Risk Reduction & Resilience

Business Continuity & Resilience Manager

Strengthen continuity planning and resilience practices that keep operations running during disruptions. Learners will gain tools to prepare their organizations…

9 Lessons

58 Topics

7 Hours

$299

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Welcome & Foundations of Continuity & Resilience
- Welcome: Your Path as a Business Continuity & Resilience Manager
- Understanding Your Role as a Business Continuity & Resilience Manager
- Clearly Defining Continuity vs. Resilience
- Core Continuity Concepts for Public Sector
- Core Continuity Concepts for Private Sector
- Setting Long-Term Resilience Goals Through Continuity
- Continuity Activities That Boost Resilience
- Tracking Progress Toward Resilience Goals
Integrating & Launching Your Continuity Program
- Integrating Continuity into Risk Management Teams
- Linking Continuity Clearly to Operations Management
- Effective Collaboration with Emergency Management Teams
- Your First 90 Days: Launching Your Continuity Program
- Securing Initial Buy-In & Resources
- Identifying & Achieving Quick-Win Continuity Projects
Creating and Scaling Effective Continuity Plans
- Essential Elements of Effective Continuity Plans
- Writing Clear, Actionable Continuity Plans
- Keeping Plans Accessible, Actionable, and Current
- Scaling Continuity Planning Across Departments
- Consistent Standards Across Multiple Sites
- Managing Decentralized Continuity Programs
Assessing Risks and Prioritizing Investments
- Streamlined Risk Assessments for Continuity Planning
- Successfully Engaging Teams in Risk Assessments
- Efficient & Effective Business Impact Analyses
- Translating BIA Results into Clear, Actionable Insights
- Using Risk Assessments to Set Strategic Priorities
- Aligning Investments with Risk & Impact Data
Exercising, Testing, and Improving Continuity
- Planning Effective, Realistic Continuity Exercises
- Scenario Development for Realistic Continuity Exercises
- Facilitating Engaging, Productive Continuity Exercises
- Managing Continuity Exercise Logistics & Participants
- Conducting Effective Post-Exercise Reviews
- Integrating Lessons Learned into Continuity Plan Updates
Connecting Continuity with Broader Resilience
- Linking Continuity Planning to Climate Resilience Efforts
- Addressing Cybersecurity Risks Through Continuity Planning
- Integrating Infrastructure Resilience into Continuity
- Cross-Functional Planning with Enterprise Risk Teams
- Building Continuity into Sustainability Initiatives
- Crafting a Compelling Continuity Investment Proposal
- Demonstrating ROI of Your Continuity Program
Ensuring Ongoing Continuity Program Success
- Establishing an Annual Continuity Review Schedule and Cycle
- Conducting Annual Continuity Plan Updates
- Maintaining Accurate, Current Continuity Documentation
- Effective Continuity Resource and Contact Management
- Maintaining Executive Engagement in Continuity Programs
- Keeping Staff Motivated and Prepared Long-Term
Integrating Response, Continuity & Recovery
- Managing Smooth Transitions from Response to Continuity
- Streamlining Operational Transitions Effectively
- Aligning Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery Plans
- Coordinating Facility Recovery and Continuity Operations
- Clear and Consistent Recovery Communication
- Reporting Recovery Progress Clearly and Effectively
Effective External Coordination & Communication
- Clearly Articulating Your Continuity Program to Partners
- Effective Outreach to Public Agencies and External Partners
- Representing Your Organization in Coordination & Briefings
- Leading External Coordination Briefings with Confidence
- Integrating Internal Continuity Efforts with External Actions
- Ensuring Internal Continuity Supports External Responses
- Applying Your Certificate: Advancing Your Continuity & Resilience Career

State Hazard Mitigation Officer

Gain the expertise to manage statewide mitigation programs, review local plans, and direct funding toward priority risks. This course prepares…

6 Lessons

55 Topics

7 Hours

$299

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Defining the State Mitigation Officer Role
- Welcome: Your Role in Leading Statewide Hazard Mitigation
- Understanding the State Hazard Mitigation Officer Role: Responsibilities, Relationships, and Strategic Leadership
- Clearly Defining Your Role in State Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Balancing Grants, Policy, and Strategy Effectively
- Adapting Your Role as State Priorities and Programs Change
- Working Effectively Within State Emergency Management Agencies
- Building Essential Relationships with Legal, Finance, and Budget Teams
- Coordinating With State Planning and Infrastructure Agencies
- Building Strong Partnerships With Local Governments and Planners
- Representing Your State’s Mitigation Priorities Regionally and Nationally
- Maintaining Alignment With Federal Agencies While Protecting State Interests
Building a Statewide Mitigation Strategy
- Creating a State Mitigation Strategy That Meets Requirements and Local Needs
- Keeping Your Strategy Relevant and Updated Without Starting Over
- Using Risk Data to Guide State Mitigation Investments and Decisions
- Balancing Political, Technical, and Regional Priorities
- Aligning Mitigation Efforts With Capital and Resilience Projects
- Collaborating Effectively With Transportation, Housing, and Natural Resources Agencies
- Achieving Cross-Agency Mitigation Without New Mandates
Supporting Local Hazard Mitigation Efforts
- Guiding Local Mitigation Plan Updates Without Overstepping
- Providing Flexible Tools and Templates for Local Use
- Coordinating Technical Assistance With Regional and Local Partners
- Fairly Evaluating Local Project Proposals
- Giving Constructive Feedback That Improves Local Proposals
- Building a Year-Round Project Tracking System
- Designing a Training Program That Scales for Large and Small Jurisdictions
- Leveraging Regional and Volunteer Networks for Effective Support
- Preventing Burnout and Sustaining Capacity in Small Teams
Managing State Mitigation Funding Programs
- Creating Transparent, Fair Scoring Processes for Funding
- Managing Applicant Questions and Providing Clear Technical Support
- Clearly and Professionally Communicating Funding Decisions
- Evaluating Proposals for Risk, Feasibility, and Strategic Fit
- Prioritizing Impactful Projects Over Quick, Easy Wins
- Documenting Your Selection Process Clearly and Transparently
- Giving Clear, Helpful Feedback Without Overstepping Boundaries
- Guiding Applicants to Improve Proposals Without Writing Them Yourself
- Coordinating Effective Feedback From Review Panels and Experts
Overseeing Project Implementation and Compliance
- Setting Clear Expectations With Funded Communities From Day One
- Conducting Practical, Regular Progress Check-Ins
- Identifying and Addressing Early Project Issues
- Guiding Smooth Project Closeouts Without Losing Momentum
- Collecting Documentation That Adds Value Beyond Compliance
- Capturing Lessons Learned to Strengthen Future Projects
- Clearly Communicating Compliance Requirements Without Conflict
- Helping Communities Navigate Audits, Policies, and Financial Reviews
- Resolving Compliance Issues Without Damaging Relationships
Leading Long-Term State Mitigation Strategy
- Collaborating With Other Agencies for Comprehensive Risk Reduction
- Linking Mitigation Goals With Climate, Infrastructure, and Housing Investments
- Presenting Mitigation as a Strategic Investment
- Building Cross-Agency Support for Risk Reduction Efforts
- Identifying Opportunities to Influence State Budgets and Policies
- Keeping Mitigation Relevant Even When It’s Not the Main Priority
- Creating Useful and Clear Mitigation Tracking Tools
- Measuring Real Success Beyond Funding and Planning Milestones
- Reporting Your Progress Clearly to Internal and External Audiences
- Closing: Sustaining Long-Term Mitigation Leadership and Impact

Local Hazard Mitigation Planner

Apply strategies to develop hazard mitigation plans, conduct risk assessments, and secure funding for high-impact projects. Learners will walk away…

7 Lessons

62 Topics

7 Hours

$299

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Understanding Your Role as a Local Hazard Mitigation Planner
- Welcome: Your Role in Protecting Communities from Future Hazards
- Understanding Your Role as a Local Hazard Mitigation Planner: Responsibilities, Purpose, and Impact
- How to Clearly Explain Hazard Mitigation to Community Members
- How Mitigation Differs from Emergency Response and Recovery
- Common Myths about Hazard Mitigation Planning (and How to Correct Them)
- Effectively Leading Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Efforts
- Sharing Planning Responsibilities Across Departments
- Making Progress Without a Dedicated Mitigation Planner
- Aligning Your Hazard Plan with Local Comprehensive and Capital Plans
- Engaging Other Departments in Your Mitigation Planning Process
- Working Effectively with State-Level Mitigation Leaders
Starting or Updating Your Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Forming a Local Planning Team with the Right Skills and Influence
- Creating a Clear Timeline and Scope for Your Hazard Plan Update
- Communicating the Purpose of the Hazard Plan Update Clearly
- Writing a Consultant Scope of Work That Matches Your Community’s Needs
- Staying Engaged with Consultants Without Being Overwhelmed
- Ensuring Regional Hazard Plans Reflect Your Local Priorities
- Understanding Federal Hazard Planning Requirements Without the Jargon
- Meeting Requirements Without Turning Your Plan Into a Checklist
Effective Public and Community Engagement
- Going Beyond Minimum Public Engagement Requirements
- Developing Messages and Materials That Gain Community Support
- Aligning Your Outreach with Broader Community Goals
- Identifying Key Partners in Underrepresented or Vulnerable Communities
- Designing Inclusive Engagement Approaches for Diverse Populations
- Turning Equity and Inclusion Conversations into Actionable Plans
- Designing Surveys and Community Input Tools That Work
- Following Up With Your Community After Engagement
Assessing Risks and Community Capabilities
- Including Local Hazard Data in Your Risk Assessment
- Using Maps and Local Knowledge to Improve Your Risk Analysis
- Making Sure Your Risk Data Supports Real Projects
- Identifying Key Vulnerabilities in Your Community
- Using Equity and Accessibility to Guide Your Mitigation Decisions
- Turning Vulnerability Assessments into Clear Mitigation Actions
- Incorporating Climate Change and Future Conditions into Your Plan
- Preparing for Cascading Impacts and System-wide Risks
- Using Future Risk Conditions to Justify Long-Term Investments
Developing Effective Mitigation Goals and Projects
- How to Facilitate Community Meetings to Set Clear Mitigation Goals
- Turning Community Goals into Actionable Mitigation Plans
- Turning Project Ideas into Clear Scopes, Budgets, and Timelines
- Assessing Project Eligibility, Impact, and Practicality
- Creating an Adaptable List of Mitigation Projects
- Engaging the Public in Project Prioritization Decisions
- Clearly Documenting Your Project Prioritization for Funders and Partners
Connecting Your Plan to Funding and Action
- Aligning Local Projects With State and Federal Funding Sources
- Planning Projects to Align With Funding Timelines and Deadlines
- Preparing Documentation Early to Ensure Projects are Funding-Ready
- Sharing Project Information Effectively with Grant Writers and Engineers
- Collaborating on Cost Estimates and Benefit-Cost Evaluations
- Clarifying Post-Plan Roles and Responsibilities for Project Implementation
- Embedding Implementation Steps Throughout the Planning Process
- Securing Real Commitments from Decision-Makers and Partners
- Tracking and Reporting Post-Plan Progress Clearly and Regularly
Keeping Your Mitigation Plan Relevant and Effective
- Setting Up Simple Systems to Track Mitigation Projects and Results
- Reporting Mitigation Progress Clearly to Leaders and the Community
- Using Real Events to Update and Refine Your Mitigation Priorities
- Aligning Mitigation Plans with Local Land Use and Development Documents
- Embedding Hazard Mitigation in Local Policy and Regulation Updates
- Coordinating with Planners and Elected Officials Effectively
- Keeping Hazard Mitigation Active Between Formal Updates
- Preparing for Future Plan Updates with Limited Staff and Resources
- Building Ongoing Community Awareness Through Regular Check-Ins and Updates
- Closing: Sustaining Effective Hazard Mitigation for Long-Term Safety and Resilience

Risk Reduction & Resilience

Business Continuity & Resilience Manager

$299

Course Content

Welcome & Foundations of Continuity & Resilience

Integrating & Launching Your Continuity Program

Creating and Scaling Effective Continuity Plans

Assessing Risks and Prioritizing Investments

Exercising, Testing, and Improving Continuity

Connecting Continuity with Broader Resilience

Ensuring Ongoing Continuity Program Success

Integrating Response, Continuity & Recovery

Effective External Coordination & Communication

State Hazard Mitigation Officer

$299

Course Content

Defining the State Mitigation Officer Role

Building a Statewide Mitigation Strategy

Supporting Local Hazard Mitigation Efforts

Managing State Mitigation Funding Programs

Overseeing Project Implementation and Compliance

Leading Long-Term State Mitigation Strategy

Local Hazard Mitigation Planner

$299

Course Content

Understanding Your Role as a Local Hazard Mitigation Planner

Starting or Updating Your Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Effective Public and Community Engagement

Assessing Risks and Community Capabilities

Developing Effective Mitigation Goals and Projects

Connecting Your Plan to Funding and Action

Keeping Your Mitigation Plan Relevant and Effective

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