Cyber Security & Data Science Microcredentials

Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review: Part 1 – Business Continuity Planning

This is the first microlearning in the Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review learning path. As the first part, you will identify critical business functions, conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and establish continuity strategies to maintain resilience during disruptions such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, or system failures.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Identify and document critical business functions and security requirements.

  • Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for ICT systems.

  • Assess statutory, commercial, and contingency requirements.

  • Evaluate organisational resilience and update security environments.

  • Define continuity strategies to safeguard operations during crises.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Business Continuity Framework
    Purpose Benefits
  • Business-Critical Functions
    Identification Prioritisation
  • Business Impact Analysis
    RTOs RPOs Financial Operational Impacts
  • Business Alignment
    Statutory Commercial Contingency Requirements
  • Security Environment Review
    Policies Data Protection ICT Systems

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Recognise and prioritise critical ICT systems and business functions.

  • Conduct a structured Business Impact Analysis (BIA).

  • Define recovery objectives (RTOs and RPOs) to minimise downtime.

  • Apply compliance frameworks to ensure legal and regulatory alignment.

  • Establish strategies to maintain operations during unexpected events.

Learning Pathway

SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.

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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.

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Complete the Learning Pathway

Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.

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Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTSAS526 – Review and Update Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1 – Business Continuity Planning
  • Part 2 – System Threats & Risk Management
  • Part 3 – Prevention & Recovery Strategies
  • Part 4 – Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

Once you complete all four microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTSAS526 – Review and Update Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for advanced opportunities in ICT resilience, disaster recovery, and risk management.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

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SkillX Professional Certificate

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Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review: Part 1 – Business Continuity Planning
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