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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify key concepts in disaster recovery and business continuity

  • Implement data backup strategies for business resilience

  • Assess risks and create a business impact analysis (BIA)

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March 2026

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 15 modules in this course

This section covers disaster recovery and business continuity essentials for organizational resilience.

What's included

2 videos8 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine data risk factors, backup strategies, and recovery planning using RTO and RPO to ensure data safety and operational continuity.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore common virus types, protective measures, and recovery strategies to mitigate malware threats and ensure system resilience.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine common communication methods in organizations, analyze causes of communication failures, and explore strategies to prevent network and WAN disasters.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine software disaster causes, mission critical application risks, and prevention strategies to ensure system reliability and operational continuity.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine data centre disaster risks, strategies for prevention, and infrastructure design to ensure operational resilience and minimize downtime.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine IT staff disaster causes, emphasize ITIL best practices, and analyze the impact of staff ratios on organizational resilience and risk management.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine IT contractor risks, vendor contract best practices, and outsourcing strategies to ensure operational continuity and accountability in IT management.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine common IT project failure causes, analyze risk factors, and explore strategies to improve project success through proactive management.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine information security fundamentals, including threats, safeguards, and risk analysis to protect data effectively.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we examine cyber security threats, hacker methodologies, and cloud security strategies to help organizations protect digital assets and data effectively.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore non-IT disaster types, assess human and operational risks, and discuss preventive strategies to enhance organizational resilience and stability.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine risks of home working environments, strategies for data backup, and methods to design disaster recovery plans for remote systems.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine critical questions to build effective disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, focusing on risk assessment and practical implementation for organisational resilience.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore foundational steps for disaster recovery and business continuity, emphasizing cross-departmental collaboration, iterative planning, and testing to ensure organizational resilience.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

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