Business Continuity & Crisis Management Diploma

In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, ensuring your organisation can withstand disruptions is no longer optional—it's essential. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management Diploma is an online, self-paced course designed for professionals, business owners, and aspiring risk management leaders who want to future-proof their operations and respond confidently in times of crisis.

This comprehensive training programme provides the essential tools, strategies, and globally recognised frameworks you need to identify risks, build resilience, and respond to unforeseen events such as cyberattacks, supply chain failures, natural disasters, or global pandemics like COVID-19.

Whether you're managing a small team or leading large-scale operations, business continuity and crisis preparedness are vital in ensuring your services remain uninterrupted. This course explores both Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management in depth, covering the full lifecycle from risk identification and planning to response and post-crisis recovery.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of international standards, such as ISO 22301, and learn how to apply them within real-world business environments. With a focus on practical planning, agile response mechanisms, and clear communication, you'll be empowered to safeguard your organisation against potential threats.

Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for:

• Business owners, executives, and operational managers
• Risk, compliance, and continuity officers
• HR and communications professionals involved in emergency response
• IT professionals handling cyber risk and systems resilience
• Individuals seeking a CPD-accredited qualification to advance their career

No prior experience in risk or crisis management is required—just a willingness to learn and prepare for uncertainty.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this diploma course, you will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of Business Continuity and Crisis Management
• Identify, assess, and manage risks that could disrupt business operations
• Develop and implement robust business continuity plans (BCPs)
• Distinguish between continuity strategies and emergency/crisis response measures
• Manage internal and external crisis communications during disruptive events
• Apply internationally recognised standards and frameworks to improve organisational resilience
• Ensure successful post-crisis evaluation and recovery

Key Features of the Course

• Get a year long access to the course
• Recognised qualification upon course completion.
• Flexible learning from anywhere, at any time.
• Affordable, engaging e-learning materials.
• Study at your own pace on a tablet, PC, or smartphone.
• Dedicated online tutor support.

Career Path

• Business Continuity Manager
• Crisis Management Consultant
• Risk Management Specialist
• Emergency Planning Coordinator
• Business Resilience Officer

CPD Certificate from LIBM

Upon successful completion of your course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from LIBM.