Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Learn how to protect your organization against unexpected disruptions with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. This comprehensive course equips you with the skills to create, implement, and evaluate robust continuity plans to safeguard your operations. From understanding the fundamentals to designing actionable strategies, this course ensures you are well-prepared for any challenge. The journey begins with an in-depth look at the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery, providing a clear overview of who, what, when, where, and why these practices are essential. You’ll explore key concepts like Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, and core terminologies such as Recovery Point Objectives and Recovery Time Objectives. Next, dive into the step-by-step process of creating, modifying, and implementing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). The course explores essential components like roles, responsibilities, communication strategies, and cloud-based considerations. You'll also learn how to define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for better evaluation of recovery processes. This course is designed for IT professionals, business managers, and individuals tasked with risk mitigation in their organizations. With no prior experience required, it’s ideal for beginners or those looking to enhance their knowledge in business continuity and IT disaster recovery planning.