Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for Central Banking Training Course

Introduction
In an era of increasing systemic threats—from cyber incidents and natural disasters to geopolitical instability—central banks must ensure the continuity of their critical operations under all circumstances. The Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for Central Banking Training Course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to design and implement robust continuity and recovery frameworks tailored to the unique functions of monetary authorities. This course addresses the urgent need for resilience in core operations such as payment systems, monetary policy execution, currency issuance, and financial supervision.

Delivered over five intensive days, the training blends international best practices with real-world applications, focusing on risk-based continuity planning, recovery strategy development, and testing protocols. Participants will learn to align their business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs with central bank mandates, regulatory expectations, and global resilience standards. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive sessions, the course empowers central bank teams to build institutional readiness and protect their mandates in the face of disruptions.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

  • Central bank business continuity and risk management staff
  • IT, operations, and facilities management teams
  • Financial infrastructure and payment system managers
  • Internal audit, compliance, and governance officers
  • Crisis response teams and executive leadership

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery for central banks
  • Identify critical functions and assess operational vulnerabilities
  • Develop and implement BC/DR policies and governance frameworks
  • Design testing, communication, and response protocols for crises
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and stakeholder expectations

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Central Banking
  • Definition, scope, and relevance of BC/DR for monetary authorities
  • Key differences between continuity and recovery planning
  • Global threats and recent disruptions in central banks
  • Regulatory and policy drivers for resilience
  • The role of BC/DR in financial system stability
  1. Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Identifying critical functions and interdependencies
  • Performing risk-based assessments of operational threats
  • BIA methodologies to quantify financial and reputational impacts
  • Determining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  • Prioritizing business functions for recovery
  1. Developing Business Continuity Strategies
  • Strategy options: alternate sites, remote operations, process redundancy
  • Maintaining operational resilience during prolonged disruptions
  • Resource planning for personnel, technology, and communication
  • Ensuring continuity of essential financial infrastructure services
  • Vendor and third-party continuity considerations
  1. Designing and Implementing Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Core components of an IT disaster recovery plan
  • Data backup, replication, and restoration protocols
  • Managing recovery for mission-critical systems (e.g., RTGS, core banking)
  • Integrating DR plans with overall technology governance
  • Coordinating with cybersecurity and incident response units
  1. Governance and Organizational Structures for Resilience
  • BC/DR policy frameworks and internal governance models
  • Roles and responsibilities of continuity teams and leadership
  • Establishing crisis management and response committees
  • Embedding continuity planning into strategic risk management
  • Oversight, accountability, and board-level reporting
  1. Testing, Training, and Simulation Exercises
  • Importance of drills and scenario-based exercises
  • Designing test plans for BC and DR programs
  • Tabletop, functional, and full-scale simulation exercises
  • Capturing lessons learned and continuous improvement
  • Staff awareness and role-specific training programs
  1. Communication and Crisis Management Planning
  • Developing internal and external communication protocols
  • Coordination with financial sector participants and regulators
  • Crisis communication tools and command center structures
  • Managing reputational risk during disruption events
  • Communication testing and readiness validation
  1. Case Studies and International Best Practices
  • Real-life examples of central bank continuity responses
  • Lessons from cyberattacks, pandemics, and natural disasters
  • Benchmarking frameworks (ISO 22301, CPMI-IOSCO guidance)
  • Resilience strategies from peer institutions and multilateral agencies
  • Final workshop: design a continuity and recovery plan for a core function

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

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