Business Impact Analysis in Public Organisations Course
Seats
16
deadline
07 Nov 2025
Date: (01-12-2025)City: Sofia
Location: CMDR COE
Classification: Up to NATO UNCLASSIFIED
Depth of knowledge: Level 200 / 300
01 – 05 DEC 2025: general application (RESIDENT) - APPLICATION OPEN
Closes on 07 NOV 2025. Enrolment notification by 11 NOV 2025
Course Director: CIV Bozhidara KIRYAKOVA: bozhidara.kiryakova@cmdrcoe.org; +359 2 92 24 744
Course OPR: CIV Doncho DOYCHEV: doncho.doychev@cmdrcoe.org; +359 2 92 24 732
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Aim. The Business Impact Analysis in Public Organisations Course (BIA), Course (DoK level: 200 / 300) aims to enable BCM practitioners and experts to perform successfully tasks as Business Continuity Management (BCM) Focal Points related to ensuring the continuity of essential processes and services at their organisations by establishing a common understanding of the BIA fundamentals and its application across different functional areas within the Business Continuity Management of security and defense institutions and organisations. The CMDR COE is delivering the pilot iteration of the BIA course at a strategic and operational level.
Training Audience. NATO and NATO-nations structures and agencies and NATO members only.
The course is open for representatives from NATO structures, agencies and organizational entities, as well as National institutions and organisations of NATO countries dealing with Business Continuity Management and Resilience on strategic and operational level. Rank Level: OR 8-9 or civilian equivalent, OF-2 and higher, or civilian equivalent. Occupation: Military and/or civilian experts with a good understanding of NATO’s structure, with responsibilities including BCM. Language Proficiency: English 3-3-3-2 IAW STANAG 6001 or civilian equivalent.
* Exceptions are possible for NCOs (OR-7 above) based on functional responsibilities consistent with strategic / operational organisations.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the general concept of Business Continuity Management, NATO’s approach to Business Continuity and NATO’s Business Continuity Policy, structures and practices.
- Present the role and requirements of the International Standards for structuring and conducting of BIA process and their application in public organisations.
- Understand the key roles responsibilities within the Business Continuity Plans and Procedures.
- Develop working relationships, within own organisation, to assist with the chain of commands’ integration of BCM procedures and plans
- Contribute to the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA).
- Apply BIA in support of strategic planning development and long-term decision making.
Prerequisites.
Enrolled learners must complete the following prerequisites (accessible at https://jadl.act.nato.int/) NLT a week before course start:
- NATO ADL 229 – Introduction to Business Continuity;
- NATO ADL 323 – Introduction in Business Continuity Management (BCM);
- NATO ADL 324 - Business Continuity Management (BCM) Competency for Practitioners.
Methodology.
IN-PERSON. The study method is premised on the principles of adult learning. If needed, the course assessment will be tailored to the specifics of the online environment.
CMDR COE Internet Portal. Personal accounts will be created upon confirmation of course participation. Login: https://www.cmdrcoe.org/login.php
Language.
The course will be conducted entirely in English. The command of English language must be at a professional level and in accordance with STANAG 6001 (3-2-3-2) or CEFRL (B2+/C1).
Attendance and Learning environment.
Enrolled learners are expected to participate in, and fully engage in all course activities. The intensive course schedule does not allow for absences. Certificate for successful completion shall not be awarded to trainees, who have been absent during more than 10% of the total course duration, or from a critical course assignment.
Application.
Online application is open until 07 NOV 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 11 NOV 2025.
Course application is mandatory and the application form can be accessed through the CMDR COE’s official website. Visit the website at https://www.cmdrcoe.org/, go to Events; select Courses; find the BIA Course on the course list and click on Apply here.
In order to proceed with the application and to attend the course, applicants need to familiarise themselves with, and agree to the CMDR COE Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
Number of learners:
- face-to-face iterations: minimum 15, maximum 25.
Medical.
Participants are expected to have a valid insurance coverage for their stay in Bulgaria.
Course Fee.
No course fee.
Successful applicants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel, accommodation and per diem. The CMDR COE could provide accommodation suggestions upon request.
Dress code.
General (both military and civilian): Smart casual.
Optional (military): Uniform.
Cancellation.
Cancellation of participation is only possible with a 2-week notice prior to the start date of the course for both face-to-face and online iterations. The CMDR COE reserves the right to cancel the course also with a 2-week notice prior to the start date in case the minimum number of participants is not reached or due to circumstances beyond the Centre's control. A written notice will be circulated to all selected trainees.
Course assessment and certification.
Each learner must demonstrate an ability to perform in accordance with the course objectives. Learners will be assessed against both individual and collective formative and summative assessment criteria. There are two types of certificates depending on overall performance: Certificate for Successful Completion and Certificate for Participation.
The summative assessment for CMDR COE courses is conducted at the end of the course. The minimum score to pass the exam is 80% correct answers.
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