Lead Disaster Recovery Manager

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Disaster Recovery processes, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager' credential. By holding this Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead Disaster Recovery teams in implementing Disaster Recovery strategies based on best practices. 

Learning objectives

• Acknowledge the correlation between Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Management, Information Security and other IT areas and frameworks
• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a Disaster Recovery Plan
• Learn how to interpret the ICT Disaster Recovery strategies in the specific context of an organization
• Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain DR services based on best practices
• Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing an effective Disaster Recovery Plan based on best practices

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation and management of a DR plan
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to Disaster Recovery and initiation of a DR plan

Day 2: Risk Mitigation Strategies and Disaster Recovery Planning

Day 3: Disaster Recovery facilities, services, recovery sites, response and activation

Day 4: DRP testing, monitoring, measurement and continuous improvement; the examination

A foundational understanding of Disaster Recovery Services and knowledge of management principles, concepts and strategies.

The exam for this course consists of 12 essay type questions, to be completed within the 150 minute timeframe and achieving the 70% pass mark.

Exam results are provided within 24 hours.

• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB.

• Information Security Managers
• Incident Managers
• Helpdesk Managers
• Executives with Governance concerns