Association of Contingency Planners

 Greater Boston Chapter


 

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Training Events

Fall 2009 & Winter 2010 Web Seminar Schedule
from the Human Resiliency Training Institute (HRTI)

All programs are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:00-2:00pm EST.
The fee for each program is $39.95. Members of certain organizations are entitled to even further promotional discounts!

For more information about these specific programs, please click on the title.
Please click here to visit the HRTI Archive Library

January 12, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm EST, presented by Leo Flanagan
Helping Families Of Veterans
With PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)


January 26, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm EST, presented by Angela Devlin
Five Phases of Business Continuity for Hospitals

February 9, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm EST, presented by Bob VandePol
Returning To Productivity After Workplace Tragedy

February 23, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm EST, presented by Barbara Citarella
Organizational Spirituality: What Is It And What Does It Have To Do With Disaster Preparedness?

 

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BRCCI January to April 2010 Events - The training is offered through BRCCI's affiliate Sentryx (for inquiries visit www.sentryx.com or call 1-800-869-8460)
CBRM Seminar: Advanced Business Continuity Planning and Management (Certified Business Resilience Manager) 3-day training
CBRM
The CBRM (Certified Business Resilience Manager) Seminar is a popular and comprehensive 3-day advanced business continuity planning and management course which is designed to teach both principles of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and detailed practical methods to develop, test, and maintain a business continuity plan.  The Seminar provides an in-depth and thorough study of the six stages of the business continuity planning process and a detailed overview of business continuity management.
Course Fee:
Special $1995USD (Las Vegas, San Diego, Sacramento and Toronto)

$2395USD - Other Locations
Upcoming CBRM Seminars


January 11 - 13, 2010

San Diego, CA

February 8 - 10, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

February 22 - 24, 2010

Toronto, Canada

March 8 - 10, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

March 29 - 31, 2010

Washington DC

April 12 - 14, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

April 26 - 28, 2010

Sacramento, CA


CBRA Seminar: Advanced Business Continuity Program Audit (Certified Business Resilience Auditor) 2-day training
CBRA
CBRA (Certified Business Resilience Auditor) Seminar is BRCCI's business resilience auditor 2-day advanced course. This high-demand, distinctive credential is the first of its kind, and signifies the ability of credential holder to enhance value and improve an organization's business continuity and resilience program through a systematic and standardized audit approach. A CBRA provides independent and objective assurance and consulting expertise to organizations throughout the initiation, analysis, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance process of the business continuity and resilience program. 

Course Fee:
Special $1995USD (Las Vegas, San Diego, Sacramento and Toronto)
$2395USD - Other Locations
 
Upcoming CBRA Seminars


January 14 - 15, 2010

San Diego, CA

February 11 - 12, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

Feburary 25 - 26, 2010

Toronto, Canada

March 11 - 12, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

April 1 - 2, 2010

Washington DC

April 15 - 16, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

April 29 - 30, 2010

Sacramento, CA

CBRMA Seminar: Advanced Business Continuity Program Management and Audit (Certified Business Resilience Manager & Certified Business Resilience Auditor) 5-day training
CBRMACBRMA

This is a 5-day course that combines both CBRM and CBRA courses.   You will save $1495 compared to taking CBRM and CBRA courses separately.  The course is divided into two parts: 

Part 1 is a comprehensive advanced business continuity planning and management workshop which is designed to teach practical methods to develop, test, and maintain a business continuity plan.  This business continuity training is based on industry best practices and guidelines for business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management.
Part 2 is an in-depth training in the audits of BC programs and it will enable you to become a BC auditor.  Through this training you will be able to prepare your BC program for internal and external audits and also perform assessment of BC programs as an auditor.
Course Fee:
Special $2895USD (Las Vegas, San Diego, Sacramento and Toronto)
$3295USD - Other Locations
Upcoming CBRMA Seminars


January 11 - 15, 2010

San Diego, CA

February 8 - 12, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

Feburary 22 - 26, 2010

Toronto, Canada

March 8 - 12, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

March 29 - April 2, 2010

Washington, DC

April 12 - 16, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

April 26 - 30, 2010

Sacramento, CA

CBRITP Seminar: IT Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (Certified Business Resilience IT Professional) 2-day training
CBRITP
The CBRITP (Certified Business Resilience IT Professional) Seminar is a 2-day training course that teaches students how to develop, test, and maintain an information technology (IT) disaster recovery plan for recovering IT and telecommunication systems and infrastructure in the event of a disaster or business disruption.  The seminar provides a comprehensive step-by-step IT disaster recovery plan development methodology, and presents key IT availability planning concepts and principles including continuous and high availability.
Course Fee:
Special $1695USD (Las Vegas, San Diego, Sacramento and Toronto)
$2095USD - Other Locations
Upcoming CBRITP Seminars


January 21 - 22, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

February 18 - 19, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

March 4 - 5, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

March 15 - 16, 2010

Toronto, Canada

April 22 - 23, 2010

Las Vegas, NV

For the complete seminar schedule, please call 1-800-869-8460, visit www.sentryx.com, or www.brcci.org.

 

 

Business Continuity Maturity Model®
Assessor's Training: 2010 Schedule

2010 Schedule

January 25-26, 2010:  Toronto, Ontario Canada        BMO Institute for Learning 
February 8-9, 2010:  Dallas, Texas                           Embassy Inn & Suites 
February 15-16, 2010:  Chicago, IL                          The Summit 
March 22-24, 2010:  Singapore                                contact wgoh@charteredexecutives.com
April 5-6, 2010:  Washington DC                              Dulles Holiday Inn and Conference Center
April 15-16, 2010:  New Orleans, LA (after Continuity Insights)  Sheraton New Orleans 
May 17-18, 2010: Boston, MA                                  Metro Meeting Center Boston 
June 24-25, 2010: Toronto, Ontario(after WCDM)    BMO Institute for Learning 

Cost:  $1,345.50 ICOR member and education partner price,  non-member price: $1,495.00
Class Schedule:  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in course price

Register Here!

Looking for an In-House training?  ICOR will come to your company and train your staff.  Contact Lynnda@theicor.org to find out more!

 

 

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Continuity Link offers BCM training opportunities in selected US locations (see the 2010 schedule below):

BCM-BIA (2 days)       Comprehensive BIA process – Methodology
BCM-AUD (2 days)     Auditing a Business Continuity Program
BCM-OVW (2 days)    BCM Program Development and Implementation - Overview
BCM-MET (4 days)     BCM Program Development and Implementation – Methodology
BCM-EXEC (3 hours)  Business Continuity Management - Executive Workshop

Click on the course code for complete course description.

Courses

Locations

Dates

 

BCM-BIA (2 days)

Comprehensive BIA process – Methodology

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Price: $1100

Price includes the course, the course material, light breakfast and lunch. Also includes soft copy of samples and templates discussed during the course.

With BCM-BIA only, 1 year free subscription as an Affiliate Member of the BCI.

 

Los Angeles
Washington
New York
Dallas
Chicago
Orlando
Boston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Columbus
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Orlando
Los Angeles
New York
Dallas
San Francisco
Washington
Boston

Your city (1)

 

12-13 Jan.
25-26 Jan.
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08-09 April
15-16 April
26-27 April
03-04 May
17-18 May
25-26 May
01-02 June
02-03 Sept.
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06-07 Dec.

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BCM-AUD (2 days)

Auditing a Business Continuity Program

Price: $1100

Price includes the course, the course material, light breakfast and lunch. Also includes soft copy of samples and templates discussed during the course.

 

Los Angeles
Washington
New York
Dallas
Chicago
Orlando
Boston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Columbus
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Orlando
Los Angeles
New York
Dallas
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Your city (1)

 

14-15 Jan.
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11-12 March
25-26 March
06-07 April
15-16 April
28-29 April
05-06 May
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03-04 June
31 Aug.-01 Sept.
23-24 Sept.
06-07 Oct.
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03-04 Nov.
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08-09 Dec.

Your dates (1)

 

BCM-OVW (2 days)

BCM Program Development and Implementation - Overview

Price: $1100

Price includes the course, the course material, light breakfast and lunch. Also includes soft copy of samples and templates discussed during the course.

 

Your city (1)

 

Your dates (1)

 

BCM-MET (4 days)

BCM Program Development and Implementation - Methodology

Price: $2200

Price includes the course, the course material, light breakfast and lunch. Also includes soft copy of samples and templates discussed during the course.

 

Your city (1)

 

Your dates (1)

 

BCM-EXEC (3 hours)

Business Continuity Management - Executive Workshop

Price: Contact us for a quote

 

In-house only

 

In-house only

(1)    We will go anywhere in the USA (really anywhere!!), if you organise a group of 5 participants or more.

 

Discounts

Considering the current state of the economy, discounts are always welcomed! The following are the many discounts we offer on our BCM training:

Approved associations: Get a 10% discount, if you are a member of an association that has an agreement with us. For the list of approved associations Click here

Early bird: Get a 10% discount if you register to a training and we receive your payment 2 months before the start of a course

Group from same organisation: Get a 10% discount on the total cost, if you register 3 participants from the same organisation to the same training. A higher discount is available for larger groups

Hosting: Get one (1) free registration when you host one of our public trainings

Local group or In-house training: Depending on location, timing and size of group, discount could be as high as 30%

 

Registration

Click here for more information on the courses schedule in North America and Europe.

If you are interested, do not wait for the last minute to sign-up!


BCP Organizations

ICOR - International Consortium for Organizational Resilience

ICOR Launches Business Continuity Maturity Model Assessment Training.

To check for upcoming courses in the Boston area, go to: http://www.theicor.org/pages/courselisting.html

 

Other ICOR course offerings: DRII Qualifying Exam Review Course

Certified Data Center Professional

Certified Data Center Operations Manager

Certified Data Center Specialist

Save 10% with ACP Membership!
Anyone wishing to register or learn more should speak to Lynnda Nelson at ICOR (lynnda@theicor.org)

http://www.theicor.org

Earn a Certificate in Supply Chain Risk Management

Managing Risk and Resiliency in the Supply Chain

For more information, visit www.riskreality.co.uk

 

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)

www.drii.org

 

BSI Management Systems

http://www.bsiamerica.com/en-us/Training/

 

BRCCI - Business Resilience Certification Consortium International

http://www.brcci.org/


Government Organizations

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=127&URL=Learning

 

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

https://training.mema.state.ma.us/Mema/mmFrontPage.do

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

http://training.fema.gov/

 


Colleges & Universities

For a listing of programs available at colleges and universities, click here.

 

Some highlights include:

 

Boston University Master of Science in Business Continuity:
As recent events have shown, unpredictable occurrences such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and large-scale technology breakdowns can seriously disrupt business operations and threaten the well-being of organizations. Boston University's Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management (MSBCSRM) delivers the in-depth knowledge and expertise you need to ensure the continuity of your company's projects and operations in the case of an adverse event. For your complimentary program brochure, visit www.msbcsrm.info.

Public and private sectors are increasingly seeking individuals who possess knowledge of the formalized tools and techniques of crisis management. These employees can be invaluable during times of business disruption. Risk management has grown from being one task to being a mandatory part of all basic business management skills.

A comprehensive program with convenient online delivery
Built around a core curriculum designed to strengthen your finance, management, and leadership skills, the MSBCSRM program provides a comprehensive look at topics ranging from risk assessment, planning and operational continuity to disaster recovery and cost management. Designed for working professionals with full lives, the program provides an asynchronous online learning environment that focuses on flexibility while maximizing interaction.

Specialized knowledge to help you advance your career
If you're looking to gain specialized, highly valued knowledge that will help you advance in your organization, then we urge you to consider this timely and innovative program. It is delivered by leading academic and real-world experts and backed by a world-class learning institution ranked globally as the fourth largest independent university.

For more information or to sign up for the MSBCSRM program at Boston University, call 1-866-232-0232 Ext. 3254 or visit www.msbcsrm.info.

The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a way for you to advance your education while improving your ability to mitigate the impact of various disasters. The Emergency Management and Continuity Planning Online Certificate Program (EMCP) benefits business continuity planners, emergency managers and public health professionals as well as those in related fields seeking to refocus their skills and abilities with regards to disaster management, risk assessment and strategic and operational planning.

The application deadline for domestic applicants for the fall 2008 semester is July 15th. To learn more about the EMCP program or for additional application instructions, please contact us in one of the following ways: