Business Continuity Management Training in Muscat

The Six Sigma methodology is a strategic approach designed to drive significant financial outcomes and enhance customer satisfaction. When applied to carefully chosen business projects, this methodology can substantially reduce—and often eliminate—defects, process inefficiencies, and out-of-control operations, leading to remarkable business improvements. Our training course equips participants with the skills to implement Lean Six Sigma principles, practices, and techniques. Through the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology, participants will explore real-world case studies from diverse industries. They will learn how to identify and execute improvement projects that meet customer needs and minimize variation. Green belts typically lead process stakeholders and take on specific process-level improvement projects, which may not require the advanced statistical expertise of a black belt. This 5-day course is intense and challenging, but the knowledge gained will be immensely rewarding.

Who is it for: Anyone who is involved in the areas of information security and information assurance.  The certificate is relevant to anyone requiring an understanding of Business Continuity Management as well as those who are involved in the areas of information security and information assurance. What will I learn: Candidates should be able to demonstrate: 

• The function of and need for business continuity management within an organisation
• The business continuity management life cycle
• The main components of a business continuity management programme
• The need for risk assessment within business continuity management
• The options for development of a business continuity management strategy
• How to prepare and develop plans for business continuity management response  
• The need for exercising, maintenance and review of plans 
• The need for embedding business continuity management awareness within the organisation 

Why should you attend? This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. By attending this training course, participants will learn more about the structure and requirements of the standard including the BCMS policy, the top management’s commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement process. After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22301 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows that you have knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach used in business continuity. Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in business continuity
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of business continuity management systems (BCMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in business continuity

Learning objectives

• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the components and the operation of a BCMS based on ISO 22301 and its principal processes
• Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a BCMS

Educational approach

• Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
• The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussion and the completion of quizzes.
• Quizzes are similar to the certificate exam.

ISO 22301 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). By attending the ISO 22301 Introduction course, you will understand the importance of a Business Continuity Management System and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.  Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in Business Continuity Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Learning objectives

• Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used to implement a Business Continuity Management System
• Understand the basic elements of a Business Continuity Management System 

After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization. Who should attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Learning objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a BCMS
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 22301 in the specific context of an organization
• Understand the operation of the business continuity management system and its processes based on ISO 22301
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and continually improving a BCMS

Educational approach

• This training course is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
• The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price. After completion of the course you will be able to book the exam.
• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
• An Attendance Record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free. 

Procurement professionals often deal with a myriad of activities from developing sourcing strategies to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.  The skills required to perform their roles effectively are therefore just as wide-ranging.  Procurement professionals are expected to be good communicators and project managers, have sound commercial and financial awareness and be great influencers and negotiators.

The SECO Institute Business Continuity Foundation certificate is based on ISO/IEC 22301 and covers the basic concepts of business continuity. The certificate demonstrates you have acquired a solid grounding in the most important theoretical and practical aspects of business continuity.

This training course is a must for everyone that wants to develop himself to a Business Continuity Specialist. With this certification, you verify your knowledge of the Business Continuity Process and you demonstrate to your organization you can practice what you preach. To get this certification, you attend the Business Continuity Practitioner training course at NobleProg. Afterwards, you book your exam at SECO.