Many forward-thinking organisations are investing in business continuity training, elearning courses and learning resources as part of their Crisis Planning & Management and Disaster Recovery strategies.
These issues have come under greater scrutiny in the midst of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, with many companies around the globe finding themselves ill-equipped to deal with new issues such as social distancing within office or retail environments, and managing teams of remote, home-based workers.
Here we look at some of the top business continuity training providers, elearning courses and learning resources for helping companies and organisations across all sectors to keep supporting their staff and their clients through unforeseen circumstances.
Business Continuity & Crisis Management – FutureLearn
Understand the importance of business continuity and crisis management to organisations with this online course from Coventry University.
FutureLearn offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life.
Learn more about the online business continuity and crisis management course from Coventry Uni, via FutureLearn.
Cashflow Template from Compassheet
Cashflow Template from Compassheet is a useful website for those involved in financial planning and forecasting.
Set up by an experienced Chartered Management Account, it includes advice on cashflow management and free, downloadable Excel templates for cashflow projections across a range of scenarios.
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing many companies to look hard at their finances and make some difficult decisions. So, Compassheet now offers a free Covid-19 business cashflow spreadsheet template and a Job Retention Scheme planner, as well as various online learning resources guiding you in maximising their use, in addition to general advice on cashflow.
Learn more on the Cashflow Template website which will be adding more useful learning resources for business planning.
BC Training
BC Training is a UK-based training organisation with a Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Global Training Licence.
BC Training has grown rapidly since its formation in 2008, becoming a leader in business continuity training. BC Training runs a wide range of courses, from introductory courses, through to the industry standard CBCI Certification Course and advanced courses.
21 Fairhaven Road
Lytham St Annes
Lancashire
FY8 1NN
Telephone: 01253 542650
https://www.b-c-training.com/
The Business Continuity Institute
With over 8,000 members in more than 100 countries, their network of business continuity and resilience professionals help to keep the world’s organisations on track, no matter what happens.
BCI pride themselves in global reach, expert knowledge, and being member focused. Since 1994 the BCI has been one of the world’s leading organisations for business continuity and resilience professionals.
10-11 Southview Park
Marsack Street
Caversham
Berkshire
RG4 5AF
Telephone: +44 (0) 1189 478 215
Learn more about BCI’s business continuity elearning introductory training.
Bespoke Content Development – Day One
Day One Technologies is a UK elearning development company that has built considerable expertise in bespoke content, scenario-based training, and system simulations.
Their solutions could be of great benefit to any organisation looking to make their business processes more resilient, and their training accessible to remote workers.
They have also written a useful post on their mix of business continuity tools, which could help other organisations with their own planning and remote worker management.
Day One Technologies Limited
Batley Business and Technology Centre
Grange Road
Batley
West Yorkshire WF17 6ER
Tel: 01924 510 524
Web: www.dayonetech.com
If you’re looking for off the shelf content or bespoke elearning to train your staff and leaders in business continuity or to make your learning materials accessible in times of disruption or crisis, then one of these companies should be able to help you.
