Based in Arusha, Tanzania

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT · SHORT COURSE

Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning.

This practical course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, manage, and monitor organizational risks while developing effective business continuity strategies.

DATES9–13 Nov 2026
DURATION5-day course
COURSE FEETZS 1,200,000
VENUEArusha, Tanzania
DAILY HOURS8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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OVERVIEW

About this course.

This practical course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, manage, and monitor organizational risks while developing effective business continuity strategies. It focuses on helping organizations prepare for disruptions, minimize operational and financial impact, and maintain critical services during and after unexpected events.

Participants will learn practical approaches to enterprise risk assessment, risk treatment, business impact analysis, continuity planning, crisis management, and recovery. Through case studies, group exercises, risk assessment activities, and realistic disruption scenarios, participants will develop practical tools and plans that can be applied within their organizations.

COURSE CONTENT

What the programme covers.

01 Enterprise Risk Management Fundamentals
  • Principles and concepts of enterprise risk management
  • Types and categories of organizational risks
  • Risk governance and organizational risk responsibilities
  • Risk appetite, tolerance, and risk ownership
  • Linking risk management with organizational objectives
02 Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Identifying strategic, operational, financial, technological, compliance, and reputational risks
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Likelihood and impact assessment
  • Risk scoring and prioritization
  • Developing and maintaining a risk register
03 Risk Treatment and Control
  • Risk avoidance, reduction, transfer, and acceptance
  • Designing effective risk controls
  • Preventive and corrective controls
  • Control monitoring and effectiveness assessment
  • Risk treatment plans and action tracking
04 Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Principles and purpose of business impact analysis
  • Identifying critical business functions and processes
  • Assessing operational and financial impacts
  • Determining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  • Identifying critical resources and dependencies
05 Business Continuity Planning
  • Principles of business continuity management
  • Developing business continuity strategies
  • Business continuity plan structure and components
  • Resource and dependency planning
  • Continuity arrangements for people, facilities, technology, and suppliers
06 Crisis Management and Incident Response
  • Crisis management principles and responsibilities
  • Incident classification and escalation
  • Crisis communication and stakeholder management
  • Roles and responsibilities during disruptions
  • Decision-making under pressure
07 Disaster Recovery and Business Recovery
  • Disaster recovery concepts and strategies
  • IT and technology recovery considerations
  • Data backup and recovery
  • Alternative facilities, systems, and operational arrangements
  • Service restoration and return-to-normal operations
08 Testing, Exercising and Continuous Improvement
  • Business continuity testing and simulation exercises
  • Tabletop exercises and scenario-based testing
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of continuity plans
  • Identifying gaps and corrective actions
  • Plan review, maintenance, and continuous improvement

WHO IT'S FOR

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for professionals responsible for risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, governance, compliance, and organizational planning, including:

  • Risk Managers and Risk Officers
  • Business Continuity and Resilience Professionals
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance and Governance Officers
  • ICT and IT Managers
  • Disaster Recovery and Information Security Professionals
  • Operations and Facilities Managers
  • Finance and Administration Managers
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Department Heads and Senior Managers
  • Business Owners and Executives
  • Emergency and Crisis Management Personnel

It is particularly relevant to government institutions, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, manufacturing companies, telecommunications organizations, and other businesses that need to strengthen organizational resilience and ensure continuity of critical operations during disruptions.

AFTER YOU APPLY

What happens next.

  1. You applySend your details using the form on this page.
  2. We confirmOur team reviews your application and replies within 1 working day.
  3. You receive an invoiceOnce your place is confirmed, we send the invoice and payment details.
  4. You attendWe share joining instructions before the course begins.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Practical information.

Venue
Arusha, Tanzania
Daily hours
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Course fee
TZS 1,200,000 · per participant
Fee includes
Course materials, lunch and refreshments
VAT
Fee excludes VAT
Certificate
Certificate of attendance
Trainer
Elly International training team
Paying safely

We send payment details only after your place is confirmed, and only from an @ellyinternational.co.tz email address. We will not ask you to pay into a personal account. If you are unsure, call us on +255 757 066 880 before paying.

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COURSE FEETZS 1,200,000
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