staff across the organization have the skills to participate in continuity planning with confidence.
