Advanced Certificate in Continuity of Operations
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with an expert in Continuity of Operations planning. Can you tell us a bit about what COOP is and why it's important? GUEST: Sure, COOP ensures business resilience during disruptions. It's critical for any organization to have a plan in place to maintain operations during unforeseen events like natural disasters or cyber attacks. HOST: That makes sense. And the course you're teaching, the Advanced Certificate in Continuity of Operations, dives deep into these strategies. What would you say are the most critical skills someone can gain from this course? GUEST: The course covers advanced COOP strategies and disaster recovery techniques. Learners will develop crisis management plans using risk assessment and business impact analysis. Plus, they'll master communication protocols and technology solutions. HOST: In your experience, what are some of the biggest challenges faced in implementing COOP plans? GUEST: Often, it's convincing leadership of the importance of investing time and resources into COOP planning. Also, keeping plans up-to-date with ever-changing risks and technologies can be challenging. HOST: That's insightful. As we look to the future, how do you see the field of continuity planning evolving? GUEST: With increasing digitalization and remote work, the focus on cyber security and data protection in COOP plans will grow. We'll also see more integration of AI and machine learning for real-time risk assessment and automated responses. HOST: Fascinating! Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights with us today. If you're interested in becoming a COOP expert and ensuring your organization's resilience, check out the Advanced Certificate in Continuity of Operations! Link in our show notes.
