Are you someone who carefully considers risks before making decisions? Do you excel in planning and decision-making? If so, a career as a Business Continuity Planner might be the perfect fit for you. Business Continuity Planners play a crucial role in preparing organizations to handle major disruptions to their operations, such as power outages, system failures, leaked client information, or natural disasters.

Educational Pathways for Business Continuity Planners

This is an emerging profession that has either evolved from an existing occupation or arisen due to consumer needs and technological advances. Business Continuity Planners typically work in office settings but may also utilize mobile technology to work remotely or in locations related to the disruption. They often put in extra hours, including evenings and weekends, to coordinate responses to business disruptions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

To pursue a career in this field, a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or information technology, along with certification in business continuity planning, is preferred by employers. Having several years of related experience and strong project management skills is also beneficial.

Educational Institutions Offering Programs

If you're interested in pursuing a career as a Business Continuity Planner, the following educational institutions offer programs or courses related to this occupation:

  • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Management 3 Yr - General
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology - Technology Management
  • Mount Royal University - Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management
  • Red Deer Polytechnic - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Business Administration - General
  • University of Alberta - Bachelor of Commerce (various specializations)
  • University of Lethbridge - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management - General Management, Bachelor of Management - General Management, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management - General Management

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