The Lead Disaster Recovery Manager training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary expertise to establish, implement, and maintain an information and communications technology (ICT) disaster recovery management framework. Why Should You Attend? Disasters caused by natural, human, or technological hazards can disrupt an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives when response capabilities are insufficient. Effective disaster recovery plans (DRPs) enable timely response, recuperation, and resilience. The PECB Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager training course equips participants with the knowledge to understand core disaster recovery concepts, initiate and develop DRPs, implement and test recovery strategies, activate response actions, and perform post-incident reviews. The course also introduces the application of risk assessment and business impact analysis (BIA) to support recovery planning. After attending the course, you can take the exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” credential. This credential will demonstrate your professional capabilities to support and lead disaster recovery teams in implementing disaster recovery strategies. Who Should Attend? This training course is intended for: Individuals responsible for establishing and maintaining an ICT DRP in an organization Individuals responsible for implementing and testing disaster recovery strategies Professionals or consultants seeking to conduct risk assessments and BIAs Professionals seeking to carry out disaster recovery testing and performance measurements Individuals responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure in an organization Members of a disaster recovery team Learning Objectives By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: Explain the fundamental concepts of disaster recovery and its tiers Initiate the disaster recovery planning process Develop a disaster recovery plan (DRP) Implement and test disaster recovery strategies Activate the DRP and conduct post-response review Educational Approach The training is based on theoretical concepts and best practices for disaster recovery management. Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions. The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam. PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here. Prerequisites The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of disaster recovery concepts and strategies. Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to disaster recovery management and initiation of the disaster recovery planning processDay 2: Business impact analysis, risk assessment, and recovery strategiesDay 3: Supporting infrastructure, communication and coordination, documentation of the DRP, and training and awarenessDay 4: Disaster recovery tests and exercises, activation of the DRP, damage assessment and containment, and post-recovery reviewDay 5: Certification exam Certificate requirements The “PECB Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains: Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of disaster recovery Domain 2: Initiation of disaster recovery planning Domain 3: Development of the disaster recovery plan Domain 4: Implementation and testing of the disaster recovery plan Domain 5: Activation of the disaster recovery plan and post-recovery review For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies. General Information Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course. Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes. Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits. Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake for free the exam within a 12-month period from the course completion date, because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply. For more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or visit https://pecb.com/en/.
