The Lead Disaster Recovery Manager training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary expertise to establish, implement, and maintain an information and communications technology (ICT) disaster recovery management framework. This comprehensive program prepares professionals to lead organizations in developing robust recovery capabilities that ensure timely response, effective recuperation, and enhanced resilience in the face of disruptive events.
Why You Should Attend
Disasters caused by natural, human, or technological hazards can severely disrupt an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives when response capabilities are insufficient. Effective disaster recovery plans (DRPs) enable organizations to respond promptly, recover critical functions, and build long-term resilience. The PECB Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager training course equips participants with the knowledge to understand core disaster recovery concepts, initiate and develop DRPs, implement and test recovery strategies, activate response actions, and perform post-incident reviews. The course also introduces the application of risk assessment and business impact analysis (BIA) to support recovery planning. After attending the course, you can take the exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” credential. This credential will demonstrate your professional capabilities to support and lead disaster recovery teams in implementing disaster recovery strategies.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for individuals responsible for establishing and maintaining an ICT DRP in an organization; individuals responsible for implementing and testing disaster recovery strategies; professionals or consultants seeking to conduct risk assessments and BIAs; professionals seeking to carry out disaster recovery testing and performance measurements; individuals responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure in an organization; and members of a disaster recovery team.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to explain the fundamental concepts of disaster recovery and its tiers; initiate the disaster recovery planning process; develop a disaster recovery plan (DRP); implement and test disaster recovery strategies; and activate the DRP and conduct post-response review.
Educational Approach
The training is based on theoretical concepts and best practices for disaster recovery management. Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions. The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam. PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of disaster recovery concepts and strategies.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day, and carries 31 CPD credits. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of disaster recovery concepts and strategies.
It is available as self-study (English) and hybrid learning (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. The hybrid option adds one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The “PECB Lead Disaster Recovery Manager” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of disaster recovery
Domain 2: Initiation of disaster recovery planning
Domain 3: Development of the disaster recovery plan
Domain 4: Implementation and testing of the disaster recovery plan
Domain 5: Activation of the disaster recovery plan and post-recovery review
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for Lead Disaster Recovery Manager are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | Disaster recovery project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Provisional Disaster Recovery Manager | PECB Lead Disaster Recovery Manager | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| Certified Disaster Recovery Manager | 2 years
(1 in ICT disaster recovery management)
|
At least 200 hours | ||
| Certified Lead Disaster Recovery Manager | 5 years
(2 in ICT disaster recovery management)
|
At least 300 hours | ||
| Certified Senior Lead Disaster Recovery Manager | 10 years
(7 in ICT disaster recovery management)
|
At least 1,000 hours |
The disaster recovery activities follow best practices and include the following:
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to disaster recovery management and initiation of the disaster recovery planning process
Day 2: Business impact analysis, risk assessment, and recovery strategies
Day 3: Supporting infrastructure, communication and coordination, documentation of the DRP, and training and awareness
Day 4: Disaster recovery tests and exercises, activation of the DRP, damage assessment and containment, and post-recovery review
Day 5: Certification exam
